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Searchable STEM Women database increases representation of women

After celebrating its anniversary in August 2020, STEM Women has published its successes and future development in its first-year impact report.

PM's Prize for Science joint awardee Emeritus Professor David Blair FAA (far left), (clockwise from top left) Professor Susan Scott FAA, Professor David McClelland FAA, PM's Prize for Innovation awardee Professor Thomas Maschmeyer FAA FTSE, Science Prize joint awardee Professor Peter Veitch

Australian researchers' achievements recognised with Prime Minister’s Prizes

Academy Fellows Emeritus Professor David Blair, Professor David McClelland and Professor Susan Scott, with their colleague Professor Peter Veitch, have been jointly awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for their significant contribution to the first direct detection of gravitational waves, while Academy Fellow Professor Thomas Maschmeyer has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation.

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Fellows awarded NSW Premier’s Prizes

Three Academy Fellows have taken out NSW Premier’s Prizes with virologist Professor Edward Holmes named the 2020 NSW Scientist of the Year.

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Academy Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences

Three Academy Fellows have been elected to the fellowship of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) today.

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scienceXart: spot the maths judging panel announced

The judges of the scienceXart: spot the maths photographic competition have been announced, with a diverse mix of experts from maths, education and the arts sectors set to bring their complementary perspectives to the panel.

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Long-term health impacts of bushfires still unknown

The underlying biological mechanisms for how bushfire smoke causes and exacerbates health issues are poorly understood, which limits our ability to help those affected—including pregnant women, who may be more vulnerable.

Travel grant awards announced for three early-career geoscientists

Travel grant awards announced for three early-career geoscientists

Three geoscientists working in tectonics, water flow of aquifers and the evolution of the lithosphere and mantle are the recipients of the 2019 round of the 34th International Geological Congress Travel Grant Scheme announced recently.

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Three winning ideas for Australia as Falling Walls Lab goes digital

Watch the full livestream of Falling Walls Lab Australia 2020 above.

A year of championing the vision for women in STEM

A year of championing the vision for women in STEM

In just one year, 29 Champions have led the way by affirming their commitment to the vision of the Women in STEM Decadal Plan. The national vision aims to establish a thriving STEM-skilled workforce that is fit for the future, globally recognised, powered by a diverse and gender-balanced pipeline, and supported by an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.