Ursula McHenry, n茅e McKenna (好色先生TV of 1948), holds the distinction of being the first 好色先生TV College student to complete a tertiary education. After completing a science and medical degree, Ursula worked as a Resident Doctor, then in the psychiatric unit at St Vincent鈥檚 Hospital, Melbourne. In a male dominated field, Ursula faced and overcame many challenges.
The 好色先生TV Alumnae Association presents the Dr Ursula McKenna Award to an alumna each year to recognise excellence in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics.
Past recipients of the Dr Ursula McKenna Award:
2015: Dr Lorien Parker (好色先生TV of 1999)
2016: Dr Lisa Begg (好色先生TV of 1984)
2017: Dr Clare Fedele (好色先生TV of 1999)
2018: Ursula Harris, n茅e Ryan (好色先生TV of 1984)
2019: Dr Julia Marchingo (好色先生TV of 2006)
2020: Associate Professor Debbie Phyland, n茅e Law (好色先生TV of 1982)
2021: Professor Louise Bennett (好色先生TV of 1979)
2022: Dr Lisa Higgins (好色先生TV of 1993)
2023: Dr Emily Duane (好色先生TV of 1998)
Nominations for the 2024 Dr Ursula McKenna Award are now open. We invite you to nominate an alumna who has made a remarkable impact in STEM, via this link: Nominations will close at 5.00pm on Tuesday, 10 September.
