Our programs
Science & Technology Australia's programs bring expertise and evidence to public policy-making, enabling the work of science and technology, and championing diversity and inclusion.
Science Meets Parliament is STA's annual flagship event. It powerfully fosters relationships between the science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) sector and the key decision-makers who shape Australia's policies.
Science Meets the Economy builds on the success of Science Meets Parliament. It equips STEM professionals with an understanding of the business world and the economy, enabling them to translate science and evidence in meaningful ways for business.
Superstars of STEM is an Australian initiative launched by Science & Technology Australia in 2017 to challenge gender stereotypes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It aims to address gender inequity by promoting diverse role models in the media as experts in STEM fields.
Parliamentary Friends of Science was established by Science & Technology Australia with the support of the Australian Academy of Science. It was launched in September 2012 by co-Chairs, the Hon Richard Marles MP and the Hon Karen Andrews MP.
The Science Policy Fellowship Alumni program was developed by Science and Technology Australia and the Office of the Chief Scientist. The network builds a strong community of alumni, connecting Fellows from the Science Policy Fellowship program, which provides a pathway for scientists to become skilled policy practitioners in the public service.
STA offers tailored Super STEM workshops for STA members, universities, research institutes, businesses, and other public and private-sector organisations, to equip their people with the skills and professional development they need to thrive in their careers.