From andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au Mon May 18 15:14:38 2015 From: andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au (Andrew Hopkins) Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 15:14:38 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Fwd: STA statement on STEM focus in Opposition Budget-in-Reply speech In-Reply-To: <2BF9A5E0-D061-492C-9434-F42EBC7BC1B9@sta.org.au> References: <2BF9A5E0-D061-492C-9434-F42EBC7BC1B9@sta.org.au> Message-ID: <5559753E.70900@aao.gov.au> -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: STA statement on STEM focus in Opposition Budget-in-Reply speech Date: Fri, 15 May 2015 14:18:22 +1000 From: Catriona Jackson To: Catriona Jackson *** STA Presidents and friends - please send to you members*** Dear Colleagues, you may have head the news regarding a number of Science and Technology policy initiatives advanced as part of the Opposition?s Budget-in-Reply speech. I have attached for your information the STA media statement, as well as link to the facts sheets on the policy plans themselves should you wish to read further. http://www.futuresmartaustralia.org I have been informed that this is the start of a serious policy development process which will involve significant consultation with the sector. It is unusually early in the electoral cycle for such plans to be released, and a very pleasing development that I think the scientific community can feel proud of. As always feedback invited. Regards, Catriona Jackson. STRONG FOCUS ON STEM FROM OPPOSITION "It is heartening to see a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) as the drivers of a smart, modern Australian in Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's budget-in-reply speech. It is also good to see some concrete policy proposals advanced to support the rhetoric," according to STA CEO Catriona Jackson. "STA members will be pleased to see the emphasis on encouraging more and better STEM education and graduates as well as initiatives to support the translation of smart ideas into products and productivity. "Something serious needs to be done to get more STEM graduates flowing through the system to take up the jobs of the future. Our economy is changing, 75 per cent of the fastest growing jobs require STEM skills, and we must increase the supply or be left behind. The Opposition?s proposed initiatives include: * 3 per cent of GDP committed to research and development by 2030 * 25,000 new STEM teachers * Extra STEM training for existing teachers to fill skills gaps * 100,000 STEM graduates to have their HECS-debts wiped out * $500 million smart investment scheme, to support start-ups * Computer coding, 'the language of the modern era', to be taught in all schools ?This looks like the start of science and innovation policy from the opposition and we look forward to seeing more. Science and technology is too important to attract anything less than full-blooded bi-partisan support,? Ms Jackson said STA is the peak group for the nation's 68,000 scientists and those working in technology. STA's mission is to bring together scientists, governments, industry and the broader community to advance the role, reputation and impact of science and technology in Australia. ____ Catriona Jackson Chief Executive Officer Science & Technology Australia T: 02 6257 2891| M: 0417 142 238| F: 02 6257 2897 PO Box 259, Canberra City ACT 2601 Website | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Science & Technology Australia -- Prof. Andrew Hopkins, Head of Research and Outreach Australian Astronomical Observatory P.O. Box 915, North Ryde, NSW 1670, Australia ph: +61 2 9372 4849 fax: +61 2 9372 4880 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From andrew.walsh at curtin.edu.au Tue May 19 13:45:47 2015 From: andrew.walsh at curtin.edu.au (Andrew Walsh) Date: Tue, 19 May 2015 11:45:47 +0800 Subject: [ASA] 2015 ASA IMPORTANT DEADLINES In-Reply-To: <87A250E2-578A-4229-9F8E-5F98FE5FBBEC@sydney.edu.au> References: <87A250E2-578A-4229-9F8E-5F98FE5FBBEC@sydney.edu.au> Message-ID: <555AB1EB.7070907@curtin.edu.au> The 2015 ASA ASM and HWSA are hosted by ICRAR-Curtin. Please note that this Friday (22nd May) will bring THREE IMPORTANT DEADLINES for the ASA this year: 1. Early-bird registration closes. After this date, you will need to pay the full registration fee. 