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Bill Nye 'the Science Guy' gets political

2016-04-22 12:07:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

CNN: On the eve of Earth Day, environmental activist Bill Nye told CNN that while everybody is more aware of climate change "than ever before," we still have a long way to go. The science educator and engineer, who became an icon on his 1990s hit show "Bill Nye the Science Guy," criticized the Republican presidential candidates and the fossil fuel industry for not acknowledging the deleterious effects of climate change."There's still a very strong contingent of people who are in denial about climate...

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This Is How Surfers Are Helping Fund Climate Science

2016-04-21 15:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Climate Central: Surfing is synonymous with riding waves all day, jamming to Jack Johnson, chilling around a beach bonfire by night and sleeping in a VW van before doing it all over again. But there's another idea that should also come to mind when imagining the idealized life of a surfer dude or dudette: science. L In particular, research on ocean health because, you know, their sport literally depends on it (so does the rest of humanity, but that's a whole separate conversation for another time). Oceans...

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Director CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science

2016-04-21 09:08:41| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Director CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science Lead a prestigious group of world leading astronomy facilities nationally Provide scientific vision, leadership and represent the facility internationally Pivotal leadership role within CSIRO Role Overview This exciting leadership opportunity calls for an exceptional collaborative leader who has experience in managing a national facility, strengths in stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate research outcomes through innovation. Key Responsibilities Provide scientific vision, leadership and direction to the business to ensure CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science continues to be a leader scientifically at both national and international levels Develop and implement a strategic capability plan for people, resources and infrastructure ensuring appropriate evolution and matching of capability with science directions Actively manage key external national and international relationships to advance CSIROs interests, science delivery and impact to achieve strategic goals Ensure that the Australia Telescope National Facility is responsive to the scientific goals of the Australian astronomy community, facilitate their engagement in worldleading science. Provide high level representation nationally and internationally of CSIROs Astronomy and Space Science capability including development of major new science initiatives Develop and promote a strong research culture characterised by science excellence, creativity, innovation and flexibility Develop programs that identify key research activities which can be translated to innovative outcomes. Location Sydney, Australia preferred Salary Attractive salary package and benefits offered, relocation included Term 3 years Reference Number 16881 To be successful, you will have Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering or business. A minimum of seven years experience in managing and leading large teams. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement the strategic direction for development of a major science capability. Deep understanding of relevant global science trends and the RD environment generally. Ability to work effectively at a senior leadership level, build collaborative relationships, trust and confidence with stakeholders internally, globally and nationally. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. A track record of innovation and outcome delivery. The ability to think critically, identify business issues and make critical decisions. Commitment to excellence, results and people, with a collaborative, nonadversarial style and seasoned commercial and political skills. Leadership skills evidenced by delivery of significant outcomes. To apply and to view the full position description, please go to www.csiro.aucareers . You will need to upload your covering letter and curriculum vitae as one document. AT CSIRO WE INVENT THE FUTURE. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Our solutions make a difference to industry, people and the planet. As Australias national science agency weve been pushing the edge of whats possible for over 100 years. Today we have thousands of talented people working across Australia and internationally. Our people work closely with industry and communities to leave a lasting legacy. WE COLLABORATE TO INNOVATE. Find out more! www.csiro.au CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science CASS is our provider of technology and services for radio astronomy, spacecraft tracking and space sciences. It includes the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder telescope and contributing to the international development of the Square Kilometre Array telescope. The Business comprises the Australia Telescope National Facility ATNF, NASA operations at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex CDSCC Tidbinbilla, and radio astronomy and space related research activities. Key capability areas include radio astronomy, astrophysics, space science coordination, and nationalinternational facilities management. The ATNF comprises a number of worldclass radio astronomy observatories. Visit www.atnf.csiro.au Applications close, May 19, 2016

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