From john.lattanzio at monash.edu  Mon Dec  6 07:15:08 2021
From: john.lattanzio at monash.edu (John Lattanzio)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2021 07:15:08 +1100
Subject: [ASA] Fwd: STA Member Update | 3 December 2021
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Greetings Colleagues
   herewith the latest news from STA, and some interesting
activities listed.

   Best wishes

John L


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From: Misha Schubert <ceo at sta.org.au>
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2021 at 16:08
Subject: STA Member Update | 3 December 2021
To: john.lattanzio at monash.edu <john.lattanzio at monash.edu>


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*The STA Member Update is sent to the leadership of member organisations.
You can forward to your executive and membership.*

Dear John,

Register now <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/I3vSCoV1kpfrG6J9lC1lJW8?domain=sta.eventsair.com> for
our blockbuster program for Science meets Parliament 2022. Packed with a
constellation of global and Australian stars, SmP2022 will include Laureate
Professor Peter Doherty. Throughout the pandemic, he?s spent countless
hours correcting misinformation and sharing facts with warmth, wit and
candour.

Why not put your brand in front of the nation?s science and technology
community and policy decision-makers as a sponsor of Science meets
Parliament? STA members who are SmP2022 sponsors include Western Sydney
University, Deakin University, ARC Centre of Excellence for Exciton
Science, NCI Australia, New Edge Microbials and the ARC Centre of
Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. Thank you all! To explore
sponsorship, please get in touch <lucy.guest at sta.org.au>.

The exposure draft of the eagerly-awaited new national research
infrastructure roadmap
<https://2021nriroadmap.dese.gov.au/get-involved/exposure-draft/#feedback>
is out. This hugely important document will shape investment decisions on
research infrastructure. STA will coordinate a response from our members.
Please get in touch <Sarah.tynan at sta.org.au> as soon as possible to share
your insights. Submissions are due by 22 December.

Yesterday, the ARC announced
<https://www.arc.gov.au/news-publications/media/media-releases/additional-funded-research-projects-following-arc-appeals-process>
it would fund fellowships for six brilliant scholars in quantum and
astrophysics whose appeals over the pre-prints issue
<https://www.arc.gov.au/news-publications/media/communiques/outcomes-arc-appeals-committee-preprints>
were upheld. We are deeply relieved for these scholars, who have had a
hugely stressful six months. While these developments are welcome,
there is deep
consternation in our community
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7j7DCp81lrtnLpPkQTDZNQ_?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au>
about the delay in the latest ARC funding round. More on this here
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/e59aCq71mwf8rJGBLFQZxMD?domain=twitter.com>. If you have
further insights to share, please get in touch <ceo at sta.org.au>.

Our new leadership team has hit the ground running. Mark Hutchinson used
his opening media
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/VVMrCr81nyt8j4XMwFyqtrU?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au>
as STA President to outline his key priorities
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/v2gYCvl1rKi7gro1Ococ_wb?domain=innovationaus.com>
including nurturing a skilled, diverse STEM workforce. Five more impressive
STEM leaders have also joined the Board ? our new Vice President Dr Anita
Goh, new Treasurer Mark Stickells, new Executive member Professor Chris
Matthews, new ECR representative Diana Zhang and new Board Director Rachel
Przeslawski.

STA is also thrilled to welcome six more members. Deakin University is a
science and technology powerhouse - and four of its science, technology,
and engineering centres have joined us
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/BFQNCwV1vMfGQgX60c8szEE?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au>.
They are Deakin's Institute for Frontier Materials, Institute for
Intelligent Systems and Research, Institute for Mental and Physical Health
and Clinical Translation, and the Centre for Regional and Rural
Futures. The Australian Research Data Commons <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/YHOuCxngwOf10PK8ms2u_xL?domain=ardc.edu.au>,
headed by its dynamic CEO Rosie Hicks, gives Australian researchers
competitive advantage through access to vast collections of data ? funded
through NCRIS. The University of Adelaide Sciences Alumni Network
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/vpY4CyojxQTrWAED6CyKn1-?domain=adelaide.edu.au>
connects science alumni to forge a powerful network, spark clever
collaborations, and build a thriving community. A very warm STA welcome to
you all!
Until next time,

Misha Schubert
CEO, Science & Technology Australia

*FINAL REMINDER: STA MEMBER WEBINAR | UNDERSTANDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY*

STA has partnered with IP Australia to deliver a free STA members-only
webinar. The session will be a practical guide to understanding IP rights
and how to secure them. Register now
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/SUpcCzvkyVCMBOvD8FVYvnF?domain=sta.eventsair.com> .

