Hundreds of researchers and innovators from across Australia will meet face-to-face with federal parliamentarians in Canberra today to discuss how science and technology can build a strong and resilient future for Australia. More than 70 MPs and Senators will host meetings in their offices today with scientists and technologists, as part of the 20th annual […]
If you are passionate about evidence-based, science-informed policy, apply now to become a STEM Ambassador! Science & Technology Australia is proud to launch the second round of its successful STEM Ambassador program, expanding to cover 20 federal electorates. The inaugural Ambassadors come from a wide range of science, technology, and engineering jobs, and represent nine […]
Science & Technology Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to its Executive Committee who were elected at STA’s Annual General Meeting today. Newly elected executive members include: Vice President – Tanya Ha Treasurer – Judith Dawes (re-elected) Early Career Representative – Lee Constable Ordinary member – Mark Bazzacco Today’s AGM also […]
Intelligent. Inspiring. Committed. Passionate. Incredible. These are just a few words used to describe our Superstars of STEM. Our Superstars travelled from across Australia last week to participate in the final workshop of the year – Communicating with Influence. Awesome, strong, intelligent, supportive and a million other descriptors these #SuperstarsOfSTEM are changing the world! https://t.co/qbut6RzSOJ […]
Science meets Parliament 2019 is proud to support Deadly Science, an important initiative expanding access to science for Indigenous kids. In lieu of gifts for SmP speakers, Science & Technology Australia will donate $20 in the name of each speaker to this cause. Deadly Science provides remote schools with books and scientific resources, and connects […]
As Science meets Parliament approaches, Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel writes of what can be achieved when Government walks with science hand in hand. December 1915 was a landmark time in our nation’s history. Percy Grainger and Dame Nellie Melba were setting America alight with their musical talents. Mrs Edith Widdis was basking in […]
