Corey Tutt

Associate Professor Corey Tutt OAM is a proud Gamilaraay man, a passionate advocate for STEM education, and a trailblazer in supporting the next generation of First Nations scientists and innovators. As the Founder and CEO of DeadlyScience, Corey has dedicated his career to providing Indigenous students across Australia with the resources, tools, and support they need to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

DeadlyScience began in Corey’s own home, where he worked two jobs to buy educational resources and post them to remote schools. Today it is a national organisation delivering STEM programs that explore First Nations knowledge, reaching schools and communities across the country. Through his work, Corey is helping to build the next generation of First Nations scientists and innovators.

Corey is an accomplished author with books that celebrate the intersection of Indigenous culture and science. His notable works include The First Scientists: Deadly Inventions and Innovations from Australia’s First Peoples, which highlights the remarkable contributions of Indigenous Australians to science and technology; This Book Thinks You’re Deadly, an empowering book that encourages young readers to take pride in their heritage; Caution: This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles!, a fun and informative exploration of Australia’s reptiles through an Indigenous lens and most recently Before It Was Called Science, developed in consultation with communities and Elders, exploring new case studies spanning traditional knowledge and modern innovations.

Named NSW Young Australian of the Year in 2020, Corey received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2022 for service to Indigenous STEM education. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Western Sydney University’s School of Science, recognising his contribution as an educator, advocate, author and mentor.