Two brand new career awards will form part of the Academy’s 2021 award round, honouring two of Australia’s pioneering women scientists.
Two brand new career awards will form part of the Academy’s 2021 award round, honouring two of Australia’s pioneering women scientists.
Above: Professor Laura Mackay was awarded the 2019 Gottschalk Medal by the Academy and later in the year a Prime Minister’s science prize.
It’s been a very difficult six or so months for Australians, with many parts of the country—including millions of people—experiencing ongoing drought as well as extreme heat, bushfires, air pollution, floods and storms. I extend the thoughts and kind wishes of the Fellows and staff of the Academy to all those affected, both directly and indirectly, by what we have experienced and are still experiencing.
The Academy is actively responding to this season’s bushfires through its Fellows and its capabilities in policy and communications.
Dr Michael-Shawn Fletcher and Mr Frank Loban are the recipients of the Australian Academy of Science Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Travelling Research Award for 2020.
Early- and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) working in regional areas were recently provided with a valuable opportunity for professional development and networking at the Academy’s Empowering Regional Research conference.
Contributed by the journal’s Editors, Dr Sara Maroske and Professor Ian Rae
Professor Anthony Thomas AC FAA— Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent service to scientific education and research, particularly in the field of nuclear and particle physics, through academic leadership roles
Dr Brian Walker AO FAA FTSE— Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to science, particularly to ecosystem ecology and research, and to professional scientific bodies
One of Australia’s most exciting events on the scientific calendar will take place on 26–28 May when the Academy holds its annual three-day convergence.
Australians must start treating waste as a resource rather than a problem, says recycling science expert Professor Veena Sahajwalla.
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