CSIRO Staff Association members and delegates are invited to submit an expression of interest to attend Science meets Parliament (SMP) 2022.
Conducted online over several days in late February and early March, the conference is described as ‘Australia’s single largest vehicle for deep engagement between the science and technology sector and decision-makers.’
As a founding member of event host Science and Technology Australia (STA), each year the union sponsors a number of Staff Association members to participate.
Staff Association members interested in attending the event should email a brief expression of interest (EOI) to [email protected] by Friday 18 February 2022.
The short EOI should describe the work performed at CSIRO and reasons for the interest in attending SMP.
CSIRO Staff Association delegates Carlie Devine and Ryan Farr were sponsored to attend last year’s event.
“As an as early career researcher, it was really informative for me to kind of get to understand and think of how policy is made, how that link between science and scientific research and politicians is made and how we can start becoming those trusted advisors to try and help shape policy,” Ryan said.
“A real highlight for me was meeting a parliamentarian. It was really nice to talk one-on-one and experience a really engaging opportunity, a great way to start connecting to our policy makers,” Carlie said.
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Getting science into the media: featuring David Speers, Janice Peterson, Tory Shepherd and Kieran Gilbert. |
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Monday, 28 February 2022 |
Welcome and keynote: Science Minister Melissa Price, Laureate Professor Peter Doherty. |
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How the Parliament, the public service and policymaking work: David Fredericks, Sunita Bose, Luke Sheehy, Amit Singh |
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Practice your pitch: Tanya Ha, Jane O’Dwyer and Peter Derbyshire. |
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Online welcome reception: Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley |
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Tuesday, 1 March 2022 |
Advocacy with impact: Tanya Hosch, Feyi Akindoyeni and Kate Cole. |
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Key skills for science advocates: Catriona Jackson and Dr Tony Peacock. |
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Preparing to meet a Parliamentarian or advisor: Professor Brian Schmidt, Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Mr Harry Godber and Anna Maria Arabia. |
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An Evening with Brian Cox: Professor Brian Cox in conversation with Kirsten Banks |
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Wednesday, 2 March 2022 |
National Press Club: featuring Professor Mark Hutchinson. |
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Thursday, 3 March 2022 |
Keynote Address: Arthur Sinodinos AO Ambassador to the United States of America. |
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Parliamentary Forum: Dr Katie Allen MP, Senator Dorinda Cox and Dr Mike Freelander MP. |
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Indigenous STEM: Andrew Dowding, Victor Steffensen, Dr Leah Talbot and Karlie Noon. |
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Meet the Chiefs: Professor Bronwyn Fox, Dr Amanda Caples, Dr Daniel Walker and Jane MacMaster. |
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Friday, 4 March 2022 |
Health Equity: Dr Jamal Rifi, Dr Jason Agostino, Todd Fernando and Professor Julie Leask. |
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Indigenous Knowledges: Michael Schwager, Dr Sadie Heckenberg and Scientia Fellow Dr Margaret Raven. |
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Commercialisation Masterclass: with Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley. |
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Thursday, 2 June 2022 |
National Gala Dinners: concurrent Gala Dinners in major cities across the country. |
The complete program can be viewed here.
Each year the Staff Association sponsors several union members to attend SMP. If you’re interested in participating, please email a short EOI to [email protected] by Friday 18 February 2022. Early career researchers are particularly encouraged to apply.
