AWARDS AND HONOURS
Throughout 2021, Centre researchers and students were recognised for their outstanding excellence in research, outreach and scientific contributions. A total of 26 prizes (including two from ACEMS), awards and other prestige measures, were awarded to 28 ACEMS members, exceeding ACEMS' 2021 target of 10.
In recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Centre, Kerrie Mengersen, Emily Duane, Tim Macuga, Tim Garoni, Minh Nguyen and Rosanna Verde received the ACEMS Outstanding Service Award at the 2021 ACEMS Annual Main Retreat held in November.
Louise Ryan was awarded the Moyal Medal by Professor Magnus Nyden (left) and Professor Samuel Muller (right). Magnus is the Executive Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Samuel is Head of Department, Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Picture courtesy: Macquarie University Department of Mathematics and Statistics
ACEMS PhD Candidate Aline Kunnel was named by Awards Australia a “7News South Australian Young Achiever STEM Award” semi-finalist.
At the 2021 ACEMS Main Retreat, Director Peter Taylor presented Outstanding Service Awards to six ACEMS members to acknowledge their exceptional service to the Centre, and for consistently demonstrating leadership above and beyond their official role.
(L-R): Rosanna Verde (Outreach Business Officer), Emily Duane (Chief Operating Officer), Peter Taylor (ACEMS Director), Tim Garoni (Deputy Director for Outreach and Monash Node Leader), and Minh Nguyen (Centre Finance Manager)
The Fulbright Program awarded ACEMS Masters student Tobin South a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to head to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to begin his PhD.
Two of the top awards at the ANZIAM 2021 Conference went to ACEMS members. ANZIAM awarded Associate Professor Lewis (left) the JH Michell Medal, given to an outstanding new researcher. Alex Browning (right) shared in the TM Cherry Prize for best student presentation.
ACEMS Chief Investigator Rob Hyndman received significant recognition during 2021, including from the Statistical Society of Australia, the Australian Academy of Science, the International Institute of Forecasters, and the International Journal of Forecasting.
The Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium elected ACEMS Chief Investigator Aurore Delaigle as an Associate Member.
Tim Macuga received the QUT Faculty of Science Outstanding Service Award.