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Professor Emma Johnston,
12 June 2018

STA President awarded Queen’s Birthday Honours

The President of Science & Technology Australia (STA) has been named an Officer of the Order of Australia as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Professor Emma Johnston AO, was recognised for her work in marine ecology and for her contributions to strengthening Australia’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). CEO of STA, Ms Kylie […]

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Professor Emma Johnston at the National Press Club
14 February 2018

National Press Club Address – 9/10 Australians profess their love for science this Valentine’s Day

A national Galaxy Poll has revealed the vast majority of Australians think that science needs better support, and credit Australian science for their good health and wellbeing. The key findings of the Poll are: 94% of Australians think that science and technology is important to their health and wellbeing; 70% believe that Australian science has […]

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Science meets Parliament crowd
13 February 2018

Australia’s best scientists come to Canberra to share expertise with Parliament

More than 200 scientists have travelled to Canberra from around the country to meet with Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum. Leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics will speak to attendees today, including Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel; CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Larry Marshall; and Deputy Chief Executive at Universities Australia, Catriona Jackson. […]

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Emma Johnston, STA President
29 November 2017

From the President: Nations are made great by science and technology

Nations are made great by science and technology. The Babylonians were an agricultural powerhouse and their advances in irrigation and the domestication of animals propelled their thriving society for thousands of years. The Egyptians’ passion and talent for engineering – which led to the development of sophisticated naval technologies; the construction of the great pyramids, […]

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28 November 2016

STA elects new leadership team

Science & Technology Australia is pleased to announce a new leadership team, including President-elect Professor Emma Johnston. Professor Johnston, who will formally assume the presidency in November 2017, was elected at the STA  AGM in Canberra on Friday 25 November. Professor Johnston is a marine ecologist and incoming Dean of Science at the University of […]

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