Science Week 2016

August 15, 2016

The Academy of Science is running a few events as part of National Science Week, and we hope you can take the time to investigate them!


On the Job

Australian science is made possible by thousands of support and technical staff working around the country to keep our research moving. Seven of these inspiring people have been chosen for On the Job, and you can learn all about what they do by watching video profiles on each of them.

In partnership with the Australian Science Channel, the Academy of Science is celebrating these men and women and inviting the public to pick a winner this National Science Week.

Make sure to watch their videos, vote for your favourite, and we’ll announce a winner after voting closes on 26 August. The person with the most votes will meet a renowned scientist of their choice and be flown to spend a day with them.


In Her Own Words

In Her Own Words celebrates the achievements and contributions of six female Australian scientists. They have all had a significant impact not only in their field, but in the role of females in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

During Science Week (13-21 Aug), we will be telling these inspiring women’s stories via social media. This will be done using their own words – taken from notebooks, interviews, publications and from those who worked closely with them or were inspired to work in the sciences thanks to them.

You can follow their stories by liking their pages on Facebook:


Making Health Food taste great with Dr Ingrid Appelqvist - Tue 16 Aug (concluded)

Dr Appelqvist will be presenting at the Shine Dome on Canberra on 16 August, to speak about the challenges of food related issues such as malnutrition and obesity.

She will explain how new research may hold the key for us to design food that tastes better and is better for us. She is particularly interested in food designed for people in specific times of their life, for instance food that is easy to chew, is high in nutrients, and gentle on the stomach, which would greatly benefit older generations who find eating well a challenge.


To see what else is happening in your area during the week, visit the National Science Week website.

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