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Academy responds to Cabinet reshuffle

The Australian Academy of Science thanks outgoing Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews for her long-term and authentic commitment to science and technology.

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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 committee

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.

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Academy statement on the pandemic, vaccines and misinformation

Maths and photography combine in the 2020 scienceXart schools competition-thumbnail

Maths and photography combine in the 2020 scienceXart schools competition

The Academy’s scienceXart competition showcases the talent of our next generation of scientific and creative thinkers.

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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.

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Academy teams with Little Scientists to campaign for Australian STEM education

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.

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Industry partnership stands true through pandemic: 3M

Global industry giant 3M has demonstrated its commitment to supporting STEM in Australia during COVID-19 by continuing to provide funding support to the Australian Academy of Science in partnership despite planned events and activities being cancelled.