247 eager scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians were lined out the doors of Parliament House, ready for Day Two of Science meets Parliament 2018. The day opened with a look back through time, as GE CEO Max York went through the soaring history of Australian science and innovation, and STA Policy Chair Dr Cathy Foley […]
“We are here because we’re passionate about our contribution. This is our opportunity to speak to the people who make the decisions.” – Dr Rebecca Johnston, Superstar of STEM and Director of the Australian Museum Research Institute — Hundreds of scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technologists gathered in the morning light of the beautiful Gandel Hall […]
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. […]
Professor Tanya Monro is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation at the University of South Australia, and attended Science meets Parliament in 2010. Professor Monro said the most memorable part of her time in Canberra was learning how to pitch her work in only 45 seconds. “I still use these skills in my work […]
Hannah Brown, a researcher in early pregnancy health from Adelaide, says that there is nothing else like Science meets Parliament. A delegate in 2016 and 2017, Hannah connected with several MPs through meetings and the annual Gala Dinner, including Craig Laundy MP (then Assistant Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science), Terri Butler MP, and she […]
