精东视频 Newsletter 147
Message from the President
The 精东视频 is proud to have played an active role in assessing the science of climate change since the 1970s.
The risks to Australia of a 3掳C warmer world
The Academy has released a major report containing recommendations on avoiding the worst impacts of climate change.
Nobel Laureates and leading scientists call for Kathleen Folbigg pardon
Ninety eminent scientists have signed a petition calling for Kathleen Folbigg鈥檚 immediate pardon and release from jail.
Statement from the 精东视频 鈥� Kathleen Folbigg
There are medical and scientific explanations for the death of each of Kathleen Folbigg鈥檚 children.
Academy responds to Cabinet reshuffle
The Academy thanks outgoing science minister Karen Andrews for her long-term and authentic commitment to science and technology.
Australian scientists changing the world recognised with Academy awards
Current and future stars of science have received prestigious 2021 honorific awards from the Academy.
Disruption of 2020 provides opportunities to accelerate progress on SDGs
The Academy has completed its first assessment of how its activities align with and support the SDGs.
2021 J G Russell awardees receive funding to further support their research
Four early-career researchers have been awarded a prestigious grant that recognises and supports excellence in science research.
STEM Women reaches 3000 member milestone
STEM Women now has more than 3000 members representing expertise across 4500 disciplines and areas of work.
More news
Impact of COVID-19 on women in the STEM workforce, Asia鈥揚acific
If you know someone living in the Asia鈥揚acific region, or you have an interest in sharing your perspectives, the Academy is seeking insights and experiences about the challenges faced by you or your organisation due to the pandemic.
Primary Connections empowers teachers and supports STEM learning
The Academy has collaborated with the Invergowrie Foundation to develop a professional learning program for teachers.
Make history with the Academy
The Basser Library and Fenner Archives at the Academy have a rich, varied and historic collection of published and primary source materials used to analyse the history of 精东视频 and establish continuity with science today.
2021 APEC ASPIRE Prize
The Academy invites applications from researchers to be selected as the Australian nominee for the 2021 APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE Prize). The theme this year is 鈥楧iverse Knowledge for a Sustainable Future鈥�.
In brief
Find out about the stories of two members of an 1872 exploration expedition to Cape York鈥攖old by their descendants. The authors of a published in the Academy鈥檚 journal, Historical Records of Australian Science, were interviewed by Phillip Adams on ABC Radio鈥檚 Late Night Live show. .
Holding our events online has resulted in a large increase in the number of people able to watch and participate. See recordings of recent Academy events:
The Academy鈥檚 Chief Executive, Ms Anna-Maria Arabia, participated in a recent Cosmos Briefing on how science and the law regard each other. to find out how we could better incorporate science into the legal system.
Opportunities for scientists
Find out about current opportunities for scientists:
- Academy awards and funding opportunities
- 2021 APEC ASPIRE Prize
- Australian Science Policy Fellowship Program
- Tall Poppy Science Awards
- International Prize for Biology
- Jian Zhou Medal
- Order of Australia Honours
Fellows update
Keep abreast of the Academy Fellowship in the Fellows update鈥�:
- Honours and awards to Fellows
- Obituary for Dr Roy Woodall
Coming events
Food for thought
The Academy has some tasty science this year with the Food for Thought speaker series. During this International Year of Fruit and Vegetables, these events will explore the hidden world of your gut鈥檚 microbiome, discover the truth and promise of genetic modification, explore the future of food and nutrition, and more!
Series dates
The Honorary editor of the Academy newsletter is Professor Yuri Estrin FAA
