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Academy Fellows elected to National Academy of Sciences

Australian Academy of Science Fellows Professor Jane Elith and Professor Roger Summons have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.

Academy Fellows Professor Jane Elith and Professor Roger Summons have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in the United States.

Applications open for Falling Walls Lab 2020

*EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE* The closing date for Falling Walls Lab Australia has been extended to Monday 20 July 2020.

The Academy invites applications from postdocs and students, entrepreneurs, engineers and innovators to present at the virtual event Falling Walls Lab Australia 2020 in September.

COVID-19 impacts on Australian research workforce predicted to be significant

Australia’s research workforce will be severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects are likely to be felt for an extended period. Universities in particular have been dealt a double blow by the pandemic.

A new research report published today details how a dramatic drop in international student fees and business research spending will impact the sector significantly in the next six months and beyond.

Australia's top scientists elected as Fellows of the Academy

An Australian scientist who identified the cause of mass frog extinctions across the globe is among a group of scientists being acknowledged today for their outstanding contributions to science.

Associate Professor Lee Berger’s research into the frog chytrid fungus, described as the worst disease ever to impact global biodiversity, has changed wildlife conservation practices around the world.

Pandemic risks wiping out hard-won gains by women in STEM

Hard-won gains for women’s advancement in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) workforce are now at risk of a major setback due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even before the pandemic hit, women were under-represented in STEM. Early evidence from during the shutdown suggests women in the STEM sector have suffered even greater job losses than men.

It also points to women carrying a greater share of responsibilities for caring and distance learning duties during isolation.

Academy Council takes Panel Pledge to encourage gender diversity

(L to R) Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia and Council members Professor John Shine, Professor David Day and Professor Louise Ryan have signed the Panel Pledge, along with the all Council members.

Academy reports national progress in diversity and inclusion during 2019

In 2019, the Academy celebrated its 65th year and the 60th year of the Shine Dome. The cover shows dome construction workers at a ‘richtfest’ party, celebrating the completion of the concrete phase of the dome’s construction. Photo courtesy of Eric Lipponen, photographer unknown

Discover resources and opportunities for women in STEM

The Academy’s STEM Women directory is now host to a growing collection of resources and opportunities aimed at increasing the attraction, retention and progression of girls and women in STEM.

In memoriam gift to the Academy celebrates the life and work of Professor Sally Smith

Emeritus Professor Sally Smith FAA: World leading researcher in soil-plant reactions. Photo: Professor Andrew Smith and family

Choose the Shine Dome for your next Canberra event

As we look forward to the easing of restrictions across Australia, the Academy is now taking bookings for the Shine Dome venue for late 2020 and beyond.

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