26 new STEM Ambassadors appointed

To accommodate the growing need for expert advice amongst parliamentarians, Science & Technology Australia has appointed 26 new STEM Ambassadors in 2023.

This STEM Ambassadors program was created by Science & Technology Australia in 2019 to expand access to expert advice on opportunities emerging from science, technology, engineering and maths.

The 2023 intake of STA STEM Ambassadors will meet regularly with their matched federal MP or Senator over the next two years.

Science & Technology Australia Chief Executive Officer Misha Schubert said a record-breaking number of MPs and Senators joined the program in 2023 to deepen their access to expert insight on emerging capabilities.

“We’re at a remarkable point in history where an explosion of complex science and technology advances are about to dramatically reshape our economy, our lives and our jobs,” she said.

“And what we’re seeing in response is a strong surge in the need for expert advice as lawmakers seek to keep pace with those developments and learn more about new technologies and their implications.

“Through this unique program, we match MPs and Senators with their own STA STEM Ambassador to give them regular access to a powerful network of Australian STEM experts to inform policy development.

“We’re delighted to welcome our 2023 STA STEM Ambassadors and thank them in advance for sharing their expertise and developing a strong working relationship with their MPs and Senators.”

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