Refraction Media

Refraction Media, publisher of Careers with STEM, is on the lookout for our next Editorial Coordinator as we wave goodbye to Amy Briggs who heading off for a science comms scholarship overseas! We're looking for a science journalist/digital guru, with a knack for social media who loves #STEM and knows how to speak to a youth audience. It's a fully remote role too. More info and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gdgmsCfZ

You know that saying 'there's no such thing as an overnight success'? No truer words could be said for science breakthroughs. Translating university science for the greater good is often the product of experience, networks and relationships built over several years. But when it works, it REALLY works, as was the case with #Gardasil and the The University of Queensland, and more recently the early success of Kandui Technologies and its collaboration with the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology. These and more stories in the latest issue of Australian University Science from the Australian Council of Deans of Science, out now. https://lnkd.in/eBQe8GCM

Fuelled by a desire to solve big problems, scientists like Australian Research Council Future Fellow Amy Cain are making their mark moving between industry and university research. In the latest issue of Australian University Science from the Australian Council of Deans of Science we share Amy's story along with that of many other scientists collaborating with industry to help push Australia forward. https://lnkd.in/eTX_ycxn

“There’s a trend with CRCs that suggests ‘bigger is better’, but with the Solving Plastic Waste CRC we really focused on what are those problems and challenges that aren’t being addressed in the value chain today. “We knew that if we helped plug those gaps, it would create a quantum effect that would support that whole sector.” That's scientist and Board Chair Leonie Walsh on how university science and industry are partnering for impact - one of the themes of the latest issue of Australian University Science from the Australian Council of Deans of Science Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eyMAX3rX

Australia's ambition to see #science at the centre of Australian industry is in good hands, thanks to the collaboration showcased in the latest issue of Australian University Science, produced in partnership with the Australian Council of Deans of Science Just a handful of examples (from the past to now) you can read more about in the magazine include: - The evolution of Work Integrated Learning and industry based research training bringing emerging science leaders and businesses, small and large, together - EM ENERGY working with University of Newcastle to establish new ways of creating green hydrogen - The University of Queensland scientists working with Nourish Ingredients to better understand how a new dairy-type product will interact with other ingredients - The many inspiring and innovative CRCs since the first one in 1990, to the more recent Solving Plastic Waste CRC setting the bar for industry & science collaboration - Australian Research Council Industry Fellowships leading to scientists being able to move freely in and out of industry - The groundbreaking work developed at UNSW with Kandui Technologies to transform waste into tiles and kitchen benchtops Read the full issue via the link below: https://lnkd.in/gChweEB9 Elizabeth Johnson Bonnie McBain Leonie Walsh Susan Howitt Warwick Dawson Tony Peacock Amy Cain Caitlin Byrt Stella Valenzuela Veena Sahajwalla

The closure of Sydney beaches this week thanks to tar balls (from oil spills) washing up is a reminder of the contaminants in marine environments we're often not aware of. Experts Robert James Bartholomew Manning G., Elisabeth Tondl and Stuart Khan discussed this and other contaminants along with host Lee Constable today at the ANSTO and Science Meets Business Innovation Series Webinar. If you missed it, sign up to the Science Meets Business newsletter for the recording. https://lnkd.in/geJ4cXSn

THIS WEEK: Protecting and restoring Australia's environment is one of Australia's #sciencepriorities, and using science to understand the impact of contaminants is a big part of achieving the goal. Hear about the interesting work underway in this area at this Thursday's ANSTO and Science Meets Business webinar on unveiling the impact of #contaminants on the environment. Featuring: Elisabeth Tondl , Contaminant Geochemist at ANSTO Robert James Bartholomew Manning G. General Manager of Sustainable Oil Recovery & Remediation (SORR) Stuart Khan Head of School of Civil Engineering from the University of Sydney. Read more and register 👇 https://lnkd.in/giDDqgAG

Congrats to all the new Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering fellows for 2024! Here are just a handful doing inspiring work: 💥 Indigenous genomics expert Alex Brown 🔬 Materials science maestro Liming Dai ⚓ Naval defence engineer Rachel Durbin, CSC 👩🌾 World farming authority Fiona Simson 🦈 Shark tracker Michelle Heupel  🧠 Brain cancer immunotherapist Misty Jenkins PhD AO We're looking forward to telling more of your stories on Science Meets Business. https://lnkd.in/gh-B4swN

With environmental #contaminants like PFAS still in the news, we're looking forward to hosting our next webinar in the ANSTO and Science Meets Business Innovation Series. Top of the list will be the innovative research and technology addressing contamination. Featuring: Elisabeth Tondl , Contaminant Geochemist at ANSTO  Robert M., General Manager of Sustainable Oil Recovery & Remediation (SORR) Stuart Khan Head of School of Civil Engineering from the University of Sydney. Read more and register 👇 https://lnkd.in/giDDqgAG

Some people question why all children should be exposed to #STEM concepts, given that not everyone will go on to further study or careers in science, technology, engineering or maths fields. But research from South Africa has found early engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts through interactive tools can profoundly enhance children’s visual literacy (reading, writing and creating images) and conceptual understanding (grasping ideas). Thanks to Moleboheng Mokhele - Ramulumo for your insights. https://lnkd.in/gYyqkYaE