Australian Academy of Science Newsletter 110

Message from the Chief Executive

Our newsletter will now be published on a monthly basis and it is our hope you enjoy reading about the activities of the Academy.

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Coordination framework essential to the success of an Australian space agency

A strategic coordination framework is necessary to bring the space industry together for an Australian space agency.

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Primary school learning resources win Educational Publishing Award

The Academy's innovative approach to primary school science education is a winner.

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Academy awards travelling fellowships to international researchers

Three prominent international scientists have been awarded travelling fellowships to foster the exchange of science.

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Plant scientist first Australian to win top American award

Academy Fellow Professor Stephen Powles has won the American Chemical Society International Award for Research in agrochemicals.

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Academy hosts Belmont Forum through Future Earth Australia

An international partnership has reinforced the importance of close collaboration across Australia’s research sector both domestically and internationally.

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Maths teaching champions in ground-breaking program

More than 300 teachers across the country are meeting this month to begin a 12-month journey to become Champions of reSolve: Maths by Inquiry.

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Opportunities for scientists

• Australian researchers invited to apply for Japan fellowships
• Awards managed by other organisations

International news

• Sustainable Development Goals the focus of presentation to Asian academies
• Measurement challenges explored in Australia–China workshop

Fellows update

• Honours and awards
• Obituaries for Dr Keith Norrish and Professor Neville Fletcher

Events and outreach

• Journeying to the centres of the planets
• Making better humans
• Brains at the Dome