[ASA] FW: National STEM survey results and a science themed National Press Club Address

Wed Mar 14 09:54:21 AEDT 2018

Dear ASA,

Please find the latest news letter from STA attached.

Regards,

Stuart

[https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ms1BCE8kz9tk1ZxRTNhdIE?domain=gallery.mailchimp.com]Science & Technology Australia - March Newsletter

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2017 Scientists Remuneration Survey Results
A national survey of STEM professionals was conducted by Professionals Australia and Science & Technology Australia (STA) late last year, and the results are in - pay has improved but job security is a continuing issue for scientists and technologists.

Released on International Women's Day (8 March), the annual Professional Scientists Remuneration Survey highlighted that women in science do not have the same opportunities for promotion or seniority as their male peers with similar qualifications and experience. It was also found that half of all women reported experiencing gender discrimination, compared to 5% of men.

The full report is available to STA members by request. Click below to read more.

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News from Science & Technology Australia

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STA President delivers NPC Address
Professor Emma Johnston, President of STA, has outlined her vision for the future of the STEM sector...
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Deep concerns for students’ maths and science performance
STA has warned that Australia’s future is at risk as performance declines amongst Australian maths and science students...
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SAVE THE DATE
We have locked in 2018 dates for Science meets Policymakers in August and Science meets Business in October...
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STA submission: Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
STA has highlighted concerns around how proposed changes to this legislation may have an impact on our researchers...
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Minister for Innovation and Jobs, Senator Michaelia Cash, and Assistant Minister for Science, Senator Zed Seselja, met with four of our Superstars of STEM...
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#AusInnovates highlight: Genetic bandaid for muscle wasting disease
Eteplirsen® offers new hope for sufferers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)...
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AWARDS SEASON

This month, there are a variety of Awards open for nominations to celebrate Australia's outstanding STEM professionals.

The awards span a range of career stages and disciplines, and we are encouraging STA members to nominate non-traditional recipients of national awards - such as female, indigenous, LGBT+ and culturally-diverse researchers.

 - Prime Minister's Prizes for Science<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/nQsJC91ZkQtrRwqoTzjFla?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>, nominations close 26 March
 - Eureka Prizes<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/BeHIC0YZWVFYJAB6F7TrtW?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>, entries close 4 May
 - Australian Academy of Science Honorifics<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Wf6fCgZowLH4PzyVTqEpCu?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>, nominations close 1 May
 - Young Tall Poppy Science Awards<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/xss3CjZrzqHZlxmpiDCE5L?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>, nominations close 9 April
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INAUGURAL PRESIDENT AND CEO FORUM

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For information, contact info at sta.org.au<mailto:info at sta.org.au?subject=STA's%20President%20and%20CEO%20Forum>.

Science meets Parliament 2018 - Thank You

Science & Technology Australia extends a sincere thank you to all of our the speakers, panelists, delegates, volunteers, staff, sponsors and partners who were involved in this year's event. We were proud to support professional development and meaningful new connections for so many STEM professionals: we couldn't have done it without everybody who contributed to making the event a reality.

Thanks to our major supporter, the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.

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