Strong interest from Parliament generates record-breaking intake of STEM Ambassadors

A growing number of Parliamentarians seeking regular expert advice on complex science and technology issues has seen Science & Technology Australia appoint a record-breaking 26 new STEM Ambassadors in 2023.

Portrait circles of all 26 STEM Ambassadors placed on top of a photo of Australia.

The STEM Ambassadors program was created by Science & Technology Australia in 2019 to expand access to expert advice on exciting opportunities emerging from science, technology, engineering and maths.

The 2023 intake of STA STEM Ambassadors – announced today – will meet regularly with their matched federal MP or Senator over the next two years.

Science & Technology Australia Chief Executive Officer Misha Schubert said a record-breaking number of MPs and Senators join the program in 2023 to deepen their access to expert insight on emerging capabilities.

“We’re at a remarkable point in history where an explosion of complex science and technology advances are about to dramatically reshape our economy, our lives and our jobs,” she said.

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