<div dir="ltr">Dear ASA Members<div> please find below the latest update from STA Australia. The ASA is a member of STA.</div><div> Take care and stay safe</div><div> John L<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Misha Schubert</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:ceo@sta.org.au">ceo@sta.org.au</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 at 07:59<br>Subject: STA Member Update | 13 August 2021<br>To: <a href="mailto:john.lattanzio@monash.edu">john.lattanzio@monash.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:john.lattanzio@monash.edu">john.lattanzio@monash.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><u></u>
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<span style="color:#7f8c8d"><b>The STA Member Update is sent to the leadership of member organisations. <br>
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<td style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Dear John,
<p>New research released yesterday to kick off <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/_QtCCp81lrtnDqmqJSP8osa?domain=scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank">National Science Week</a> has found <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/CQ6zCq71mwf8WnZnxfXOoO_?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/" target="_blank">Australians want science to lead our post-pandemic recovery</a>. Australians strongly trust science and scientists, want science to guide policy, and think more investment in science will strengthen the country. STA got wide media coverage of the findings and National Science Week including syndication nationally in regional media via <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/-WRZCr81nyt897E7zf4qmyj?domain=stawelltimes.com.au/" target="_blank">AAP</a>, the <i><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/L6MTCvl1rKi7XqxqPFAbiEf?domain=canberratimes.com.au" target="_blank">Canberra Times</a></i>, <i><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/mC7hCwV1vMfGpkKk4c1m4zJ?domain=innovationaus.com/" target="_blank">InnovationAus</a></i>, <i><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/3TC-CxngwOf1ODkDguW9WyX?domain=cosmosmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Cosmos</a></i>, Ticker news, 2GB, 6PR, 5AA, 6PR and on ABC radio. Science & Technology Australia was honoured to convene <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/DcUZCyojxQTrnKZKQiPux2K?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">an eminent launch panel of Professor Sharon Lewin, Cicada Innovations CEO Sally-Ann WIlliams, Dr Harry Al-Wassiti, Wiradjuri Nyemba woman Dr Virginia Marshall, Dr Ruth Vine and Chris LeBlanc </a>to speak on science’s role in Australia’s recovery, resilience and renewal.</p>
<p>On Monday night, the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change released its sixth <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/np-uCzvkyVCMLE6EyTMycJ-?domain=ipcc.ch/" target="_blank">report</a>. UN Secretary General António Guterres called it “ <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/U5QVCANpgjCNYB4BPuBtR_X?domain=un.org" target="_blank">a code red for humanity</a>” and declared “the alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable”. Our STA President Jeremy Brownlie made a swift statement on the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/GC4HCBNqjlC7o0j0kFQrwnE?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/" target="_blank">urgency of the challenge amid this stark warning</a>, saying: “The science is crystal clear - ambitious action on climate change cannot be delayed”.</p>
<p>Last week the Australian Government released the latest Closing the Gap report. In STA’s <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/hYilCD1vlpT5PwqwWcvMRMm?domain=twitter.com" target="_blank">response</a>, we welcomed the partnership approach with peak Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups who worked with the Government. The announcement included reparations for Stolen Generations survivors in the NT, ACT and Jervis Bay, and investments in education. You can read more about the initiatives <a href="https://www.pm.gov.au/media/commonwealths-closing-gap-implementation-plan" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>Finally, STA is on the hunt for a fabulous <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Zgs-CE8wmrt3POLOzckGCh6?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/" target="_blank">Digital Content and Communications Producer</a> as we thank and farewell Kyle McCann to new adventures in Melbourne. We need a truly great candidate for this part-time and Canberra-based role - so please share this opportunity widely with your networks.</p>
Until next time, <br>
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Misha Schubert <br>
CEO, Science & Technology Australia <br>
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<b>NEW REPORTS AND POLICY CHANGES OF INTEREST TO STA MEMBERS</b>
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<li><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/apbOCGv0oyC1gEkEPuP61wC?domain=apo.org.au" target="_blank">Monash University</a> released a report on Australia’s progress to reduce food waste.</li>
<li><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/qm1CCJyBrGfqXlZl2hY-a5J?domain=apo.org.au" target="_blank">AHURI </a> released a report on innovative responses to urban transportation in Australian cities.</li>
<li>A new report is out on <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/z5LoCK1DvKT2JPOPYFNV1uF?domain=apo.org.au" target="_blank">New Zealanders and their engagement</a> with the environment.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Sp0NCL7EwMfRvVKVgI4goa4?domain=apo.org.au" target="_blank">Australian Farm Institute</a> released an occasional paper: An everyman’s guide for a landholder to participate in soil carbon farming in Australia.</li>
