Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering

It was fantastic for our CEO Kylie Walker to be in Singapore with the Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science and Anna-Maria Arabia, CEO of The Australian Academy of Science to announce the first-round recipients of the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (#GSTDF). 🌏 We’re excited to facilitate this important program and look forward to seeing the global impact it achieves. Delivered in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science, funded by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gj-Jtka8

As we head into the holiday season, we’re delighted to highlight this week’s #MentorMonday, Peter Kambouris and his mentee, Rebecca F., a Research Scientist at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. Peter is the Enterprise Manager for scaling commercial impact at CSIRO, and he recently founded an endowment fund for entrepreneurial PhD students at The University of Queensland, called Molecular Maverick Award. 🗣 Reflecting on his experience, Peter shared, "Being an IMNIS mentor has been incredibly fulfilling. Witnessing Rebecca’s growth, along with that of my other mentee, has been inspiring – particularly in navigating networks and leveraging opportunities to achieve their goals. Sharing my experiences and seeing their confidence grow has reinforced the power of knowledge exchange and the importance of fostering innovation in the next generation. I am deeply passionate about empowering future scientists and entrepreneurs." 🗣 Rebecca also expressed her gratitude for the #IMNIS program and her Mentor, “The IMNIS program has significantly expanded my professional network and offered invaluable guidance and advice through its professional development workshops. Peter has been incredibly kind, supportive, knowledgeable and inspiring. His insightful perspectives have been instrumental in my growth and success. He consistently encouraged me to engage and connect with professionals not only in the Biomedical field but also across diverse STEM sectors, thereby broadening my network beyond academia. Peter’s mentorship has been pivotal in shaping my professional development and confidence, I have gained critical skills in industry engagement, strategic networking and cross-disciplinary collaboration” 🔗 Discover more about the #IMNIS program and the opportunities it offers: https://lnkd.in/g7Ee8kkE

🌟 Meet our final #ScholarSaturday for the year – Anntonette Dailey. 🎓 Anntonette joins the #ElevateSTEM 2025 cohort as a postgraduate Scholar, preparing to embark on her PhD journey in the new year. We’re thrilled to celebrate her incredible achievement as one of Science & Technology Australia’s 2025 Superstars of STEM – a prestigious recognition announced by the Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science. Anntonette is among inspiring women and non-binary trailblazers in STEM, breaking gender stereotypes and shaping a brighter, more inclusive future. 👩🏼🔬 👏 Join us in congratulating Anntonette on this remarkable milestone. 📖 Learn more about her Superstars of STEM feature: https://lnkd.in/gcaT-dpR 🔗 Find out more about our Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM scholarships: https://lnkd.in/gRKmPUxX

🌟 2024 all staff ATSE annual planning sessions has inspired to get set and go for 2025! We’re getting set to welcome in 2025 – the year ATSE turns the big 50. To get ahead, we gathered the crew to think big and notch up some important organisational learnings. It was especially lovely to have us all together. 🗣 Thank you to Dr Melanie Bagg GAICD, CEO of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) and former diplomat Louise Hand PSM for speaking so candidly about the value and importance of networking with authenticity. We also heard from Gabrielle Sullivan MD at Sullivans Legal Co on current legislation and learnings about a workplace that practices good psycho-social practices. 🤝 Huge appreciation goes out to Wilay Designs for skillfully and patiently guiding us through their fantastic cultural workshops. Your sharing of your traditional knowledge, culture and personal journeys of being proud First Nations women was a highlight. 🙏🏼 And a special thanks goes out to ATSE President, Dr Katherine Woodthorpe AO FTSE FAICD, Honorary Fellow Dr TJ Higgins AO FTSE FAA and Dr John Bell FTSE, for the insightful and inspiring Fireside Chat in a melting Canberra summer. Your expert knowledge and art of storytelling inspired us all.

