Early-career researchers program

The Australian Academy of Science offered a special program for early-career researchers, outlined below, in conjunction with Science at the Shine Dome. Those who attended:

• learnt about the latest research across a range of science disciplines;
• met and exchanged ideas with renowned scientists, science teachers and other early-career researchers; and
• participated in career development workshops.

The CSIRO, CRCs, universities and research organisations were invited to send representatives.

WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY
8.30am	Registration Tea and coffee available
9.30am-10.00am	2008 Macfarlane Burnet Lecture Presented by Professor Richard Shine, FAA
10.15am-4.00pm	New Fellows Seminar New Academy Fellows each presented 12 minute talks about their research, followed by questions. Included lunch.
7.00-9.00pm	Informal dinner Short presentations to awardees and a chance to chat in an informal environment.
THURSDAY, 8 MAY
9.30am-1.10pm	Formal admission of New Fellows and presentations by Academy awardees.
1.15pm-2.30pm	Lunch for Fellows and invited guests.
2.30pm-5.00pm	Career Development Workshop Presentations on two themes: Probability errors and cognitive bias in science and everyday life presented by Professor Simon Gandevia; and media and communication skills.
6.30pm	Buses to the Australian War Memorial.
7.00 for 7.30pm	Annual dinner ANZAC Hall, Australian War Memorial Dress: Black tie/cocktail dress
FRIDAY, 9 MAY
8.45am-4.00pm	Annual symposium Dangerous climate change: Is it inevitable? Featured eminent Australian and overseas researchers. Included lunch.
4.15pm	Bus to airport.