Veena Nair an Indian-origin teacher in Australia has received the 2022 Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in secondary schools.

• She is ViewBank College's Head of Technology and STEAM project leader.
• She has been awarded for demonstrating practical application of STEAM to students, and how they can use their skills to make a real impact in the world.
• As a leading educator in STEAM, Nair has more than 20 years of experience in teaching science-based subjects across India, the United Arab Emirates, and now Australia.
• Through her work, she has increased the number of students who receive first round offers to study engineering and technology subjects at university, especially young women and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Nair began her teaching career in Mumbai, where she provided computers to low socio-economic schools and taught students how to code.