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Science & Technology Australia gives voice to 235,000+ scientists & technologists. We run #ScienceMeetsParliament #SuperstarsOfSTEM & #STEMambassadors programs.

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@drreneegoreham.bsky.social and I learning about the women scientists who Prof Marie Curie inspired!

And lowering the average participant age at the writers festival by a considerable margin.

#SuperstarsOfSTEM @scienceau.bsky.social #NewyPhysics

09.03.2025 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#MarchForward for ALL Women and Girls | Science and Technology Australia Friday 7 March marks International Womenโ€™s Day โ€“ a global celebration of the achievements of women and a call to action for gender equality.

For #IWD, join us as we #MarchForward to accelerate change, empower future generations, and build a more equal world for all women and girls. Catch our #SuperstarsOfSTEM at an #IWD event: scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/marchforward...

05.03.2025 04:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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://bit.ly/4k4zzGD

02.03.2025 23:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@phenomicsaustralia.org.au proudly participated in Science Meets Parliament 2025, commemorating 25 years of fostering connections between the #STEM sector and #policymakers

Read more: phenomicsaustralia.org.au/phenomics-au...

#NCRISImpact #SMP2025 @scienceau.bsky.social

02.03.2025 22:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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APS cuts threaten Australiaโ€™s future | Science and Technology Australia 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 empl...

Australiaโ€™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: scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/aps-cuts-thr...

02.03.2025 23:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Water scientist looks at an algae sample in a jar.

Water scientist looks at an algae sample in a jar.

Lab scientist looks at a sample under the microscope.

Lab scientist looks at a sample under the microscope.

Scientist in a clean-room-suit inspects a solar array.

Scientist in a clean-room-suit inspects a solar array.

Computer scientist analyses satellite data at a computer.

Computer scientist analyses satellite data at a computer.

Drive innovation with the National Industry PhD program โ€“ 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: www.education.gov.au/national-ind...

28.02.2025 03:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bold thinking at ARC welcomed by scientists and technologists | Science and Technology Australia Australiaโ€™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 car...

Australiaโ€™s scientists and technologists have welcomed the bold thinking put forward by the ARC on how it can simplify and clarify its grants programs, better support early career researchers, and take more risks in backing Australian innovators: scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/bold-thinkin...

25.02.2025 03:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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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://bit.ly/4k4zzGD

23.02.2025 23:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Short snippet of my comments to @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
#Tasmania #australia #stranding #superstarofSTEM #sciencecommunication

@scienceau.bsky.social

20.02.2025 08:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Celebrating Science Meets Parliament's silver jubilee Science Meets Parliament (SMP) 2025 was our biggest yet โ€“ with the largest number of in-person delegates ever โ€“ for a silver jubilee celebration of 25 years of Science Meets Parliament.

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. scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/celebrating-...

19.02.2025 04:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was fun to chat to @donnadlu.bsky.social from @australia.theguardian.com about electricity and humans for this article out today.

#SuperstarsOfSTEM @scienceau.bsky.social #NewyPhysics @ausphysics.bsky.social

18.02.2025 21:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Day two reflection of Science Meets Parliament! For all the juiciness: www.instagram.com/p/DGMLFhhT6f...

@scienceau.bsky.social

#SMP2025

17.02.2025 22:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have your say: Scientists' Remuneration Survey | Science and Technology Australia Have your say on pay and conditions in the STEM workforce and have your voice heard in advocacy in our sector โ€“ the Professional Scientistsโ€™ Remuneration Survey 2025 is open now. The Survey is Austral...

Have your say on pay and conditions in the STEM workforce and have your voice heard in advocacy in our sector โ€“ the Professional Scientistsโ€™ Remuneration Survey 2025 is open now: scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/have-your-sa...

18.02.2025 04:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We love a thrifted find! โœจ

17.02.2025 01:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great privilege to participate in the Science Meets Parliament in Canberra this week #SMP25 and get direct insides into how policies gets shaped, understand successful advocacy and be able to speak up for science with parliamentarians! Thanks @science for organising this great event!

