Science & Technology Australia has launched a year-long pilot of their STEM Ambassador Program. Designed to build on the success of Science meets Parliament, the Ambassador program will connect Parliamentarians with STEM professionals working or living in their local electorate. Their job as an Ambassador will be to share the positive stories of their discipline and […]
The human brain is a complex system: the most sophisticated machine that science has ever encountered. For thousands of years, its workings have been locked in obscurity. Today, we are discovering just how much we have still to learn. Some of Australia’s leading experts in brain science and technology shared their work with Australia’s decision […]
Better ways to apply the huge volumes of data being generated and new pathways to encourage and support international research collaboration were among the obstacles to overcome and plans for the future discussed during workshops between scientists, technologists and policymakers today. STEM professionals and government policymakers came together in Canberra to craft tangible outcomes and […]
More than 100 scientists and policymakers met in Canberra to discuss burning issues in Australian science and technology. At a time where society is facing numerous challenges that can and should be informed by science and technology, experts will discuss why evidence, research, and reason lead to the best policy outcomes. This year’s Science meets […]
Applications for this position have closed. This new role presents an exciting opportunity to help shape the way in which the peak Australian science body influences and works with federal policy for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Science & Technology Australia represents more than 60,000 Australians who create and apply knowledge in every scientific […]
Science & Technology Australia (STA) has adopted a bold and far reaching Strategic Plan for the next five years, setting a path towards a stronger, supported and influential science and technology sector. The Plan outlines seven strategic outcomes, which will bring together scientists and technologists, governments, industry and the broader community to advance the role, […]
