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STEM Equity Monitor will help drive universal changes in gender equity
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Advancing Women in STEM 2020 Action Plan announced today by the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP.
Ten young scientists to represent Australia at Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting
[UPDATE: The 70th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, scheduled for June and July 2020, has been postponed to 2021. The decision was made by the committees of the Foundation and the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.]
Academy awards reflect the excellence and diversity in Australian science
Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science today with 18 current and future superstars receiving prestigious 2020 honorific awards.
Gender equity conference demonstrates progress and inspires change
The Catalysing Gender Equity 2020 Conference, held on 20 and 21 February in Adelaide, clearly demonstrated the success, impact and growth potential for inclusion and diversity in STEM. The two-day conference was hosted by the Academy in collaboration with Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
Academy announces Indigenous travelling scientist awards
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.