*SCIENCE MEETS PARLIAMENT 2022*

Registrations are open for SmP 2022. Each STA member organisation is
invited to send three delegates to the online event running from 28
February?4 March. The stellar line-up includes world-leading scientists and
science communicators, two Nobel Laureates, Australian media superstars and
Members of Parliament. Early-bird registration ends 20 December
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/I3vSCoV1kpfrG6J9lC1lJW8?domain=sta.eventsair.com/>.

*RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION*

The Government announced its Trailblazer Universities program
<https://www.pm.gov.au/media/virtual-address-business-council-australia-annual-general-meeting>.
Four universities, one of them regional, will be chosen to share in $242.7
million ?to drive commercialisation outcomes with industry partners
<https://www.dese.gov.au/trailblazer-universities-program/resources/expression-interest-eoi-form-trailblazer-universities-program>.?
Program guidelines are here
<https://www.dese.gov.au/trailblazer-universities-program/resources/trailblazer-universities-program-guidelines>.
Initial
EOI applications
<https://www.dese.gov.au/trailblazer-universities-program/resources/expression-interest-eoi-form-trailblazer-universities-program>
are due 17 January.

*CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE*

The Department of Home Affairs held a public town hall
<https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/reports-and-pubs/files/critical-infrastructure-town-hall-all-sectors-slide-deck-25112021.pdf>
on the newly-passed Security Legislation Amendment (Critical
Infrastructure) Bill
<https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_LEGislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6657>.
The Bill also establishes a register of critical infrastructure assets, and
a ?government assistance? cyber incident regime. STA anticipates
consultation soon on assets which will be included in the mandatory
reporting and register.

*OTHER POLICY DEVELOPMENTS*

   - The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is joining with
   Germany?s Education & Research Ministry to deliver HyGATE
   <https://arena.gov.au/news/arena-to-lead-australia-germanys-hygate-initiative/>
   ? a German-Australian Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Incubator.
   - The Australian Space Agency released a roadmap for Earth Observation
   from Space
   <https://www.industry.gov.au/news/australian-space-agency-releases-earth-observation-from-space-roadmap>
   .
   - Maeve?s law to enable mitochondrial donations passed the House of
   Representatives
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/xTZKCANpgjCNoGM0rUX52nI?domain=theguardian.com>
   this week (and you can read our submission on that here
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/EBqOCBNqjlC7mz3qPcPPz3-?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au>
   ).

*REPORTS OF INTEREST*

   - The National Marine Science midway report
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/CC_cCD1vlpT5mDQpjuLc6xa?domain=marinescience.net.au> is out. AMSA is leading the
   response to Recommendation 7.
   - Australia?s learned academies released a joint statement
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/8S86CE8wmrt3GkKy1FLl7Ey?domain=science.org.au>
   about COP26.
   - The Lowy Institute released Forecasting vaccination in the Pacific
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/S9eXCGv0oyC1l2onWsLhnkJ?domain=lowyinstitute.org>
   .
   - The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
released the Outlook
   for selected critical minerals in Australia 2021
   <https://www.industry.gov.au/data-and-publications/outlook-for-selected-critical-minerals-in-australia-2021-report>
   report.
   - The ABS released Australia?s Energy Account for 2020?21
   <https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/industry/energy/energy-account-australia/2019-20>
   .
   - The House of Reps Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport
   released a report on approval processes
   <https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House/Health_Aged_Care_and_Sport/Newdrugs/Report>
   for new drugs and novel medical technologies.
   - The Centre for Independent Studies released a report on initial
   teacher education in mathematics
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/MfJiCJyBrGfqzgPOpFWoSSL?domain=cis.org.au>
   .
   - The Tech Council of Australia launched its new Digital Employment Forum
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/iFXiCK1DvKT2wZ0K8cVtHGv?domain=techcouncil.com.au>.

