Australian Academy of Science Newsletter 130
Message from the Chief Executive
August has seen progress on many fronts, particularly making science accessible to all, Indigenous reconciliation, and women in STEM.
Leading scientists say fears about GM products are unjustified
This Q&A will help people understand the scientific evidence on genetic modification.
New database to boost the visibility of women in STEM
Find out how STEM Women links a diverse range of women with opportunities to progress their careers and personal capabilities.
Become a Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion
Champions align their gender equity activities to the six opportunities in the decadal plan and publish their progress online.
Academy launches vision for reconciliation
The Academy’s Reconciliation Action Plan outlines the practical steps it will take to support positive change.
National Science Week shows that science is for everyone
What do patting a Thylacene, life-changing science, bees’ eyes and a Spinosaurus have in common?
Academy Fellow recognised for gender equality leadership
Professor Tanya Monro is the South Australian recipient of the 2019 Australian Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership.
Lemberg and Caughley travelling fellowships awarded
Travelling fellowships will support two outstanding scientists to exchange scientific ideas in Australia and internationally.
scienceXart competition uncovers emerging talent
The winners of scienceXart earn a visit to top science destinations in Canberra following their creative and diverse entries.
Medical science scholarship supports research on Indigenous health
Funding received by Matthew Hare will help to address the growing burden of diabetes, particularly among Aboriginal Australians.
More news
Professor Praeger to champion global freedom and responsibility in science
Academy welcomes Australia–Americas PhD research interns
Opportunities for scientists
- Visit to the National Institutes of Health in the USA by a junior scientist
- The Abel Prize
- CSIRO Indigenous STEM Awards
- Balliet Latour Health Prize
Fellows update
- Honours and awards to Fellows
Coming events
Adults-only science Questacon will come alive for a special adults-only night of science, 2 September, Canberra
Falling Walls Lab Australia Three minutes that could change the world, 3 September, Canberra
Australian Space Research Conference For space scientists, engineers, educators, and workers in industry, government and NGOs, 30 September – 2 October, Adelaide
Evolutionary transformations in vertebrate history Boden research Conference, 2–4 October, Melbourne
Envisioning the future of farming Changing lives with science speaker series, 15 October, Canberra
Catalysing change: moving towards a circular economy For leaders in science, economics, entrepreneurship, government, industry and consumers to meet with young researchers (by application only), 19–20 November, Canberra
Honorary editor: Professor Yuri Estrin FAA
