national science academies as one driver in knowledge-based developments kurt lambeck
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National Science Academies as one Driver in Knowledge-Based Developments Kurt Lambeck President, Australian Academy of Science. Buildings of the Academy. Ian Potter House Shine Dome. Australian Academy of Science. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Kurt LambeckKurt LambeckPresident, Australian Academy of SciencePresident, Australian Academy of Science
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Buildings of the Academy
Ian Potter House Shine Dome
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Australian Academy of Science
• Objective:
To promote, declare and disseminate scientific knowledge, to maintain standards of scientific endeavour and achievements in the natural sciences in Australia; and to recognise outstanding contributions to the advancement of science.
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Australian Academy of Science
Promote science through a range of activities in four major program areas:
• recognition of excellence• education and public awareness • science policy • international relations
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Australian Academy of Science
• Established in 1954 as an independent body of Australia's leading research scientists.
• There are currently about 420 elected Fellows who are among Australia's top scientists, distinguished in the physical and biological sciences (including mathematics) and their applications (about half < 65 years).
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Australian Academy of Science
Contribution in development of national science policies and agenda:
• Establishment of ASTEC • Later known as Science &Technology Council • Later known as Prime Minister’s Science,
Engineering & Innovation Council (PMSEIC)
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Australian Academy of Science
Science policy
• Position papers (cloning, hydrogen economy, climate change, etc.)
• Response to government enquiries (Review of Australian Higher Education Discussion paper, the current Innovation Review, Review of Government Research Agencies, etc.)
• Public statements (gene technology and GM plants, climate, environment, energy etc.)
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Australian Academy of Science
How to increase effectiveness of an Academy?
• Make use of a country’s Diaspora
• Use discipline-based national committees that are representative of broader S&T community
• Engage with young scientists
• Linking with other comparable bodies
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National Committees
• Currently 21 National Committees (physics, medicine, maths, chemistry, etc)
• Discipline reviews underway- space science- earth systems science- physics
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Australian Academy of Science
High Flyers Think Tanks
• Preventative health: Science and technology in prevention and early detection of disease (2008)
• Extreme natural hazards (2007)
• Innovative technical solutions for water management in Australia (2006)
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National Academies Forum
• NAF is the peak organisation for the four Australian learned academies:
• Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia• Australian Academy of Science• Australian Academy of Technological Sciences
and Engineering • Australian Academy of the Humanities
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Australian Academy of Science
These core activities involve:• education at all levels, • raising the level of scientific understanding of the community
at large, • improving career developments and opportunities for our
young researchers, • retaining a highly skilled basic research capability,• improving our participation in international programs and
enhancing bilateral and multilateral links, and• contributing to the setting of national research agendas and
priorities.
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ARC Future Fellowships scheme - new
• 200 new fellowships per year for 2009-2013
• For Australian and international mid-career researchers
• Announcement in May 09 for start in second half of 2009
• Up to $140,000 per yr; and up to $50,000 for equipment, travel, relocation costs
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PrimaryConnections
linking science with literacy
Linking science and literacy
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PrimaryConnections supported by the Australian Government
Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Education, The Hon Julia Gillard, launches Schoolyard safari, 24 April 2008
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Thank you
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