Media Release issued by Curtin University, read the original article here.
CEPAR Chief Investigator Professor Sharon Parker has been acknowledged among the best in Western Australia (WA), winning big at the annual WA Premier’s Science Awards.
At a gala ceremony at Optus Stadium on 19 August, John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker was awarded the evening’s top honour, being named co-winner of the Scientist of the Year category for her work at the Future of Work Institute.
Professor Parker also won the event’s People’s Choice Award.
Professor Parker was named joint Scientist of the Year for equipping Australian organisations to evolve and flourish in the technology-driven innovation age as Director of the Centre for Transformative Work Design at the Future of Work Institute.
Professor Parker said it was an honour to receive the award and have her team’s work recognised.
“Work design may not sound exciting, but the quality of our research has a profound and lasting effect on people’s lives, given the average person spends 90,000 hours of their life working,” Professor Parker said.
“Well-designed work promotes connection, learning, and meaning and supports our health and wellbeing, but poorly designed work causes burnout, accidents, alienation and even premature mortality.
“I thank my family, friends and the large team of colleagues, collaborators and partners that this award reflects and who have helped to bring science to the study of work.”
The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in WA.
For more information on the 2024 winners, visit here.