<li><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/-OfvCMwGxOtqlDXDLhYhw5O?domain=apo.org.au" target="_blank">The Green Alliance</a> released a policy insight on Levelling up through circular economy jobs.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.pmc.gov.au/resource-centre/domestic-policy/critical-technologies-stakeholder-consultation-summary-report-health-and" target="_blank">Critical Technologies Policy Coordination Office</a> released its first summary reports on health and agriculture.</li>
<li><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/hVeECNLJyQU0RJ7JQfgp6aH?domain=qilt.edu.au" target="_blank">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> annual student experience survey data is out.</li>
<li><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/fCOnCOMKzVTpGlnlgcBnRRq?domain=acola.org/" target="_blank">ACOLA and the Academies</a> released a statement in support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.</li>
<li>Opportunities for submissions:
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<li>Consultations are open for the design of the<a href="https://treasury.gov.au/consultation/c2021-177849" target="_blank"> Patent Box</a> announced in this year’s Budget - due 16 August.</li>
<li>The<a href="https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/reports-and-publications/submissions-and-discussion-papers/cyber-security-regulations-incentives" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/reports-and-publications/submissions-and-discussion-papers/cyber-securit" target="_blank">Department of Home Affairs</a> is looking for feedback on its discussion paper on Strengthening Australia’s cyber security regulations and incentives – due 27 August.</li>
<li>The Australian National Audit Office is <a href="https://www.anao.gov.au/work/performance-audit/management-threatened-species-and-ecological-communities-under-the-epbc-act" target="_blank">auditing the management of threatened species and ecological communities</a> - due 31 October.</li>
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Further information: Peter Derbyshire, STA Policy Manager - <a href="mailto:peter.derbyshire@sta.org.au" target="_blank">peter.derbyshire@sta.org.au</a></td>
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<p><b>STA IS HIRING!</b><br>
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STA is looking for <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Zgs-CE8wmrt3POLOzckGCh6?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/" target="_blank">a fabulous digital communications and content producer</a> to create content for our social media channels, website, publications, newsletter, templates and other materials. You’ll need good skills in graphic design, video editing, and social media content production - and a strong proactive approach. Proficiency required in social media platforms, content creation, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for design and video production, photography, web editing and WordPress. This is an exciting position ideally suited to an experienced person looking for flexible work, a recent graduate or someone ready to take the first big step in a career. It is offered as a part time role with hours negotiable, based in our Canberra office. Come work with us!<br>
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<b>NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK EVENTS</b></p>
Over 1,500 events have registered for National Science Week 2021. A sample of events on offer from STA member organisations:
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<li>Corey Tutt, Founder and Chief Executive of Deadly Science, is the 2021 Sydney Science Festival Ambassador. Tune in to Corey’s keynote address <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/biCaCP7LAXfKl9W92IkZrG8?domain=scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank">Our Deadly Science</a>.</li>
<li>The National Youth Science Forum has a stellar line up, including Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley, discussing <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/8CEXCQnMBZfkxgOgKc0WruN?domain=scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank">How Did I Get Here? The twists and turns of a STEM career.</a></li>
<li>STA’s Superstars of STEM have numerous events registered. Learn <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/f2LzCROND2uvVoEopF23Pt5?domain=scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank">How to Save the Planet, One Burger at a Time</a>, find out if they are telling the truth in a live game of <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/qVfbCVARKgCxvm3mEu18Vhb?domain=scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank">Would I Lie To You?</a> and Menzies <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Rrv_CWLVXkU5kZOZQcXoa5N?domain=scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank">HealthLAB </a>is heading off to the Tiwi Islands to convey to young people how lifestyle choices made today can affect their health and that of their future children.</li>
<li>The National Indigenous Science Education Program (NISEP) has some fantastic online events for adults and kids as part of their <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/0vbRCXLW2mUXJj2jgUpazar?domain=nisep.org.au/" target="_blank">Indigenous Science Experience</a> for National Science Week.</li>