*Opportunities for submissions: *

   - The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment seeks feedback
   on a biosecurity plant pest and disease interceptions report
   <https://haveyoursay.awe.gov.au/significant-biosecurity-plant-pest-and-disease-interceptions-report>
   ? feedback by 10 January.
   - Feedback on ?fire regimes that cause biodiversity decline? being
   slated for listing under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity
   Conservation Act 1999 ? feedback by 10 January
   <https://www.awe.gov.au/environment/biodiversity/threatened/nominations/comment/fire-regimes-that-cause-biodiversity-decline>
   .
   - Leaf-mining moth release for biological control of the weed bellyache
   bush ? feedback by 20 December
   <https://haveyoursay.awe.gov.au/stomphastis>.
   - The Department of Home Affairs invites input
   <https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/how-to-engage-us/consultations/australias-22-23-migration-program>
   on the 2022?23 Migration Program by 3 December.
   - Pre-Budget Submissions for the 2022?23 Budget have not yet opened
   ? likely due by late January.

Further information: STA Director of Policy and Engagement Sarah Tynan
<sarah.tynan at sta.org.au>.

*STA MEMBER EVENTS*

   - Stem Cells Australia event on informed decision-making about
   cord-blood banking ? 9 December
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/dNdXCL7EwMfROl5qNUyDjrA?domain=eventbrite.com.au>
   .
   - The Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society global
   conference
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/3PdZCMwGxOtq8vGPxFAzri9?domain=amos.us8.list-manage.com>
   runs until 15 December.
   - The HBPRCA Annual Scientific Meeting
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/e6x3CNLJyQU0xw1LVcWGa2K?domain=hbprca.com.au> is on 8-10 December.

To add an event, contact STA Events & Membership Manager Lucy Guest
<lucy.guest at sta.org.au>.

*GRANTS, FUNDING, AND OPPORTUNITIES*

   - Please nominate diverse candidates for The PM?s Prizes for Science ?
   nominations
   <https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/prime-ministers-prizes-for-science>
   close 10 February.
   - Women in AI awards <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Y1Q9COMKzVTpXEoY5iK_Xmt?domain=womeninai.co>
? nominations
   close 17 December.
   - MRFF 2021 Research Data Infrastructure grants ? applications close 8
   February
   <https://www.grants.gov.au/Fo/Show?FoUuid=49b58875-ca8a-4783-984e-a611c1e08217>
   .
   - National Foundation for Australia?China Relations grants for
   Australia-China projects in environment, climate change and low emissions
   technologies ? applications close 6 December
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/5cQWCP7LAXfKmJqgvFXv1xE?domain=australiachinafoundation.org.au>
   .
   - Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards
   <https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=8be184c4-f7d6-4c41-aab7-b0d03c5caf68>
   for 2023 funding ? applications close 2 February.
   - Feasibility studies on measuring soil organic carbon projects ?
   applications
   <https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/soil-carbon-measurement-innovation-challenge>
   close 10 December.
   - The NSW Smart Sensing Network has $100,000 grants
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/2RoOCQnMBZfkqJmVBujiQkX?domain=nssn.org.au>
   for smart-sensing projects in ageing, bushfires, COVID-19, water, mining,
   and smart places and buildings. Applications close 21 February.
   - Women in STEM survey on women's leadership in non-traditional careers
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/5v35CROND2uvly8YncMdBtE?domain=surveys.usq.edu.au> ? open until 14
   December.
   - NHMRC targeted call for research into hearing health support services
   <https://nhmrccommunications.cmail19.com/t/r-l-trikujuk-bzjkkiidd-x/>
   ? closes 8 December.
   - NHMRC targeted call for research into people with intellectual
   disability
   <https://nhmrccommunications.cmail19.com/t/r-l-trikujuk-bzjkkiidd-m/>
   ? closes 15 December.
   - Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research research
   proposals <https://www.aciar.gov.au/AIRPOH> ? 10 January.
   - NHMRC Water Quality Advisory Committee call for expert members
   <https://nhmrccommunications.cmail19.com/t/r-l-trikujuk-bzjkkiidd-q/>
   ? due 17 December.


