Increasing diversity in the STEM workforce is about realising the full human potential, Dr Cathy Foley says.

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Applications for the 2021-22 cohort of the Australian Science Policy Fellowship Program are now open.

“I’m inspired by the talent and passion of our Science Policy Fellows and excited to see the how their contributions elevate and embrace the role of science in policy,” says Dr Foley.

"The development of vaccines for COVID-19 has been described as a modern day miracle, with more than 200 million people already vaccinated around the world, barely a year after the seriousness of the pandemic became clear." Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, on the vaccine development.

Earlier this month, Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, appeared on the ABC's Radio National Science Show, outlining her vision for the role.

In one of her first public appearances as Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley chaired a discussion exploring collaborations and innovative contributions between Australia and the US in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Australia’s Chief Scientist, Cathy Foley, congratulates recipients of Australian honours this week, including mathematician Emeritus Professor Cheryl Praeger, who received the nation’s highest award. Professor Praeger was one of four people appointed Companions of the Order of Australia.

A snapshot Dr Finkel's work across a variety of domains, including advice to government, STEM education and workforce, science in the community, and international engagement.

The Finkel Files: Selected speeches from Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel AO, has been published online.

Australia’s Chief Scientist Alan Finkel continued his enthusiastic advocacy of the hydrogen industry when he spoke at the Australian Hydrogen Conference on Monday, telling the online audience that hydrogen has massive potential in transport, especially, but also in industry and domestic use.