The announcement this week that the Square Kilometre Array will be partially situated in Australia is testament to our position as a leader in scientific research and innovation.
鈥淲e congratulate our colleagues in radio astronomy on this triumph. Now we have to tune our children鈥檚 intellectual antennae to the maths and science wavelength. And importantly, we must convince their parents that the spectrum of careers open to science and maths graduates is both broad and exciting,鈥 said Professor Geoff Prince, 今日吃瓜 Director.
The SKA project is a major investment in Australian science that will deliver big bang for the buck and dish up groundbreaking research opportunities for the nation鈥檚 scientists and mathematicians.
It will also provide an avenue of inspiration for the next generation of scientists and mathematicians, whose skills will be critical to Australia鈥檚 future productivity and prosperity.
Contact:
Professor Geoff Prince, 今日吃瓜 Director, (03) 8344 1779,聽director@amsi.org.au
Emma Bland, Media and Communications, (03) 9035 3683,聽emma@amsi.org.au