For the last #FellowFriday of the year, we’re excited to feature the incredible Professor Chamindie Punyadeera FTSE. Professor Punyadeera is a translational scientist at the intersection of cutting-edge research and transformative applications with real-world impact. Her groundbreaking work transforms biomarkers into impactful solutions for patients and industry. A testament to her ingenuity, her saliva-based diagnostic technology received FDA approval for the US market, paving the way for the early diagnosis of over one million patients globally. Chamindie is also a passionate advocate for advancing the role of women in STEM, inspiring the next generation of leaders. This month has been particularly momentous for Professor Punyadeera, as she: 🏆 Received the Innovator Award at STEM Sisters Women of Colour in STEM Awards 2024. 🔬 Secured an Australian Research Council discovery project grant as Chief Investigator B, collaborating with Charles Sturt University on the project capturing elusive bionanoparticles via oscillating field-induced convection. 👏 Join us in celebrating Professor Punyadeera’s extraordinary achievements and her lasting impact on science and society. 🔗 Learn more about her inspiring work: https://lnkd.in/gA4YJr4c

The annual Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) was announced yesterday by Treasurer Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP. Key STEM announcements from MYEFO include: 📚 $2.5 billion over 11 years for further Universities Accord reforms, including $20 million to establish an interim Australian Tertiary Education Commission. ⚡ $1.2 billion over six years for energy transmission upgrades. 🌏 $10.2 million over three years to improve fugitive methane emissions reporting. 🚫 Exclusion of gambling and tobacco research (except harm reduction research) from the R&D tax incentive. 📺 Watch the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gtVDFQbx 📖 Explore the MYEFO details: https://lnkd.in/gsuaXhdJ

🌍 #Throwback to the Frontiers Empowering Resilience symposium in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering. ATSE is proud to have played a role in delivering the international symposium focused on creative solutions to strengthen resilience through innovation, sustainable community building and climate adaptation. 🌱 This impactful event brought together researchers, innovators and practitioners from the UK and around the world to explore creative solutions for strengthening resilience. Events like these highlight the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change and shaping a more resilient future. Big shoutout to our incredible Fellows who led the way: 👩🔬 Professor Lyn Beazley AO FTSE FAA, former WA Chief Scientist, co-chaired the event and highlighted how science and engineering can tackle global issues. 🌍 Emeritus Professor Mark Bush FTSE, Chair of ATSE's WA division, welcomed attendees from across the globe to Perth. ⚡ Emeritus Professor Andrew Blakers FTSE FAA delivered a keynote on his passion for nature and laid out the pathway to a 100% renewable future. 🌿 Distinguished Professor Kingsley Dixon AO FTSE addressed biodiversity, followed by a hands-on demo at Kings Park. 🏙️ Professor Peter Newman AO FTSE delivered a thought-provoking talk on the Net Zero transition and cutting-edge innovations for resilience. 💡 Read more about the symposium and its outcomes here: https://lnkd.in/e4tA3Fmj

This month, we proudly welcomed our new cohort of #ElevateSTEM Scholars as they embark on their journey towards transforming the STEM landscape in 2025. 🚀 Through the Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM scholarships, we’re committed to bridging the workforce gap, fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of diverse STEM leaders. 🥼 With 256 new Scholars joining the program, we’re looking forward to supporting these future trailblazers as they take the next step towards shaping a more inclusive and dynamic STEM sector. 🔗 Learn more about the #ElevateSTEM scholarships: https://lnkd.in/gRKmPUxX

🌐 Advancing global collaboration in science & technology. Following the announcement of the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element recipients. It was great for our CEO, Kylie Walker to join the Australian High Commissioner to Singapore with Australia’s Minister for Industry and Science, the Hon Ed Husic MP and The Australian Academy of Science CEO, Anna-Maria Arabia to hear from leading Australian AI innovators in Singapore at the High Commission. This meeting marked another step in fostering international partnerships and innovation. 🤝 📸 In the frame (L-R): Tim Rosenfield, CEO, Firmus Technologies | Dennis Ang, Sr Director, Enterprise Business (ASEAN and ANZ Region), NVIDIA | Allaster Cox, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore | Professor Simon See, Chief Solution Architect & Global Head, NVIDIA AI Technology Center | Hon Ed Husic MP, Australian Minister for Industry and Science | Anna-Maria Arabia, CEO, The Australian Academy of Science | Kylie Walker, ATSE CEO. 🔗 Discover more about the GSTDF funding initiative from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, delivered by ATSE in partnership with the Australian Academy of Science: glodip.org.au

👏 Congratulations to Professor Shujuan Huang from Macquarie University for being awarded $496,881 through the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, delivered by ATSE in collaboration with The Australian Academy of Science. Professor Huang’s project, Advanced Green Manufacturing and Automation Technology for Next-Generation Solar Cells addresses critical challenges in cleaner and greener manufacturing of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) through a machine learning assisted production process, combining innovation with sustainability. This project strengthens international collaboration with the Republic of Korea. 🌏 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gj-Jtka8