*STA MEMBER STORIES *

Naming the nameless
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/394mCVARKgCxKz1B0i2RSjK?domain=australian.museum> ? an
insight into the Australian Marine Sciences Association new position
statement on taxonomy.

Know of a terrific STEM idea, technology, innovation, product or program
that has been translated or commercialised? Please tell us about it! Email
our Director of Communications Martyn Pearce <martyn.pearce at sta.org.au>.

Get in the picture: Are you following Science & Technology Australia on
Instagram <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/uXcUCWLVXkU5YNv3zuEzXeE?domain=instagram.com>? If you?re an STA member
using Insta, please follow us and we?ll follow you back!


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*I am an LGBTIQ Ally**      -     Find out more at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/J4mrCXLW2mUXNk3ABHwwoM2?domain=monash.edu
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/5a1kCYW8NocLZjPYkcO54th?domain=monash.edu>*

Professor John Lattanzio
President, Astronomical Society of Australia

School of Physics and Astronomy
Monash University Victoria 3800 AUSTRALIA

Ph:  +61 (0)3 9905-4428
WWW: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/xBVdCZY1Nqi5RXyvPuYg5O3?domain=users.monash.edu.au <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/1sM9C1WLPxcMmLKgnF9-HS7?domain=maths.monash.edu.au>
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/RbA8C2xMQzipG0ArKiV3F2K?domain=orcid.org

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"...it?s a human story that builds to a climax and it?s personal from end
to end.
You start out wondering why you bought those blue pajamas and later you?re
wondering why you were born. You go from the foolishly absurd to the deadly
serious and you?ve passed through the gaudy and the nasty along the way.
You get to the edge and you?re played out and you wonder where?s the good
news? Isn?t there supposed to be good news?"
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From john.lattanzio at monash.edu  Mon Dec  6 10:32:19 2021
From: john.lattanzio at monash.edu (John Lattanzio)
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2021 10:32:19 +1100
Subject: [ASA] ARDC input
In-Reply-To: <CA+Yf6shCBqVS6isu98EsSex+B7b_eJx+XzKTiOX7PrAeudNPzA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+Yf6shCBqVS6isu98EsSex+B7b_eJx+XzKTiOX7PrAeudNPzA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAPeVJZ70E_UCTht6-LA75fAyxjcqfbT7vShDe4z5T8yfkcqoDA@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Astronomists (sic; see below)
   I received an email from Kate Haggman at the ARDC (shortened version
below). This may be of interest to some ASA members.

   John L

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Kate Haggman <kate.haggman at ardc.edu.au>

I?m managing the rebuild of a website for the Australian Research Data
Commons <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/XGlCCYW8NocLZmmW3s05cNe?domain=ardc.edu.au> (ARDC), a federally funded digital research
infrastructure provider established under the National Collaborative
Research Infrastructure Strategy to provide Australian researchers with
competitive advantage through data. We provide data management services and
support to all Australian-based researchers.

We?re building a new website so Australian-based researchers can easily
find research data tools, resources, best practices, training, news and
events.

In order to address the needs of researchers, we?re seeking representatives
from all disciplines and all career levels to help us with website user
research and prototype testing. Knowledge of the ARDC and extensive
research data management experience are not required.


*I'm particularly interested in securing some astronomists because of the
huge volume of research data they have to manage, which is why I'm reaching
out to your society. *I want to make sure we cater to the specific research
data challenges your researchers face.

We?re seeking your help to share our registration form
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/_hbYCZY1Nqi5RAAqMFjUfSb?domain=digital8-review.typeform.com> with your researcher
membership. The following are links to existing social media posts for
sharing:

   -

   Twitter <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/bJ1jC1WLPxcMmxxApTpyVe4?domain=twitter.com>
   -

   LinkedIn
   <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/GY7SC2xMQzipGWW2kt2H9Gr?domain=linkedin.com>



To help us better understand researchers? needs, we?re looking for 14
researchers across disciplines and career stages to join our website user
experience (UX) cohort.

   -

   one-hour interview, virtual or in person depending on your location
   -

   possibility of prototype testing
   -

   $100 Woolworths Wish gift card provided for the selected participants
   -

   great opportunity to skill up on your science communication by working
   with a professional web development team.