14.02.2025 08:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Photograph of a woman with short blonde hair, wearing a white shirt and green pants, walking along a footpath, smiling into the camera

Photograph of a woman with short blonde hair, wearing a white shirt and green pants, walking along a footpath, smiling into the camera

Selfie photo of a woman with a slideshow presentation in the background

Selfie photo of a woman with a slideshow presentation in the background

โœ… run
โœ… shower
โœ… off to @scienceau.bsky.social Science Meets Parliament (handily just 900 m down the road from me in Canberra)

#SMP2025

11.02.2025 21:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Letโ€™s go #SMP2025! Proud to finally be here in person! @ScienceAU CEO Ryan Winn.

Science Meets Parliament is where scientists come together with politicians. Itโ€™s an opportunity for us to celebrate science! How cool is that?!

Diversity of thought, celebrating 25 years!

#canberra

11.02.2025 21:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Super excited to be in Canberra for the 25th Science Meets Parliament! Nice to start with a lesson in political machinery from a refreshingly honest Bill Shorten.
#SMP2025

11.02.2025 23:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Very happy to be at #SMP2025 and learning so much! #communication #stories #relationships #science #policy #R&D #research #community #Australia

12.02.2025 02:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excited to be attending Science Meets Parliament 2025 in Canberra. Kicked off this morning with insights from Bill Shorten around R&D investment and amplifying science within government policy #SMP2025

12.02.2025 02:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Names for the moon in several Aboriginal languages, next to an image of the moon. Examples are Ngalindi (Yolgnu Matha language) and Kakirra (Kaurna people of SA)

Names for the moon in several Aboriginal languages, next to an image of the moon. Examples are Ngalindi (Yolgnu Matha language) and Kakirra (Kaurna people of SA)

Do you know the name of the moon in an Indigenous language? If you said no, youโ€™re not alone.

Despite their long history, very few Australians are taught the names and stories of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, a poignant point from John-Paul Janke at Science Meets Parliament

#SMP2025

12.02.2025 08:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Governor General Sam Mostyn

Governor General Sam Mostyn

Fantastic speech from Her Excellency Sam Mostyn, Govenor General, at the gala dinner for Science Meets Parliament #SMP2025

12.02.2025 09:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First day of #SMP2025 done and dusted!
Incredible presentations, amazing networking and proximity to policymakers today has been a bit of a pinch me moment.
Very grateful to be here and canโ€™t wait for tomorrow!

12.02.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fantastic first day of #SMP2025 Bill Shorten's masterclass on civics was a highlight. Great to have the opportunity to chat with Minister Ed Husic at the gala dinner about the benefits of basic science and the culture of curiosity to drive innovation and economic benefits for all Australians ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿค“

12.02.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inside #Parliament house and pumped for day 2 of #SMP2025

12.02.2025 20:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You know youโ€™re an ecologist when you bring a collection of leaves to Day 2๏ธโƒฃ of #SMP2025 at Parliament House ๐Ÿƒ

12.02.2025 22:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Our team is at Science Meets Parliament 2025!

This premier event fosters connections between the STEM sector and policymakers, celebrating 25 years of impactful dialogue.

We're excited to be part of this initiative ๐ŸŽ‰

#SMP2025

13.02.2025 00:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Two of our state branch chairs Erin Brazel and Johanna Kenyon representing ASM and enjoying their time at Science Meets Parliament #SMP2025

13.02.2025 01:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Poliwood, scientists!
Back at Parliament House with a few hundred of my favourite scientists, technologists, and engineers for the 25th Science Meets Parliament. #smp2025

13.02.2025 03:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The intersection between science and engineering in space is so important because youโ€™re building infrastructure, says astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg - in conversation with Brian Schmidt at Parliament House #SMP2025

13.02.2025 04:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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