The AIP QLD branch would like to congratulate Graeme George, from Villanova College, who was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Prize for 2021. Graeme was awarded the 2021 prize, due to the range and depth of work he has displayed across all the criteria for the award. These criteria include:

• promoting student interest in physics by providing an environment that stimulates student curiosity and learning,
• using, developing or writing innovative instructional materials and new technologies and approaches to the teaching of Physics,
• be a positive role model or mentor for other teachers of physics
• participate in professional development activities in science as a facilitator and continued development as an effective science educator, with a focus on physics.

Graeme George with his AIP QLD Excellence in Physics Teaching Prize for 2021

Congratulations Graeme!

Do you know a deserving Physics teacher in Queensland you would like to nominate for this award? The next call for nominations will be announced here, in early 2022.