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Science & Technology Australia @scienceau.bsky.social · Dec 12

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 @edhusicmp.bsky.social ✨

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Meet Australia’s newest Superstars of STEM | Science and Technology Australia

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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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Mar 9

@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

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Science & Technology Australia @scienceau.bsky.social · Mar 5

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...

#MarchForward for ALL Women and Girls | Science and Technology Australia

Friday 7 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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Defence Science Institute (DSI) @dsi-vic.bsky.social · Mar 2

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

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Phenomics Australia @phenomicsaustralia.org.au · Mar 2

@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

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Science & Technology Australia @scienceau.bsky.social · Mar 2

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: scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/aps-cuts-thr...

APS cuts threaten Australia’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...

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Science & Technology Australia @scienceau.bsky.social · Feb 28

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: www.education.gov.au/national-ind...

Water scientist looks at an algae sample in a jar.

Lab scientist looks at a sample under the microscope.

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

Computer scientist analyses satellite data at a computer.

Science & Technology Australia @scienceau.bsky.social · Feb 25

Australia’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...

Bold thinking at ARC welcomed by scientists and technologists | Science and Technology Australia

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 car...

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Defence Science Institute (DSI) @dsi-vic.bsky.social · Feb 23

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · Feb 20

Short snippet of my comments to @abcnewsbot.bsky.social
#Tasmania #australia #stranding #superstarofSTEM #sciencecommunication

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Science & Technology Australia @scienceau.bsky.social · Feb 19

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-...

Celebrating Science Meets Parliament's silver jubilee

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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Karen Livesey @karenlivesey.com · Feb 18

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

Donna Lu @donnadlu.bsky.social · Feb 18

Antiviral, our column that fact checks health and wellness claims, is back! New from me: ‘Grounding’ proponents say it helps us realign with the Earth’s electric charge – but the claims don’t land www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

‘Grounding’ proponents say it helps us realign with the Earth’s electric charge – but the claims don’t land | Antiviral

Experts say the few scientific papers published about grounding – which can include walking barefoot outdoors or lying on the ground – lack scientific rigour

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · Feb 17

Day two reflection of Science Meets Parliament! For all the juiciness: www.instagram.com/p/DGMLFhhT6f...

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#SMP2025

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Science & Technology Australia @scienceau.bsky.social · Feb 18

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: scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/have-your-sa...

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 – the Professional Scientists’ Remuneration Survey 2025 is open now. The Survey is Austral...

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Science & Technology Australia @scienceau.bsky.social · Feb 17

We love a thrifted find! ✨

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Ania Kotarba @aniakotarba.bsky.social · Feb 14

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!

Science & Technology Australia @scienceau.bsky.social · Feb 5

From research to reality and advocacy with impact, in these sessions at #SMP2025, two stellar panels explore the role of policy advisors in decision-making and how to turn your ideas into action.

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Dr Georgy Falster @raindrop-herder.bsky.social · Feb 11

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

#SMP2025

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

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Dr Vanessa Pirotta @drvanessapirotta.bsky.social · Feb 11

Let’s go #SMP2025! Proud to finally be here in person! @ScienceAU CEO Ryan Winn.

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

Diversity of thought, celebrating 25 years!

#canberra

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Lily Bentley @lilybentley.bsky.social · Feb 11

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

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Claire O'Connor @clairemcoconnor.bsky.social · Feb 12

Very happy to be at #SMP2025 and learning so much! #communication #stories #relationships #science #policy #R&D #research #community #Australia

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Zoe Xirocostas @zoexiro.bsky.social · Feb 12

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

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Dax Kellie @daxkellie.bsky.social · Feb 12

Do you know the name of the moon in an Indigenous language? If you said no, you’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

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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)

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Cormac (Bee guy) @jagungal.bsky.social · Feb 12

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

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Christina Birnbaum, PhD 🍃 @christinabirnbaum.bsky.social · Feb 12

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 can’t wait for tomorrow!

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Sean Coakley @seancoakley.bsky.social · Feb 12

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 🧠🔬🤓

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Claire O'Connor @clairemcoconnor.bsky.social · Feb 12

Inside #Parliament house and pumped for day 2 of #SMP2025

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