2. Registration for the Harley Wood School for Astronomy closes 3. Poster submission deadline closes. So this week is your last change to register for the meeting at the reduced rate, sign up for the Harley Wood School and/or submit a poster! ====================================== The 2015 Astronomical Society of Australia's Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), hosted by ICRAR-Curtin, will be held at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle, WA between July 5th to 10th. The Esplanade Hotel is located in the centre of Fremantle, a busy port town and popular tourist destination on the coast, with Perth located 20km away. Just before the ASM, the annual Harley Wood School for Astronomy (HWSA) will be held on Rottnest Island from the 2nd to 5th of July. The website for the meeting contains useful information on both the ASM and HWSA and can be found at: http://www.asa2015.org --------------------------------------- A summary timeline is given below: 18FEB - Registration and Abstract submission open 01APR - Abstract submission closes 01MAY - Program released 22MAY - Early-bird registration closes 26JUN - Full-price registration closes (late registration allowed up to first day of the ASM) 02JUL - HWSA begins 05JUL - Welcome Reception for ASM ---------------------------------------- We look forward to welcoming you to Perth and Fremantle in July! If you require any further information, please feel free to contact us: Andrew Walsh (andrew.walsh at curtin.edu.au) Cath Trott (Cathryn.Trott at curtin.edu.au) LOC and SOC co-Chairs of the ASA ASM Rebecca Lange (rebecca.lange at icrar.org) - Chair of HWSA LOC Angus Wright (angus.wright at icrar.org) - Chair of HWSA SOC Later. Andrew xxx From Sarah.Pearce at csiro.au Wed May 20 12:53:13 2015 From: Sarah.Pearce at csiro.au (Sarah.Pearce at csiro.au) Date: Wed, 20 May 2015 02:53:13 +0000 Subject: [ASA] New position - SKA Head of Scientific Operations Planning Message-ID: Dear ASA Members, The SKA Organisation is advertising for a Head of Scientific Operations Planning. Please could you circulate the details to anyone who might be interested. Thanks, Sarah Head Of Scientific Operations Planning The first phase of the SKA is scheduled to become fully operational in 2023. The operation of the SKA Observatory is currently being planned and we are seeking an individual to join a small planning team. The role of the Head of Scientific Operations Planning will be to assist with planning the full cycle of scientific operations, from the submission of proposals through to the delivery of data products to users. We seek an individual experienced with observatory operations to ensure that operational constraints and requirements are incorporated in the design of SKA1. The deadline for applicants is Tuesday 30th June 2015. For more details see: http://www.skatelescope.org/people-contacts/vacancies/head-of-scientific-operations-planning/ ---------------------------------------------------- Dr Sarah Pearce Deputy Director CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science sarah.pearce at csiro.au T: +61 2 9372 4671 M: +61 0467 719212 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From amanda.bauer at aao.gov.au Wed May 20 16:00:49 2015 From: amanda.bauer at aao.gov.au (Amanda Bauer) Date: Wed, 20 May 2015 16:00:49 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Join us for .Astronomy 7 in Sydney Message-ID: <555C2311.5010805@aao.gov.au> We?re happy to announce that .Astronomy 7 will be held in Sydney, Australia November 3-6th 2015. This marks the first ever .Astronomy held in the Southern Hemisphere, which is a great opportunity for our community! Details are available at http://dotastronomy.com/seven/ The event will include a series of talks, multiple unconference sessions, and a full day hacking on awesome, innovative projects. For the first time, we will also offer an optional .Astronomy Day 0 ? an opportunity for people to hear about previous Hack Day projects and the tools most frequently used to make them. Using your sign-up forms (link below), we will bring together an international group of people with a mix of skills, expertise, and backgrounds. We aim to host approximately 50 attendees for a three-ish-day conference all about astronomy online! The sign up form asks what you would like to bring to .Astronomy and talk