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              Science & Technology Australia gives voice to 235,000+ scientists & technologists. We run #ScienceMeetsParliament #SuperstarsOfSTEM & #STEMambassadors programs
              
              Canberra
            
            
              
              Joined June 2011
            
            
           Sixty stellar scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians were officially announced yesterday as Australia’s new Superstars of STEM by the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic MP. ✨  https://t.co/QQCO0oG6nx 
          
          
            
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              Sixty stellar scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians were officially announced today as Australia’s new Superstars of STEM by the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic MP.  The...
            
                
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             Women in STEMM Australia welcomes our new Guests of the Chair:   🔹 Anita Trenwith – Champion of inclusive science engagement. 🔹 Haura Hussaini – Passionate STEM advocate, driving diversity in the energy sector. 🔹 Bec Bartel – Engineering leader with 25+ years of experience. 
          
                
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             Last week, Skye Young from our Outreach Working Group met with @Ryan_Winn_cbr, CEO of @ScienceAU, to introduce our bespoke #syntheticbiology card game, #Remediate! 🃏 We discussed the background, design, and game mechanics, as well as exciting future plans—including the intent 
          
                
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             Are you an Australian #STEM worker? Be part of the @ProfsAustralia / @ScienceAU 2025 Professional Scientists Remuneration Survey Knowing pay, conditions & employment practices helps advocate for better outcomes for those working in STEM  https://t.co/EAGPWkH7BY 
          
          
                
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             For #IWD, join us as we #MarchForward to accelerate change, empower future generations, and build a more equal world for all women and girls. You can find where to catch our #SuperstarsOfSTEM and events hosted by our member organisations on our website: 
          
            
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              Saturday 8 March marks International Women’s Day – a global celebration of the achievements of women and a call to action for gender equality.
            
                
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             Saturday 8th of march will be International Women’s Day IWD@Work @LIMSLTU #MarchForward Lucky to have some Superstar #WomenInSTEM in my group @Emma_J_Grant #SuperStarOfSTEM @ScienceAU, passionate about her research program on #Tcells and #Influenza
          
          
                
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             Australia’s science and technology sector urges the Coalition to rethink swingeing cuts to the size of the Australian Public Service workforce and commit to protecting the many STEM professionals employed by government: 
          
            
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              Australia's science and technology sector urges the Coalition to rethink swingeing cuts to the size of the Australian Public Service workforce and commit to protecting the many STEM professionals...
            
                
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             Drive innovation with the National Industry PhD program – a fantastic funding opportunity for businesses, universities, professionals in industry, and PhD students. Round 5 of the National Industry PhD Program is now open and closes on 14 March:  https://t.co/VwK16mtYSj 
          
          
                
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             Australia’s scientists and technologists have welcomed the bold thinking put forward by @arc_gov_au on how it can simplify and clarify its grants programs, better support early career researchers, and take more risks in backing Australian innovators: 
          
            
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              Australia’s scientists and technologists have welcomed the bold thinking put forward by the Australian Research Council on how it can simplify and clarify its grants programs, better support early...
            
                
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             Are you an Australian #STEM worker? Be part of the @ProfsAustralia / @ScienceAU 2025 Professional Scientists Remuneration Survey Knowing pay, conditions & employment practices helps advocate for better outcomes for those working in STEM  https://t.co/EAGPWkH7BY 
          
          
                
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             “By doing more to recognize half the population” “boosting creativity, which, in turn, helps to achieve their broader goals.” Great and thought-provoking article by @Nature
             https://t.co/1Gx4AAYdVF.  Many thanks @CosmosMagazine for featuring our innovation  https://t.co/Cgbs7IXTUV 
          
          
                
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             Hon Bill Shorten, Vice Chancellor of University of Canberra, joined Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia OAM at #ScienceMeetsParliament 2025. He shared valuable insights with young scientists on federal politics and the crucial role of science in decision-making. The 
          
                
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             A stranding of false killer whales in Tasmania, Australia had the nation and world ask why? And what are false killer whales? People wanted to know more and I tried my best to help inform.  https://t.co/LThHrFr0jK 
            #Tasmania #stranding #superstarofSTEM
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             Science Meets Parliament 2025 brought together parliamentarians from across the political spectrum and STEM professionals of all disciplines for a silver jubilee celebration of 25 years of Science Meets Parliament. 
          
            
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              Science Meets Parliament (SMP) 2025 was our biggest yet – with the largest number of in-person delegates ever – for a silver jubilee celebration of 25 years of Science Meets Parliament.
            
                
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             Have your say on pay and conditions in the STEM workforce and have your voice heard in advocacy in our sector – the Professional Scientists’ Remuneration Survey 2025 is open now:  https://t.co/y7vvM9BkW0 
          
          
                
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             Ecology was represented at a recent Science Meets Parliament 2025 #SMP2025 with Jo Cosham, @zoexiro and @ch_birnbaum in attendance! @EcolSocAus @ScienceAU
          
          
                
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             Two of our rising research stars attended @ScienceAU's Science Meets Parliament 2025 event in Canberra. Drs Rebecca Lindberg and @elenas_george had a fantastic opportunity to network and engage with parliamentarians, advisers and fellow STEM researchers over two packed days. 
          
                
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             Day two reflection of Science Meets Parliament! For all the juiciness:  https://t.co/UUWkHavoa5 
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             Today, politicians, policy makers and experts from the STEM sector will converge upon Canberra for a two-day opportunity to share information and forge relationships and promote the importance of STEM to Australia. #SMP2025
          
          
                
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