DST's Brodie McDonald has been awarded an Early Career Research award by the Defence Materials Technology Centre for his contributions to vehicle survivability.
Our high achievers
DSTG scientists and engineers are frequently recognised for their achievements in helping to safeguard Australia with defence science innovation.
You can browse news articles celebrating our recent high achievers below.
Latest recipients
Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science
Dr Andrew Piotrowski has won the 2018 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science for his innovative work in developing force protection systems.
ADM Women in Defence Award for Engineering
DST's Dr Christine Shanahan has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to Defence in the inaugural 'ADM Women in Defence' awards.
Public Service Medal & 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours
Dr Janis Cocking has received the Public Service Medal and a former DST Board Chairman, Neil Edwards, an Order of Australia award in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours.
CIVSEC National Innovation Award
Scientists from Defence and the University of Melbourne have won two innovation awards for disease forecasting.
US Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service
DST's Marcus McDonald has been awarded the US Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service.
Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science
Internationally recognised Defence scientist, Ms Zenka Mathys, has won the 2017 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.
South Australian iAwards
DST’s Trustworthy Systems team has taken out three iAwards in South Australia.
Stanford Australia Foundation - CSIRO ON Accelerate Scholarship
Defence scientist Dr James Palmer has been awarded the inaugural Stanford Australia Foundation - CSIRO ON Accelerate Scholarship to attend an executive course in the US.
DMTC Research Collaboration Award
DST's Felicia Pradera has been awarded a Research Collaboration Award by the Defence Materials Technology Centre.
