The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham’s statement about the importance of qualified science and maths teachers in Australian schools.
The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham’s statement about the importance of qualified science and maths teachers in Australian schools.
I’m pleased to be able to bring you the July newsletter. July is generally a quieter month after our annual celebration of science in May, but there is still plenty to communicate as our programs progress and activities across the sector continue.
An exciting event in September will showcase the innovative ideas of 20 emerging Australian researchers—and you are invited to see it happen.
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The Academy has said thank you and farewell to two STEM education leaders—Denis Goodrum and Shelley Peers—who have inspired thousands of teachers and students in Australia and made significant contributions to international education.
The Academy is having an extraordinary impact in the online world. Our overall social media following has grown from 30,000 to nearly half a million since October last year. This phenomenal growth rate is solely due to our highly focused and professional work in producing original video, article and image campaigns, and partnering with mainstream news organisations to communicate quality, verified science.
The Academy’s journal, Historical Records of Australian Science, recently published a fascinating article on the role that Academy founder Mark Oliphant played during WWII.
Recognises leadership, determination and creativity, highlighting the many ways in which research and development of international significance are conducted in Victoria.
More information on the Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation
Applications close 25 July 2018
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