Australia’s Chief Scientist has a message for our senior high school students finishing their final year of school: "Don’t lose heart. Year 12 is your last year at school and it might feel like the end of something. But actually it’s the beginning of the rest of your life!"
Australia will not solve its great challenges, including the development of new low-emissions technologies, a space industry, defence and quantum technologies, without making use of the full human potential, Dr Foley says.
Fifteen early and mid-career scientists bring the skills they gained during their PhDs to new roles helping policy development in the Australian Public Service.
Dr Foley was very impressed recently to receive a package of portraits of her from year 2 students at Burgmann Anglican School in the ACT. The students had been learning in their science unit about the Earth’s resources as well as researching Australian scientists. This led to an investigation of the role of Australia’s Chief Scientist, including about Dr Foley’s work and early life.
Artificial intelligence algorithms can go to work on scientific data “like that robotic vacuum cleaner that cleans up the house when you’re not there": Cathy Foley’s interview with Cosmos magazine.
The full potential of quantum technologies will not be realised unless it is developed in a way that recognises the diversity of the human experience, Cathy Foley says
Cathy Foley addressed the National Press Club on Wednesday on her agenda to improving connections between the research sector, industry and government..
