Grace announces additional patent notices of allowance for flash chromatography technology
19 October, 2012WR Grace & Co announced today that the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted three additional notices of allowance related to the company’s Reveleris flash chromatography system.
We always knew we were smarter
19 October, 2012If primary school students engage in science for just 10 hours/year, their standardised test scores in maths and language arts improve.
Exciting new science for Australian primary schools
08 October, 2012The Australian Academy of Science’s science education program for primary schools, PrimaryConnections, released 10 new units last week, fully aligned to the national science curriculum.
Education reform needs stronger science focus, says La Trobe Chancellor
19 July, 2012With higher education undergoing profound change - reflecting challenges in environmental degradation, food security, emerging diseases and more - La Trobe University Chancellor Adrienne E Clarke AC has called for urgent action to boost Australia’s scientific understanding and awareness.
ASTM program provides compliance evidence
18 April, 2012A program sponsored and administered by ASTM International - the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity - will be a major benefit to suppliers, by verifying to their customers their conformance with ASTM test methods.
How to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers
23 October, 2011Across Australia and New Zealand and much of the world there is a growing shortage of science, engineering, technology and mathematics graduates. How to inspire students to pursue these subjects in their post-secondary education is challenging educators globally. Microsoft commissioned two surveys with Harris Interactive to try to gain insight about what can better prepare and inspire students to pursue post-secondary education in STEM subjects.
UTS institute adds momentum to MRCF
21 October, 2011A collaborative effort by medical research teams to commercialise new research is gaining momentum with the addition of the ithree institute at the University of Technology, Sydney.
International Food Safety Training Laboratory opens
11 October, 2011Waters Corporation, FDA and University of Maryland have opened the International Food Safety Training Laboratory.
Helping teachers bring new technologies into the classroom
18 July, 2011Science teachers will be able to bring new technologies into the classroom thanks to a new online science resource.
Scientist for a Day program for NZ businesses
10 May, 2011A program offering the services of Industrial Research Ltd’s scientists and engineers aims to encourage New Zealand businesses to focus on how R&D can improve their producitivity and profitability.
Quality improvements through online sorter training
29 April, 2011A major multinational food processor purchased a subscription to Key’s PROliance Online Training program, as a way to effectively train its plant personnel on the maintenance and operation of Key Technology’s equipment.
Awards for early career researchers
10 November, 2010The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the proposal by the Australian Research Council to create new Discovery Awards for early career researchers.
Dow AgroSciences and PICSE help students into science careers
02 November, 2010Dow AgroSciences has joined forces with PICSE (Primary Industry Centre for Science Education) to help attract Australia’s future scientists to careers in agribusiness and research.
TecQuipment engineering education products
04 February, 2010TecQuipment designs, develops and manufactures a comprehensive range of products for engineering education.
Scientists embrace business
01 December, 2009Communication, project management and commercialisation skills combined with advanced scientific knowledge can create a degree that is the scientific equivalent to an MBA.
