Category: National Policy

Science Meets Parliament 2021: Passing the Research Baton More Effectively

June 24, 2021

One key message that newly elected Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley wants us all to remember: there needs to be a changing dialogue to facilitate collaborations across our sector, enabling the passing of batons between science, industry and government to better support translation. Science Meets Parliament – An Overview Science Meets Parliament is an annual … More Science Meets Parliament 2021: Passing the Research Baton More Effectively

APEC - Promoting Women and Girls’ Participation in STEM

March 4, 2018

Dr Leonie Walsh, our inaugural Ambassador for Women in STEMM Australia, represented Australia in October last year at the APEC Workshop - Promoting Women and Girls’ Participation in STEM held in Chinese Taipei, 24-27 October 2017. Leonie is a well-known and respected leader and advocate for STEMM industry and innovation, as well as women in … More APEC - Promoting Women and Girls’ Participation in STEM

Women in STEMM Advocacy: looking at the past, a link to the future

February 18, 2018

We have been thrilled to welcome WiSEnet to our network and outgoing WiSEnet National Convenor Dr Diane Webster was invited to serve with Women in STEMM Australia’s Board of Directors, and did so until the end of 2016, when past WiSEnet member, Associate Professor Sally Male joined. Sally continues to serve on our Board of … More Women in STEMM Advocacy: looking at the past, a link to the future

Celebrating Remarkable Women in STEMM - International Women’s Day 2016

March 1, 2016

All around Australia, there are remarkable women in science investigating dark matter, studying volcanoes, discovering new species, developing disease treatments, designing better solar panels and understanding the latest nanotechnology and personalised medicine. But there are also remarkable women developing science and health policies, administering research grants, commercializing prototypes, nailing patent law and teaching the next … More Celebrating Remarkable Women in STEMM - International Women’s Day 2016

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WOMEN IN SCIENCE IN AUSTRALIA

September 18, 2015

Last Wednesday was a historic day - so remember it: September 16th, 2015. This was the day the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Pilot of the Athena SWAN program was launched at Parliament House in Canberra. The SAGE Pilot The SAGE Pilot will recognise research organisations that support the progression and professional development of … More CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WOMEN IN SCIENCE IN AUSTRALIA