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Space Industry Work Experience at IPAS
From 13-15 July, IPAS/OzGrav was delighted to host the 2021 Space Industry Work Experience Program. This is a unique work experience program giving South Australian secondary school students, personal insight into the space industry, an understanding of necessary skills and qualifications, and networking opportunities, to inspire space-focused STEM careers.ÌýFrom a total of 162 applications, all from very high achieving students across both Metro and Rural schools, Tom Clancy, Natalie Hand and Albert Thomson were successfully selected for the 2020/2021 South Australian Space Industry Work Experience Program.
IPAS warmly welcomes 2021 ARC Laureate Fellow
Congratulations toÌýProf Kishan Dholakia, IPAS member from the School of Biological Sciences,Ìýfor being awarded a prestigious 2021ÌýARC Australian Laureate Fellowship, a fiercely competitive fellowship only awarded to researchers who have truly achieved international eminence in their fields of expertise.
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Top Talent to boost state's Quantum Materials Future
South Australia’s expertise and capabilities in advanced materials that underpin future industries such as those developing theÌýnext-generation of computers,Ìýwill be given a boost, thanks to the appointment of one of the world’s leading experts in quantum materials to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.
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Scientists on a mission from Moon to Mars
Ìýfrom theÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýfrom theÌýÌýhave received Moon to Mars Demonstrator Feasibility Grants from the Australian Space Agency.
CANCELLED! 2021 AIP/IPAS Industry Night
Curious about Science and Physics? Wondering what careers can come from studying Physics? Not sure if you should choose to study Physics in Year 11 ²¹²Ô»åÌýYear 12 or University? The 2021 AIP/IPAS Physics Industry NightÌýwill provide all the answersÌýfor you!ÌýÌý NOW!
IPAS members celebrated with prestigious university awards
CongratulationsÌýtoÌýourÌýIPASÌýmembers whose significant contributions were highlightedÌýin the 2020 University Awards for Outstanding Achievements as well as inÌýthe Faculty of Sciences Executive Dean Awards.ÌýMs Elodie JanvierÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýboth won the UniversityÌýExcellence in Research Awards,Ìýfor a professional staff memberÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýfor an early-career researcher respectively; whileÌýÌýwas awarded the Faculty of Sciences Executive DeanÌýResearch LeadershipÌýand Dr Danny Wilson was the recipientÌýofÌýtheÌý2020 Mid-Career Research Excellence Award.
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IPAS EMCRs win big in NHMRC Ideas Grants
It has been veryÌýinspirational to see brilliant IPAS early and mid-career researchers’ major success in the last round of NHMRC Ideas Grants where the success rate was below 10% nationally!Ìý