Dear {Contact_First_Name},
The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology – proclaimed by the United Nations for 2025 – is a great opportunity to promote the importance of physics in outreach and education events around the country. Prof Nick Menicucci is leading the project for the AIP. He will be holding briefings for members and stakeholders, starting in Canberra on 18 July. Register here and find out more at quantum2025.org.au or email quantum2025@aip.org.au. National energy strategy is again in the news, with the proposal to add nuclear power to the mix in the transition to net-zero emissions. This highlights the need for policy debates to be informed by science and, more generally, for a scientifically literate society. No matter which technologies are chosen to reach net zero emissions, we clearly need to get on with it!
A group at Deakin is conducting a survey on women’s experiences in STEMM. Details below.
We are eagerly awaiting the 2024 AIP Congress, which will be held in Melbourne this December. Don’t miss out on the early-bird registration rate, which is available until 28 August. Details below.
Best wishes,
Nicole Bell
President, Australian Institute of Physics
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Australia joins UN celebration of the first 100 years of the quantum era
The United Nations has declared 2025 to be the International
Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
“Quantum science is both fascinating and beautiful. It only
seems mysterious because it’s far from our everyday experience and intuition,”
says Professor Nicolas Menicucci, a quantum physicist at RMIT and Chair of the
Australian Institute of Physics’ Quantum Science and Technology Topical Group.
“The Quantum Year will showcase the impact of once-esoteric
fundamental physics on our everyday lives,” says Professor Nicole Bell,
President of the Australian Institute of Physics. Read more.
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Astro prizes for AIP members Dr Sara Webb and Sophie Young
Over 17 million social media views and a reach of tens of
millions annually through traditional media is part of an impressive outreach
presence by Dr Sara Webb of Swinburne University of Technology.
She has been awarded the David Allen Prize for exceptional
achievement in astronomy communication by the Astronomical Society of
Australia.
And a theoretical sample of radio galaxies, together with how
they influence their neighbourhood, got Sophie Young of University of Tasmania the Bok Prize for
outstanding research by an honours student.
Congratulations to both AIP members. Read more about all six winners of the ASA astronomy prizes.
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Women’s experiences in STEMM: survey open
Women aged 18 and above who are working
in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine, and living in
Australia are invited to share their experiences in STEMM.
The study
involves completing an anonymous online survey (15-20min).
Data
collection will continue until late July. Participate: click here.
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Attending the 2024 AIP Congress? Get your discounted member registration rates!
Financial members of the AIP have access to numerous benefits
including financial support for students, our quarterly magazine Australian Physics,
and discounts to AIP events including the 2024
AIP Congress.
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News and opportunities
Know an excellent communicator of physics who has
contributed greatly to physics outreach and physics in NSW? Nominate them for
the 2024 NSW Community Outreach to Physics Award. Nominations close 5 July.
See all upcoming events and opportunities run by the AIP NSW Branch here.
Save up to $130 off your 2024 AIP Congress
registration with early bird tickets. Early bird registrations close 29 August.
The 2024 AIP Congress will be in Melbourne this December. More info.
The late Mr Brian McKittrick from Dingley Village,
former Head of Physics at Melbourne Grammar School from the 1970s to 1990s, was
recognised in the 2024
King’s Birthday Honours for service to secondary education. He was
co-author of books for secondary students including “Problems in Physics”.
Australian Physics magazine is calling for
technical article submissions. All members of the physics community are
encouraged to contribute, especially early-career physicists. Australian
Physics publishes work that has been peer-reviewed. Contact the editors: editors@aip.org.au.
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Australian physics in the news
Australian student helps discover potentially habitable
planet the size of Earth (The
Guardian)
Why the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year (ABC
News)
“Highly unusual” neutron star signals detected in Western
Australia (Cosmos
Magazine)
How we found remnants of Earth’s primordial crust near Perth
(The
Conversation)
Cosmos magazine moves to CSIRO Publishing (CSIRO)
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Graduate Meteorologist, Bureau of Meteorology
Get paid to study and take your physics and maths out of the classroom and into the real world. Work as a graduate meteorologist through a 10 month intensive formal training program in 2025. After successful completion of the training program, you will have a guaranteed position as a Bureau meteorologist. Graduate program is full-time, $61,820 p.a., 15.4% super. Applications close 28 July. Read more.
Each year, Physics World publishes Physics World Careers, a guide aimed at helping those with a physics background make informed decisions about their career path. Download a copy of Physics World Careers 2023 .
We can provide a free link to your physics-related job or PhD opportunity. If you would like to advertise your job, we can feature more details and a picture for a small cost. Email Michael Schmidt for more information.
Need help? Contact aip@aip.org.au.
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