Name: Dr Jana Phan IMNIS Program: 2016 IMNIS Engage Pilot Program Background and Journey: Jana studied a PhD in plant genetics from The University of Adelaide. Following graduation, she worked as a Science Policy Analyst at the Australian Academy of Science. During her time at the Australian Academy of Science she worked on synthesising, analysing and developing evidence-informed policy. […]
IMNIS Alumni: Where are they now? – Dr Clayton Harris
Name: Dr Clayton Harris IMNIS Program: 2016 IMNIS Engage Pilot Program Background and Journey: Clayton studied an undergraduate degree in Environmental Management and Ecology at La Trobe University. Followed by Honors and PhD in Environmental Chemistry focusing on dissolved organic Nitrogen leached from Eucalyptus leaves acting as a food source to in-stream food webs. Following on from his PhD he joined the Department of Industry, Science, […]
Engaging with Industry in South Australia
In May earlier this year, the Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering’s IMNIS initiative hosted their Engaging with Industry series around Australia as part of the 2020-21 National Program. This series invites a panel of industry experts to share insights and advice with IMNIS mentees wanting to engage with industry and establish industry collaborations. IMNIS […]
Turning challenge into opportunity: Pamela Naidoo-Amegl...
A global pandemic is a unique challenge we are all facing together. Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio is a strongly committed IMNIS mentor in Sydney. We invited Pamela to share her advice for PhD students and early-career researchers to help them manage and navigate this hurdle. Research future employers, learn new ways to communicate, acknowledge negative emotions For […]
STEM Careers: from Research to Policy
“In trying to map out my career so far, I can probably pinpoint four key points since high school that have led me to where I am today. Each of these points represented a significant juncture that played an important role in influencing my pathway to working in a career at the intersection of science and policy.”