Media release from The Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science
4 August 2022
The Australian Government is celebrating the work of our scientists this National Science Week, working to close the gender gap and inspire the next generation to be part of the highly skilled STEM sector.
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic made the comments at Parliament House as he marked this year’s National Science Week, which will run from 13-21 August.
“Australia is home to some of the best and brightest scientists and researchers – and it’s an incredible talent pool that we want to grow,” Minister Husic said.
“The Government is determined to address the gender gap in our science and research sectors, to ensure that girls and women can see a place in that STEM talent pool and then to take a deep breath and dive in.”
This year’s festival runs from 13 to 21 August, with thousands of events.
National launch with Minister at Parliament House – Thursday 4 August.
Scientists, experts and event organisers are available for interview leading up to and throughout National Science Week. Here are some early stories:
National: 88% of Australians trust science and scientists, but scepticism has increased slightly amid social media misinformation – 3M State of Science Index 2022 results reveal what we think of science
Canberra: First Nations Sciences of the Land: the official launch of National Science Week at Parliament House
Hobart: Dr Karl, a NASA astrobiologist, and 150 roving scientists walk into a science bar…
Adelaide: Daleks, racing drones, and dinosaur droppings: Science Alive! is back
Melbourne & online: Are you smarter than a TV personality? Charlie Pickering quizzes Nate Byrne, Lawrence Leung and scientists
Melbourne: Step inside the International Space Station and take a selfie
Perth: What does climate change have to do with human rights?
National, with Brisbane talent: 1,500+ rockets simultaneously launched around Australia
Darwin: Thunderbirds are go! Why have they gone? Ask a palaeontologist
Sydney: Fighting superbugs, big bad tech, caring for sky country, and microfactories making new materials from old – Sydney Science Festival returns.
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