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Scientists receive top awards in Canberra

Some of the most prestigious awards in Australian science were presented to leading researchers in Canberra yesterday.

The Australian Academy of Science gave out 14 awards recognising scientific excellence across a range of disciplines at Science at the Shine Dome, the Academy’s annual celebration of Australian science.

At the annual dinner, held at the National Arboretum, the prestigious Academy Medal was presented to two awardees, Australian physicist Professor Harry Messel and former Australian of the Year Simon McKeon.

Submissions for science history prize now open

Submissions are now open for the 2015 Mike Smith Student Prize — an award recognising research into Australia’s scientific and environmental history.

The National Museum of Australia and the Australian Academy of Science through its National Committee for History and Philosophy of Science host the prize, named after Australian archaeologist and Museum Senior Research Fellow Mike Smith.

Academy past president to give Boyer lectures

Immediate past president of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Suzanne Cory, will present this year’s prestigious Boyer lectures.

Each year, the ABC’s Boyer Lectures are given by prominent Australians on major social, scientific or cultural issues.

Professor Cory will deliver the four-part lecture series on The promise of science: a vision of hope.

Early career researchers to inform Senate on innovation

The Academy’s Early- and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Forum is seeking contributions for a submission to a Senate inquiry into Australia’s innovation system.

Earlier this year the Senate Economics References Committee opened the inquiry to address 'the challenges to Australian industries and jobs posed by increasing global competition in innovation, science, engineering, research and education'.

Academy Fellows recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours

Six Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list announced yesterday.

Corresponding member Professor Marc Feldmann and former federal science minister Dr Barry Jones were appointed as Companions (AC) of the Order of Australia.

Environmental scientist Professor David Lindenmayer, chemist and Emeritus Professor Ian Ritchie, physical chemist Professor Barry Ninham and epilepsy expert Professor Ingrid Scheffer were appointed Officers (AO) of the Order of Australia.

Academy member wins $3m Breakthrough Prize

Academy corresponding member Professor Terence Tao is one of five researchers to win an inaugural Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics.

The prize is worth $3 million to each recipient and recognises recent achievements in fundamental physics, life sciences and mathematics. It was established in 2013 and funded by Russian entrepreneur Yuri Milner and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Young medical researchers to meet Nobel giants

The 64th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting (29 June - 4 July 2014) brings together 600 young researchers from 80 different countries to interact with giants in these fields and build networks with other researchers.

For the first time, this year Australia will be hosting the International Day at the meeting – a chance to showcase Australian science, education and culture.

Have your say about the future of Chemistry in Australia

The Academy’s National Committee for Chemistry has opened up submissions for its ten year strategic plan to progress the field in Australia.

The Chemistry Decadal Plan will look at the current state of chemistry in Australia and identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for the future. It will make recommendations about how to make the most of chemistry in the next ten years. The committee is looking for input into the plan from scientists and other members of the chemistry community.

Young researchers praise new initiatives to close science gender gap

The Academy’s Early- to Mid- Career (EMCR) Forum has responded to new evidence of the gender imbalance in the health and medical research sector.

First Australian researcher to help lead Global Young Academy

Dr Eva Alisic has been elected as co-chair of the Global Young Academy, the first Australian and social scientist to do so.

At its Annual General Meeting last month, Dr Alisic was elected along with nine other young scientists to the Global Young Academy’s Executive Committee.

The Global Young Academy aims to a provide a voice for young scientists from around the world and to address issues for young researchers. Its 200 strong membership represents all disciplines from humanities to natural sciences.

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