Dr David Flannery has been announced as 2021 Queensland Tall Poppy for his work exploring life on Mars.
Dr Flannery was awarded for his work in deep space exploration and the search for life on other planets as Long Term Planner on the NASA Perseverance Rover Mission.
The annual Queensland Young Tall Poppy Awards, hosted by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) in partnership with the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist, recognise and celebrate individuals who demonstrate scientific excellence and passion for science communication.
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