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2013 PRIME MINISTER’S PRIZES FOR SCIENCE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

February 11, 2013

We are seeking nominations for Australia’s national science and science teaching awards:

  • The $300,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
  • The $50,000 Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
  • The $50,000 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
  • The $50,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
  • The $50,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools

Please note the following changes for the 2013 Prizes:

  • Nominations are now a two-stage process, making it easier to prepare first stage nominations.
  • Past recipients of the Malcolm McIntosh Prize or the Science Minister’s Prize are now eligible to be nominated and considered for the major prize, the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.
  • For the Malcolm McIntosh Prize and the Science Minister’s Prize, eligibility is now open to those achieving outstanding research outcomes within a ten-year full time equivalent period, including research conducted as part of studies for a Master’s degree or PhD.
  • The $50,000 cash component of each of the Science Teaching Prizes will be shared equally between the teaching prize recipient and the school in which the recipient was teaching at the time of nomination.

Online Nominations: http://www.innovation.gov.au/scienceprizes

Closing time/date for first stage of nominations: 5.00 pm AEDT 14 March 2013

 

 

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NEW CEO FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA

February 11, 2013

Catriona Jackson will be the new CEO for the nation’s peak body for science and technology, president of Science & Technology Australia Professor Michael Holland announced today.

Professor Holland said:

“Ms Jackson comes with a 25-year background in politics at the senior level in the federal arena – in Government and Opposition – in tertiary education and in print and radio journalism.”

“Most recently she led the Communication and External Liaison Office at The Australian National University and prior to that was a senior staff member for former science and research Minister Senator Kim Carr.

“We have every confidence that Ms Jackson will be a forceful and intelligent advocate for the sector and we welcome her to this challenging role as we enter a critical election year.

“Ms Jackson replaces Anna-Maria Arabia, who has been the face, heart and soul of Science & Technology Australia for the past 3 years.

“Ms Arabia will be sorely missed by all of us at Science and Technology Australia. We are very pleased that she has taken up a senior position at Questacon, and we look forward to working with her as she pursues her passion for science and its role in boosting the nation’s prosperity.”

 

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STA THANKS MINISTER EVANS, WELCOMES MINISTER BOWEN

February 11, 2013

Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, the Hon Chris Bowen MP

The nation’s peak body for science & technology thanks the outgoing Minister for science and research Senator Chris Evans, and welcomes new Minster for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research Chris Bowen.

“Senator Evans has been a staunch supporter of science and the Australians who spend their lives investigating how the world works and expanding our horizons”, said Science & Technology Australia President Professor Michael Holland.

“Senator Evans has left the science, tertiary education and research sectors better off, via a wide range of important reforms. We applaud his commitment to allowing every Australian with talent and drive, regardless of background, access to higher education.

“Specifically Senator Evans’ support of Australia’s Square Kilometre Array radio telescope bid means we are now joint host to one the world’s largest telescopes, and a central part of one of the most exciting and important international scientific projects.

“We congratulate Senator Evans on his legacy, and wish him the best in life beyond politics.

Australia’s Scientists look forward to getting to know new Minister Chris Bowen better, and applaud the commitment to science and technology clearly displayed in his very first speech to the Parliament in 2004:

Minister Bowen said: “I am always amazed by the skills the Australian people possess. There is absolutely no reason why we cannot compete with any other country in the world when it comes to our technological skills. Australian research has traditionally been very strong in the fields of environmental science and biology. This stands us in good stead to capitalise on the growth in the emerging field of biotechnology.

“Good research at universities that can be considered amongst the best in the world is not some elite distraction from the main game of the economy; it is essential for a modern, cutting-edge economy, which Australia can become,” he said.

Professor Holland said: “STA looks forward to a good relationship with Minister Bowen as we all strive to fuel the nation’s productivity and imagination, ensuring our future is a bright one.”

 

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