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<div>Following the tragic passing of former STA president, Professor Emma Johnston, in December last year, the University of Melbourne will be holding a commemoration service this Friday, with a livestream link - see the below message from STA.</div>
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<div>While Emma was not an ASA member, nor an astronomer, her impact as a science leader was felt far and wide. Please consider joining this celebration of the life of an exceptional scientist.<br>
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<b>Professor Richard McDermid</b><br>
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<div>Director, Astrophysics and Space Technologies Research Centre</div>
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Macquarie University,<br>
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<span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date:
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</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">We invite you to join us in remembering and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/o4mBC5QPXJipKx4qDsyiYIkTbGf?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com" target="_blank" style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; direction: ltr;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">honouring
the life of Professor Emma Johnston</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">, a remarkable scientist, leader and advocate whose loss is deeply felt across our community.
We are writing to share details of the commemoration service, which will be held on</span></span><strong><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Friday
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">The University of Melbourne has made a livestream available so that members of the broader community can join in honouring Emma's life, leadership
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<strong><span style="color: rgb(6, 65, 101);"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Science & Technology Australia President, Jas Chambers, has shared a condolence message reflecting
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</span></span></span><em><span style="color: rgb(6, 65, 101);"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">”</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(6, 65, 101);"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Professor
Emma Johnston AO led Science & Technology Australia as President from 2017-2019, at a pivotal time in the organisation’s history.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<em><span style="color: rgb(6, 65, 101);"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">She was the first STA President to address the National Press Club. On Valentine’s Day 2017 she shared
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<em><span style="color: rgb(6, 65, 101);"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Emma delivered deep impact through Science Meets Parliament, engaging with the business community and
leaders of our member organisations. She brought dedication and heart to everything she achieved.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="color: rgb(6, 65, 101);"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">We are proud to be one of many organisations to benefit from her legacy and she will continue to serve
as an inspiration to many across our sector. She will be deeply missed”.</span></span></span></em></div>
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<strong><span style="color: rgb(6, 65, 101);"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Jas Chambers,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Emma was a deeply respected scientist, mentor and advocate, and a valued member of the STA community. We hope this livestream provides an opportunity
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