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Banking on STEM
UniBank’s commitment to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in the university sector and beyond has seen them continuously support major STEM related events and programs alongside the Academy, including the Women in STEM Decadal Plan, Catalysing Gender Equity 2020, and now Science at the Shine Dome.
Academy reports COVID-19 response and other achievements of 2020
National leadership and collaboration in support of Australia’s response to COVID-19 are among the many achievements highlighted in the Academy’s recently published annual report for 2020.
Academy Fellow recognised internationally in celebration of women and girls in science
Academy Fellow Professor Martina Stenzel has been internationally recognised as one of the most distinguished women in chemistry by the International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). She was listed alongside eleven other female chemists from around the world to receive the 2021 IUPAC Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Award earlier this week.
Welcoming the new Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Forum Executive
The Academy’s Early- and Mid-Career (EMCR) Forum has announced the new Executive for 2021. Seven new passionate and engaged EMCRs will help advocate for researchers in Australia through the Forum and all its activities.