July 2024 - Building Scientific Competency
A solid foundational understanding of science and the scientific method is an increasingly valuable tool. Whether it be adapting our communities and industries to the changing climate, pursuing a career in a STEMM field, or using critical thinking to review the quality and value of information, building the level of scientific competency in our state is essential for our collective future.
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With research predominately publicly funded in Australia, much of the work and study is focused on scientific advancement, publications, and securing grants – rather than ‘science’ as a commercial product or service. In this edition we look at the intersection of Science & Business, and some of the ways that science and scientists are succeeding in the market.
Victoria is home to a diverse range of environments, which vary based on factors like local climate, water availability, elevation, geology, geomorphology, soils, and others. In turn, these environments are home to different ecosystems, comprising all manner of life that have lived in these niches for centuries. This month, we take a look at some of these different ecosystems, and how we might value and protect them.