<li>Tour Australia’s two research supercomputers online with virtual events presented by <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/eB21CYW8NocL8mMmvfgGyrM?domain=scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank">NCI Australia</a> and <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/hFe8CZY1Nqi5GAlAwcrczag?domain=scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank">Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre</a>.</li>
<li>The Royal Society of Victoria is presenting an online yarn about <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/jtwCC1WLPxcMRx3x0TDhFQW?domain=scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank">Indigenous Food and Agriculture</a>.</li>
<li>AMOS have teamed up with the Tasmanian Australia Marine Association for the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/bYF1C2xMQzipjW1W4cJx8Ce?domain=scienceweek.net.au/" target="_blank">Fieldwork Film Festival.</a></li>
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<p><b>STA MEMBER EVENTS OF INTEREST</b></p>
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<li>AMOS, with the NZ MetSoc, are holding an international conference on <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/pJn0C3QNPBipBoqoPcJ-SBT?domain=confer.eventsair.com/" target="_blank"><i>Southern Hemisphere Meteorology and Oceanography</i></a><i> </i>in February 2022. Submit your abstracts by 19 September.</li>
<li>Abstract submissions are open for <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/kE-kC4QOPEiBoEgEnc1cPHg?domain=microbiology.infectiousconferences.com/" target="_blank">Microbiology Congress 2021</a>. The topic for 2021 is ‘Innovation in the world of microbiology and infectious diseases’.</li>
<li>Early and Mid-Career researchers should consider attending the EMCR Forum’s national conference on <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/F0xpC5QPXJiZv3E3zfgNrcq?domain=aas.eventsair.com/" target="_blank">sustainable careers</a>. The hybrid event will be held in November and December. Early bird registration is open until 23 August.</li>
<li>A great opportunity for ECRs to meet Nobel Laureates at the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ftReC6XQ4LfrD7z7giyy7L5?domain=science.org.au" target="_blank">13th HOPE Meeting.</a> The meeting will be held virtually in March 2022 and applications are open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in the areas of physics, chemistry, physiology and medicine. Closes 6 September.</li>
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To add a conference or event: contact STA Events & Membership Manager Lucy Guest – <a href="mailto:lucy.guest@sta.org.au" target="_blank">lucy.guest@sta.org.au</a>
<p><b>GRANTS, FUNDING AND OPPORTUNITIES</b> </p>
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<li>Are you looking for a mentor? Mentee applications are open for <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/jqTSC71R2NTAq2l20cK45zr?domain=nsa.asn.au/" target="_blank">The Nutrition Society of Australia</a> mentoring program.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ansto.gov.au/work-us/innovation/futurenow-scholarships?mc_cid=e4d2be4a11&mc_eid=a207c5b0be" target="_blank">ANSTO FutureNow and FutureNow Plus Scholarships</a> – open to graduates or early career researchers working on industry-focused research projects that support developments in health, defence, aerospace engineering and nuclear technologies.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=b9f07dbc-ea6f-300b-212b-f3a5c324886a" target="_blank">Entrepreneurs' Programme - Accelerating Commercialisation</a> – Ongoing.</li>
<li>The inaugural <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/UnNTC81V0PT6rW1WAuQMZiu?domain=innovationausawards.awardstage.com/" target="_blank">2021 InnovationAus Awards for Excellence </a>are open for applications. The awards shine a light on Australian teams and innovators across a variety of categories, and the contribution they make to build the future of the nation.</li>
<li>If you are interested in the tech and innovation ecosystem, the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/63unC91WPRTk1AQA6cvw_Po?domain=sparkfestival.co/" target="_blank">Spark Festival</a> is accepting expressions of interest to be a part of their festival. The event connects businesses, innovators and startups to grow the digital economy.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/V8NXC0YKPviG8QVQ9cy6c8z?domain=myerfoundation.org.au" target="_blank">Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships</a> support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing challenges. Fellows are funded to take 12 months away from their current role to pursue big ideas that have the potential to achieve positive outcomes in the areas of poverty and disadvantage, sustainability and environment, human, civil and legal rights. EOIs are open until 5 September.</li>
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<p><b>STA MEMBER STORIES </b><br>
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Do you know of a terrific STEM idea, technology, innovation, product or program that has been successfully commercialised? Then we want to hear from you. STA is launching a new project where we’ll aim to highlight research translation and commercialisation success stories. <a href="mailto:%20martyn.pearce@sta.org.au" target="_blank">Get in contact with our Communications Manager, Martyn Pearce</a>.<br>
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Get in the picture: Are you following <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/LBGtCgZ0N1iAkK9KjcOqSsW?domain=instagram.com/" target="_blank">STA on Instagram</a>? If you’re a member organisation using Insta as one of your communication channels, please follow us and we’ll follow you back!</p>
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