One week after the success of Science at the Shine Dome, the Academy’s Primary Connections education program hosted the inaugural Science at the Shine Dome Junior on 5 June.
Two international early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) from South-East Asia attended Science at the Shine Dome 2019, thanks to sponsorship from the Academy.
Future Earth Australia, a program of the Academy, is hosting its first 2019 event for early-career researchers and practitioners, titled ‘The future of coasts’.
In June, the Academy partnered with the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) to host Dr Simon Hodson, executive director of the Committee for Data (CODATA) of the International Science Council.
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Inviting applications from researchers living and working in Australia who are postdocs and students, entrepreneurs, engineers and innovators from all areas to attend Australia’s Falling Walls Lab in 2019.
Professor David Burke AC FAA FTSE—Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia
Professor Alan Cowman AC FAA FRS—Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia
Emeritus Professor Leo Radom AC FAA— Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia
Professor Linda Richards AO FAA—Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia
By 2020, it is estimated that 200 million virtual reality (VR) headsets will have been sold worldwide.
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