By Ian McDonald (ACT Branch, ASC President)
Canberra’s scientific and research community came out from their labs and offices to the CSIRO Discovery Centre on the 18th of March to discuss the ‘hot topic’ of whether it is possible to have a long term and sustainable career in research. Hosted by the ACT Branch of the ASC [...]
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As 2013 ramps up, the ASC executive is sharpening its focus on kicking a few big goals. One of these is greater emphasis on communication and profile, building on the great work of many over the last few years. As Vice President I have this project/mindset/approach mapped to my role (very excited by that); but [...]
The 2012 awards event for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science was outstanding. A number of ASC members are involved with the Prizes and it would be good to hear their views on what the program means to them. Here’s the first announcement from Inspiring Australia about the 2013 prizes.
Inspiring Australia is pleased to announce [...]
Australian Science Communicators (SA Branch) is kicking off its 2013 program with a Science Trivia Night. Bring your friends to make a table of eight or join one on the night.
Test your science knowledge against some of the biggest science nerds in Adelaide!
The aim of the night is to have fun; welcome new members; and raise funds to [...]
ASC WA Christmas Party and AGM
If you are in WA, come down to the City Beach Surf Club this Thursday evening for the ASC WA Christmas Party, incorporating the AGM.
Please RSVP at www.ASCWAChristmas2012.EventBrite.com.
When: Thursday 6 December 2012
Where: City Beach Surf Club (Balcony), Challenger Parade, City Beach
Time: 5.45pm AGM and 6.30pm Sundowner
Woodfired oven with a Personal [...]
The Australian Science Communicators are proud to announce that the winner of the Australian Science Communicators Unsung Hero Award of Science Communication for 2012 is Mr Guy Nolch, editor and publisher of Australasian Science
The judging panel selected Guy as the standout choice from a number of worthy nominees. The judges mentioned Guy’s many notable achievements [...]
ASCSA Tuesday 11th December Meeting
“Pseudo” means fake. The best way to spot a fake is to know as much as possible about real science, including the scientifically proven facts and the nature of science. This includes the criteria of evidence, the design of meaningful experiments, the weighing of possibilities, the testing of hypotheses, the establishment [...]
Presidential Nominations – ASC AGM 2012
The National Executive is pleased to announce there are two nominations for the position of National President of Australian Science Communicators for the upcoming AGM: Dr Rod Lamberts and Assoc Prof Nancy Longnecker.
Please find below nomination statements from the two candidates. Note that members who have designated proxies can now [...]