Local Science Whiz Griffin Pinney

Aspiring local science whizzes have been told they could be the key to solving some of the world's future problems.

Riverina Year 11 students were awarded Victor Chang School Science Awards on Wednesday, 9th November for their excellent achievement and passion for science.

Local science whiz Griffin Pinney of Temora High School was presented with his award by Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute research scientist Dr Christopher Stanley at a Riverina presentation ceremony hosted by Junee High School.

The ceremony was attended by his parents Dale and Narelle, Principal Pat Nethery and Head Teacher Science Moira Burns.

Dr Stanley shared his journey in science from an inquisitive youngster tinkering with a chemistry set to his current role making discoveries "that nobody else in the world knows about yet".

He urged students to follow their passions and dreams of pursuing a career in science.