Register your interest now:

https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/_hbYCZY1Nqi5RAAqMFjUfSb?domain=digital8-review.typeform.com


Thanks for your time.

*Kate Haggman* (she/her)

Website project manager
M +61  466 853 975
kate.haggman at ardc.edu.au
ardc.edu.au


The University of Queensland
Level 2, AIBN (Building 75)
Cnr College Rd and Cooper Rd
Brisbane, Queensland 4072, AUSTRALIA <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/_gnEC3QNPBipMoogmtQsl9Z?domain=goo.gl>


-- 
*I am an LGBTIQ Ally**      -     Find out more at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/fzcvC4QOPEiBWEE2JtMFD41?domain=monash.edu
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/m_ddC5QPXJiZK33P0SNZSgm?domain=monash.edu>*

Professor John Lattanzio
President, Astronomical Society of Australia

School of Physics and Astronomy
Monash University Victoria 3800 AUSTRALIA

Ph:  +61 (0)3 9905-4428
WWW: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/oQjhC6XQ4Lfr9776ot2Qibe?domain=users.monash.edu.au <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/9SXBC71R2NTA622XmhAHPkx?domain=maths.monash.edu.au>
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/XWwDC81V0PT6MWW5jU9Zdbm?domain=orcid.org

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"...it?s a human story that builds to a climax and it?s personal from end
to end.
You start out wondering why you bought those blue pajamas and later you?re
wondering why you were born. You go from the foolishly absurd to the deadly
serious and you?ve passed through the gaudy and the nasty along the way.
You get to the edge and you?re played out and you wonder where?s the good
news? Isn?t there supposed to be good news?"
        - Bob Dylan
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From john.lattanzio at monash.edu  Tue Dec  7 08:46:55 2021
From: john.lattanzio at monash.edu (John Lattanzio)
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2021 08:46:55 +1100
Subject: [ASA] Sustainabiliy Working Group Advocacy Workshop
Message-ID: <CAPeVJZ7H1R3E8BQLL8bXqRNBzRZwLWV=Nys1-fT=250Ffk6J-Q@mail.gmail.com>

Dear colleagues
   the Sustainability Working Group ran their workshop on political
advocacy last Friday, and I wanted to thank them for arranging that
informative event. The recording of the event, as well as associated
documents, are available from the SWG.

   If you want to stay informed of the activities of the SWG then please
contact either of the Co-Chairs Themiya Nanayakkara
<wnanayakkara at swin.edu.au> and Clancy James <clancy.james at curtin.edu.au>,
or see the SWG <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/t0glCWLVXkU5YpnK2c6Sca0?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au>webpage.

  Best wishes

   John Lattanzio
-- 
*I am an LGBTIQ Ally**      -     Find out more at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/58LrCXLW2mUXN6LR1hVTjr5?domain=monash.edu
<https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/PTUdCYW8NocLZ0yqQS97-bz?domain=monash.edu>*

Professor John Lattanzio
President, Astronomical Society of Australia

School of Physics and Astronomy
Monash University Victoria 3800 AUSTRALIA

Ph:  +61 (0)3 9905-4428
WWW: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Agr9CZY1Nqi5RmWLEcyncuo?domain=users.monash.edu.au <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/1gcvC1WLPxcMmjQo1IYxC8C?domain=maths.monash.edu.au>
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/eoSgC2xMQzipGxDXvFMIOAD?domain=orcid.org

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From ilya.mandel at monash.edu  Wed Dec  8 13:39:13 2021
From: ilya.mandel at monash.edu (Ilya Mandel)
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2021 13:39:13 +1100
Subject: [ASA] ANITA 2022 summer school and workshop
In-Reply-To: <92E803DC-D9EC-47AD-9389-1683ED8280B4@monash.edu>
References: <0457C19D-C805-48D0-A7F5-74B32FE01814@monash.edu>
	<92E803DC-D9EC-47AD-9389-1683ED8280B4@monash.edu>
Message-ID: <29F09300-9E0F-486D-833B-DC76FCFAC379@monash.edu>

Dear colleagues:

Thank you to those who have already registered for the ANITA 2022 workshop and summer school.   If you haven?t done so yet, a gentle reminder to please register via https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/scwECL7EwMfRO3RWZiBOLBd?domain=asa-anita.github.io ASAP to aid us in planning.

