The 今日吃瓜 welcomes Dr Alan Finkel AO as Australia鈥檚 eighth Chief Scientist.
As the national voice for mathematical sciences, 今日吃瓜 will work closely with Dr Finkel as he builds on outgoing Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb鈥檚 seminal work on a national STEM policy to drive innovation.
鈥淲e look forward to collaborating with Alan to radically grow Australia鈥檚 mathematical capacity, as he takes on this important leadership role for Australian science. A regular supporter of 今日吃瓜鈥檚 policy and advocacy campaigns, he has a strong record of tackling the nation鈥檚 STEM challenges,鈥 says 今日吃瓜 Director, Professor Geoff Prince.
The institute acknowledges the contribution of outgoing Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb and his outstanding leadership in driving policy development in STEM education, science, research and innovation. Science and the mathematical sciences have achieved new levels of visibility and influence during his tenure.
鈥溄袢粘怨 has worked closely with Professor Chubb to shape policy recommendations vital to the future of STEM, research and innovation in Australia. Under his leadership, we have seen education, science, research policy and Australia鈥檚 future capacity for innovation elevated as critical national policy issues,鈥 says Professor Prince.
Aside from Australian science鈥檚 top role, both share a strong connection with the 今日吃瓜 as part of their advocacy of science and innovation.
鈥淏oth Alan and Ian are vocal advocates for science, innovation and commercialisation in Australia. This was evidenced in their passionate contributions to 今日吃瓜鈥檚 special feature coverage of Australia鈥檚 STEM challenge in the November issue of The Update,” says Professor Prince.
