Australian Academy of Science - Identifying HASS/STEM Collaboration Strengths in Australian Research

Identify strengths from collaborations between the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) sectors in Australian research

label Opportunity type
College approved Internship
schedule Application date
8 Sep 2021 | 10pm - 5 Oct 2021 | 4am
school Level
Bachelor
Master
contact_support Contact
Internship course convenor
science.enquiries@anu.edu.au
+61 2 6125 2809

About

Credit : For credit

The Australian Academy of Science is Australia’s most eminent scientific body. The Academy was established by Royal Charter in 1954 and has a Fellowship of over 500 leading Australian scientists each elected for their outstanding contributions to the scientific disciplines. The Academy champions, celebrates and supports excellence in Australian science, promotes international scientific engagement, builds public awareness and understanding of science and provides independent, authoritative and influential scientific advice.

The Academy is headquartered in Canberra at the iconic Shine Dome and Ian Potter House (currently undergoing repairs following the January 2020 hailstorms) and has a secretariat of approximately 60 staff who support Fellows in their efforts to shape the future of Australian science.

An opportunity exists for a high-achieving undergraduate or master’s student from ANU to undertake a stakeholder engagement internship at the Academy under the guidance of the experienced National Committees for Science team.

 

Internship details
Availability Semester 1, 2022
Disciplines
  • Science communication and outreach
  • Stakeholder engagement
Level
  • Undergraduate 2nd or 3rd year
  • Postgraduate coursework
Open to international students Yes
Preferred project skills
  • Excellent written communication
  • Interest in the Australian research sector
  • Creativity and initiative when problem solving
Clearances required No
Host supervisor
Location 1 Farrell Place, Canberra
If necessary, does this internship offer an online only option: Yes
   

 

Background:

In 2017 the International Council for Science and the International Social Science Council merged to become the International Science Council (ISC), a broad umbrella representing natural, physical and social sciences. The Australian Academy of Science is Australia’s member to the ISC and many of its associated international bodies across the natural and physical sciences.

 

Project:

We are seeking an intern to help identify strengths from collaborations between the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) sectors in Australian research.

The project is open to be adjusted to a suitable candidate’s personal interest, but some areas of HASS/STEM collaboration that may be suggested to look into include space science, geography and Earth sciences (including climate impacts on populated regions), history and philosophy of science. The intern would liaise with members of the Academy’s National Committees for Science in relevant disciplines and with staff in the National Committees team to narrow the focus of the project. There may be additional opportunities to build linkages with relevant teams at the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and/or the Australian Academy of Humanities.

The key output would be to produce an article or short paper featuring 1-3 positive collaborations between HASS-STEM researchers in Australia, to be potentially featured in one of the Academy’s newsletters.

 

Criteria:

The internship would be best suited for someone who has an interest in both HASS and STEM, or an individual from either background of study who is interested in learning about collaborations between the two. The intern would need to have strong written communication ability, the ability to undertake independent research, creativity and initiative.

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Identifying HASS/STEM Collaboration Strengths in Australian Research