Best wishes,
Ilya on behalf of the organisers


> On 16 Nov 2021, at 4:13 pm, Ilya Mandel <ilya.mandel at monash.edu> wrote:
> 
> Dear colleagues:
> 
> The registration for the ANITA workshop (10-11 February) and summer school (7-9 February) is now open.  You can find the barebones website (to be filled in) at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/nf8OCMwGxOtq8JqrAskDqoD?domain=asa-anita.github.io , or https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/scwECL7EwMfRO3RWZiBOLBd?domain=asa-anita.github.io for the registration page.  As a reminder, we anticipate holding both meetings in Sydney, most likely at Macquarie University, but with hybrid-mode remote participation possible.
> 
> Please register and submit your talk titles for the workshop; student talks are particularly encouraged!
> 
> Best wishes,
> Ilya
> 
> 
>> On 10 Nov 2021, at 5:54 pm, Ilya Mandel <ilya.mandel at monash.edu> wrote:
>> 
>> Dear colleagues:
>> 
>> Please mark your calendars: we plan to hold the 2022 ANITA (Australian National Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics) summer school and workshop on February 7-9 and 10-11, respectively.  The two will run in person in Sydney, most likely at Macquarie University, but with hybrid-mode remote participation possible.  
>> 
>> The school this year will focus on topics related to Galactic Archeology.  The workshop is open to contributions across all areas of theoretical astrophysics (very broadly interpreted).  We particularly look forward to participation from students and ECRs.
>> 
>> More details, including registration information, will be posted in the next few weeks.
>> 
>> Best wishes,
>> Ilya on behalf of the organisers
> 


From karen.lee-waddell at uwa.edu.au  Wed Dec  8 19:23:04 2021
From: karen.lee-waddell at uwa.edu.au (Karen Lee-Waddell)
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2021 08:23:04 +0000
Subject: [ASA] EOI for Interim Chair of the AusSRC Board
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Dear colleagues,

Following the announcement in April 2021 of Commonwealth funding for the establishment of an Australian Square Kilometre Array Regional Centre (AusSRC), the AusSRC founding partner organisations (CSIRO, Curtin University, the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, and the University of Western Australia) are now seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in undertaking the role of interim chair of the AusSRC board.

The AusSRC board chair is expected to have:
- A significant level of independence from the partner organisations;
- Experience with board governance and multiparty joint ventures;
- Experience with Commonwealth relationships and agreements;
- An interest in, or experience with, science and science policy;
- Experience in forming collaborative ventures, strategic planning, and risk management; and
- A willingness to engage with the establishment of the AusSRC for a significant fraction of its Phase 1 program between 2022 and 2025.

More details about the role can be found on the AusSRC website: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/RpipCWLVXkU5Yrz83H6EK2k?domain=aussrc.org

To apply, please send a letter outlining your interest and a CV no later than 10 January 2022.

Please feel free to forward this message on to colleagues who may be interested.

Cheers,
Karen


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From john.lattanzio at monash.edu  Thu Dec  9 06:45:35 2021
From: john.lattanzio at monash.edu (John Lattanzio)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2021 06:45:35 +1100
Subject: [ASA] Information Universe Conference
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Hi All
    this conference <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/q051CNLJyQU0xqDZ5smRnDT?domain=informationuniverse.rug.nl>may
be of interest to some ASA members. An interesting topic, and two keynote
speakers are ASA members.

   Cheers!

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From krzysztof.bolejko at utas.edu.au  Thu Dec  9 11:25:42 2021
From: krzysztof.bolejko at utas.edu.au (Krzysztof Bolejko)
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2021 00:25:42 +0000
Subject: [ASA]  ASA Prizes open for nomination - CLOSING DATE 10th February,
 2022
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Nominations are now open for the following ASA prizes:

  *   Bok Prize for outstanding research in astronomy by an Honours or eligible Masters student,
  *   Charlene Heisler Prize for the most outstanding PhD thesis in astronomy or closely related field,
  *   Louise Webster Prize for outstanding research by a scientist early in their post-doctoral career,
  *   Anne Green Prize for a significant advance or accomplishment by a mid-career scientist,
  *   Peter McGregor Prize for exceptional achievement or innovation in astronomical instrumentation.

