THESE NOMINATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED. Science & Technology Australia is seeking nominations for a number of positions on our Board. To nominate, you must be a member of an STA member (non-affiliate) – you can find the full list of eligible organisations here. We particularly welcome nominations from those with experience or qualifications in law/governance, financial […]
Australia needs boldness and bravery from the new minister for science
This article was originally published by our President, Professor Emma Johnston, on The Conversation. Read the original article. It’s almost a year since Australia had a named science minister in Cabinet. Now the role has been revived, following a weekend ministerial reshuffle after Scott Morrison became the new Australian prime minister. Today Karen Andrews was sworn […]
STEM sector relieved to see Science Minister reinstated
Science & Technology Australia (STA) has congratulated the new Prime Minister for his appointment of the Hon Karen Andrews MP as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. President of STA, Professor Emma Johnston AO, said scientists and technologists breathed a sigh of relief following the decision over the weekend by the Hon Scott Morison and […]
World’s largest Microscopy Congress brings STEM leaders to Sydney
The field of microscopy and microanalysis has had significant impacts on all scientific disciplines, giving vision to researchers and allowing us to see things not visible to the naked eye. Experts in this field will be meeting in Sydney this year, between 9-14 September, at an international event hosted by STA member organisation, the Australian Microscopy & […]
Searching for the next Superstars of STEM
Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash and Assistant Minister for Science Zed Seselja this morning launched a nation-wide search for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with the passion, talent and drive to become superstars. The pair joined Science & Technology Australia (STA) and a group of extraordinary women in STEM at […]
First cohort of STEM Ambassadors named
Science & Technology Australia has named its 10 inaugural STEM Ambassadors, who will work to build deeper understanding by federal parliamentarians of the impact of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Australia. CEO of STA, Kylie Walker, said these women and men from 10 different federal electorates had been matched with passionate parliamentarians who expressed […]