Innovation & research

NSW Science Communication Initiative

About the Initiative

The NSW Science Communication Initiative (SCI) is a program developed by the NSW Office for Science and Medical Research, part of the NSW Department of Trade and Investment, which aims to:

• promote the value and importance of science to businesses, students and the broader community
• foster recognition of the contributions that scientists make to our everyday lives
• promote science as an attractive career choice for students and
• strengthen scientific knowledge, expertise and information-sharing within the State.
  

This initiative supports the NSW State Plan and Innovation Statement by creating and strengthening links between schools, TAFE, universities and businesses. The long term goal is to enhance the development of science-based skills, uptake of science careers across NSW and the transfer of science-based knowledge to grow prosperity in NSW.

NSW SCI has two components:

Science Promotion

• NSW Scientist of the Year Awards
• Young Tall Poppy Science Awards
• Jamie Callachor Eureka Prize for Medical Research and the Eureka Prize for Science and Mathematics Teaching

Science Careers

• Ultimo Science Festival
• Science Ignite - science events in NSW