CLOSING DATE for all prizes is Thursday 10th February 2022.

The ASA is strongly committed to improving the representation and status of women in astronomy. The Society expects that female candidates should comprise at least 25% of the nominations for each prize and acknowledges the support of institutions for helping to achieve this goal. The fraction of female candidates nominated for each prize across the previous years is included below.

Bok Prize - Closing Date: Thursday 10th February 2022
For most outstanding Honours/Masters thesis in astronomy or a closely related field. Eligible Masters students are those who have entered their Masters degree directly from a 3 year undergraduate degree (without undertaking an Honours year). All degree requirements must have been completed in 2021.
Each Australian University can submit a maximum of two nominations per year (unless a special case can be made for an extra nomination). Nominations must be endorsed by the Head of the nominee's academic unit, in consultation with their academic staff. The Head should also certify that the applicant's degree requirements have been completed during the previous calendar year. Nominations must be submitted by the candidate's supervisor.
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 46% (2021), 38% (2020),  62% (2019), 0% (2018), 29% (2017), 50% (2016), 83% (2015), 50% (2014)
Please follow the nomination guidelines at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/So-uCjZ1N7inJKDDXCWzA6K?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au

Charlene Heisler Prize - Closing Date: Thursday 10th February 2022
For most outstanding PhD thesis in astronomy or a closely related field. The PhD thesis must have been accepted (but not necessarily conferred) by an Australian university during 2021.
Each Australian University can submit a maximum of two nominations per year (unless a special case can be made for an extra nomination). Nominations must be endorsed by the Head of the nominee?s academic unit, in consultation with their academic staff. The Head should also certify that the applicant?s degree requirements have been completed during the previous calendar year. Nominations must be submitted by the candidate's supervisor.
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 18% (2021), 45% (2020), 38% (2019), 44% (2018), 43% (2017), 25% (2016), 40% (2015), 33% (2014)
Please follow the nomination guidelines at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/k50uCk81N9tO08AAjSVA9XQ?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au

Louise Webster Prize - Closing Date: Thursday 10th February 2022
For outstanding research by a scientist early in their post-doctoral career, based on the scientific impact of a single research paper (within astronomy or a closely related field), which has the applicant as first author. The applicant is required to have been an ASA member for at least two years prior to nomination for the award and have had their PhD conferred within five years prior to the nomination deadline (acceptable leaves of absence from active research will be taken into consideration when determining eligibility).
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 80% (2021), 50% (2020), 50% (2019), 100% (2018), 0% (2017), 0% (2016), 100% (2015), 33% (2014)
Please follow the nomination guidelines at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Cj_YClx1Nji2K0mm8IyZNxG?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au

Anne Green Prize - Closing Date: Thursday 10th February 2022
For a significant advance or accomplishment by a mid-career scientist,  based on a nominated body of work that supports the scientific accomplishment and the subsequent impact of the research (within astronomy or a closely related field). The nominated body of work must have been published in refereed scientific journals, appearing in final published form within 5 years prior to the nomination deadline. The applicant is required to have been an ASA member for at least two years prior to nomination for the award and have had their PhD conferred 5 to 15 years prior to the nomination deadline (acceptable leaves of absence from active research will be taken into consideration when determining eligibility).
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 29% (2021), 40% (2020), 40% (2019), 50% (2018)
Please follow the nomination guidelines at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/NwVyCmO5glujYB883C9nUjj?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au

Peter McGregor Prize - Closing Date: Thursday 10th February 2022
For exceptional achievement or innovation in astronomical instrumentation. The award is made to an individual or team for the design, invention or improvement of astronomical instrumentation and associated software techniques that have enabled significant advances in any areas of astronomy, without restriction to wavelength or space/ground-based observations. To be eligible for the Prize the nominee or leader of a nominated team must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the nomination deadline OR the nominated work must have been primarily carried out for or by an Australian institution.
Please follow the nomination guidelines at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/CLQnCnx1jni7LAgg2imW3lH?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au


Submissions should be emailed to the ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator, Krzysztof Bolejko: krzysztof.bolejko at utas.edu.au

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Krzysztof Bolejko


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