about, but also what you?d like hear from others. So feel free to nominate anyone and anything you think is interesting and useful in this part of the form. We?d like to particularly encourage women and minorities to sign up. The sign-up form is available at http://tinyurl.com/dotastro7 To read about what occurs during .Astronomy and the Hack Days, see the posts here: http://dotastronomy.com/ Three of my personal favorite hacks include 1) D3PO - Interactive plotting for astronomers: http://d3po.org/ 2) AAS Job Register Visualized - http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/~vmoss/jobvis/ 3) Pluto, the Previous Planet - A music video (but I'm slightly biased): http://youpiter.org/pluto/ Please email myself or any of the LOC if you have any questions. Thank you! Amanda Bauer James Allen Arna Karick Vanessa Moss Rob Hollow -- Dr Amanda Bauer Astronomer and Outreach Officer Australian Astronomical Observatory PO Box 915, North Ryde, NSW 1670, Australia phone: +61 2 9372 4852 @astropixie EPOC Steering Committee Member From Baerbel.Koribalski at csiro.au Fri May 22 11:26:09 2015 From: Baerbel.Koribalski at csiro.au (Baerbel.Koribalski at csiro.au) Date: Fri, 22 May 2015 01:26:09 +0000 Subject: [ASA] 3 postdoc positions at ATNF (apply before May 31) Message-ID: <7188DFDC5DB7AE42888725368B4F4BFD48DC2335@exmbx05-cdc.nexus.csiro.au> 22 May, 2015 Postdoctoral Fellowships at CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science Duration: 3 years Requirements: no more than 3 years of relevant postdoc experience Closing Date: 31 May 2015 http://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/postdocs/ Please forward to interested colleagues. (1) "Bridges between galaxies - tracing the debris of galaxy collisions" CSIRO Job Ref: NSW15/01007 http://csiro.nga.net.au (click on Job Search) AAS Job No: 50969 https://jobregister.aas.org/job_view?JobID=50969 (2) "Detecting the first pulsar orbiting a black hole using ASKAP images" CSIRO Job Ref: NSW15/00990 http://csiro.nga.net.au (click on Job Search) AAS Job No: 50961 https://jobregister.aas.org/job_view?JobID=50961 (3) "Awakening ASKAP - Towards Cognizant Wide-Field Telescopes that Self-Calibrate" CSIRO Job Ref: NSW15/01082 http://csiro.nga.net.au (click on Job Search) AAS Job No: 51041 https://jobregister.aas.org/job_view?JobID=51041 Cheers, Baerbel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATNF Daily Astronomy Picture (ADAP): http://www.atnf.csiro.au/ATNF-DailyImage/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Chris.Phillips at csiro.au Sat May 23 17:14:29 2015 From: Chris.Phillips at csiro.au (Chris.Phillips at csiro.au) Date: Sat, 23 May 2015 07:14:29 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Reminder: ATUC Science Day and Open Meeting (1-2 June) Message-ID: <7A167D2A-395C-4139-86DC-D2FF9CF0D699@csiro.au> Dear Users of the Australia Telescope National Facility, A friendly reminder about the ATUC Science Day and Open Meeting in a weeks time. The agenda for the science meeting is available at: http://www.atnf.csiro.au/management/atuc/2015jun/science_meeting/index.html If you have not already registered for the science meeting please do asap from the same page. Please note, registration for the Open meeting is not necessary. The agenda for the Open Day is not yet finalised but will be soon. Please watch: http://www.atnf.csiro.au/management/atuc/2015jun/ Will will be making video or telecon facilities available and streaming contents of all talks for both meetings. The details have not been finalised but will be published on the two pages above when they are. ATUC invites the Australian radio telescope user community to participate in the science day to discuss the future of current Australian radio facilities and in particular, their synergy with ASKAP. There has been ample time for discussion scheduled. If you, as a user (or potential user) of the ATNF, are aware of any issues that need to be raised at the next ATUC meeting or would like to offer praise for the many ATNF achievements, please contact any member of ATUC over the next few weeks. Information on ATUC and how to contact its members can be found at: http://www.atnf.csiro.au/management/atuc (ATUC reports, responses, online feedback form) Regards, Chris Phillips (for) Virginia Kilborn ATUC Chair -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: