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Monash Science Society (MSS)

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9905 5175

Address: G05, 19 Rainforest Walk 3800 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.monashsciencesociety.org

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24.01.2022 In recognition of Women In Maths Day, we would like to celebrate all of the amazing women in maths for their achievements and contributions Without these amazing women, STEM would not be where it is today

24.01.2022 You're Invited Join The Anatomy Behind Teen Pregnancy The Philippines has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates throughout Asia with 1 in every 10 school-aged girls (15 to 19) having already given birth to a child Why are teen pregnancy so high risk and dangerous? In this Open Webinar: Dr Rimma Medres (MD, GP Monash University Health Services) explains the anatomy behind early pregnancy & the Halad to Health Ph team explains the local reality of teen pregnancy in Buk...idnon. 3pm PHST/5PM AEST Wed 14 Oct Open to all & FREE to Register https://events.humanitix.com/teenpregnancyanatomy

24.01.2022 Congratulations to the new 2021 MSS committee members! We thank the previous committee for their incredible work through such a tough year and look forward to creating a better life of Monash Science students in 2021!

22.01.2022 Shout out to physiology students and any student looking at delving into physio and allied health in the future or wanting to broaden their skillset! Our wonderful sponsor and supporter Brinkworth Consulting Group are releasing their final mid-year applications for their Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance!... This course will give you hands-on experience and enable you to work alongside Physiotherapists and Allied Health professionals while completing your degree. Notable highlights of this course ... - Fully government funded for Australian residents and citizens (usually $12,500!) !!! - Face to face training, delivered within your university holidays 6 week, hands-on, practical training course - 120 hours of work placement with a physio organised for you - Lots of employment opportunities in the health industry - minimum requirement is this Cert IV - Get ahead of your peers and secure your future - Boutique training of 20 students Dates: Monday 28th June - Friday 9th July (2 weeks) Monday 22nd November - Friday 17th December (4 weeks) Places are extremely limited Apply here- https://booking.appointy.com//brinkworth/bookings/calendar

22.01.2022 Investment in renewables has taken a serious, and worryingly large hit this year and the Monash Energy Club is keen to find out why. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a panel more qualified to answer that question and plenty more. Bobby Vidakovic, Director of Clean Futures @ Clean Energy Finance Corporation; Andrew Harpham, Director @ Frontier Economics; and Angela MacDonald-Smith, Senior Reporter @ Australian Financial Review. Join us next Monday 7th September at 12-1:15pm via ...zoom Register at: bit.ly/MECwebinar4 More info on events at: MonashEnergy.org/events

22.01.2022 Are you a graduate or soon-to-be graduate and thinking about what’s next? Want to make a difference? Take a look at the Woodside Energy Partnership PhD Scholarship Program and get paid to make an impact! To find out more about this EXCELLENT opportunity AND to submit your application/interest, please click on this link: https://bit.ly/2GYGVgU There will also be an Information Session next Thursday, 24th Sept at 5pm. Paul Webley (Director of Woodside Monash Energy Partnership) will be sharing more about this scholarship program. Click this link to register for the session: https://bit.ly/3kbQwPG

21.01.2022 You're invited to the 2020 Girls in Science Forum, a virtual event on Monday 26th October from 2.00pm 3.00pm (AEDT), hosted by Australian reporter, Allison Langdon and broadcast across Australia and New Zealand. This event is created for female secondary and tertiary students interested in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine, and aims to encourage young women to consider STEMM-related fields as a vocation. The 2020 event will be a Climate Edition i...ncluding a panel of leading female researchers tackling the important issues surrounding climate change. The critical urgency of climate change has meant that our 2020 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellows are working within research areas never investigated before. The forum provides an opportunity for students to hear from the 2020 Fellows and ask them questions about their research and career path. In a time when COVID-19 has disrupted the year for many students this event looks to engage with the future generations of ambitious females that we know have a strong passion for science, sustainability and climate action. In a time of a global pandemic, we know too well the importance of science and research in helping us solve some of the greatest challenges we face. Climate change is not going anywhere, we need to act now, and we look to science and leading researchers to provide solutions. Register here: http://www.lorealgirlsinscience.com/

21.01.2022 The Science Future Leaders program are running a trivia night as a fundraising event for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/) Join on the 1st of October!!! For more details check out the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/311992396722902/

21.01.2022 Not sure what you can do in an emergency situation? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Get reliable and trusted information as we discuss safety with the Australian Police, Sonder and Monash Security. Find out more from: Let's Talk About Your Safety - Life in Melbourne series on September 2nd, 2020 1pm!... REGISTER NOW: https://monash.zoom.us/w/register/WN_TvL2a3JxTLikKve9UPQZUA During the session, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and get them answered LIVE! Don’t miss out on this highly recommended event for new students! This event is brought to you by the Monash International Student Engagement Team.

20.01.2022 Are you suffering from financial hardships and want your voice heard? The MSA Education Department has published a survey to help them understand the financial hardships that Monash students may be dealing with. This survey consists of a questionnaire asking about your socio-demographic information, your finances, and your coping mechanisms. The responses to this survey will remain ANONYMOUS and no personal information will be collected ... The responses to this survey will be compiled into a report to inform policy and to provide better support for students in need. This survey will close at 5pm on Friday the 4th of June and is only open to Monash students. Click the link below to fill out the survey: https://bit.ly/3ccqFWv

20.01.2022 Women in maths. Would you like to see where a career in maths could take you? Well this is the event for you! The School of Mathematics Equity Committee is hosting the first of a series of Women in Mathematics events tomorrow from 2-3pm at the New Horizons building (G29, 20 Research Way) to showcase to current graduates a variety of careers that women have gone on to after studying mathematics at Monash Three alumnae - Ariella Jones, Tess Guthrie, and Vaashini Murugadas...an - have been invited to talk to you about their transition from uni life into the industry Everyone is welcome to attend, especially those studying mathematics. There are limited spaces in person, otherwise you can join through zoom

18.01.2022 GHD internships are now open for Nov 2020 and Jan 2021 !!! Internships are available in the following disciplines: Engineering Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Electrical and Geotechnical Environmental and Earth Sciences... Construction Management Project Management Combined Degrees of above disciplines with Commerce or Economics Applications close 6 September 2020. For more information & to apply: https://ghdltd.taleo.net/careersection/in/jobdetail.ftl

18.01.2022 Gold Standard GAMSAT will hold their 2nd Virtual Mock Exam (VR-2) on September 26, 2020. The Gold Standard Virtual Reality GAMSAT exams have been constructed to develop exam-level reasoning and strategies directed to recently trending GAMSAT topics. The mock exams will be held online/at home but those located in Brisbane have an option to attend it in person at The Women's College on UQ. Book now for only $199: https://www.gamsat-prep.com/gamsat-courses-september-sitti/

18.01.2022 Culture Bridge Institute is an independent, not-for-profit, public policy think tank dedicated to researching and finding best-practice solutions in relation to cross-cultural interaction and integration issues in Australia. Developing cross-cultural competence is an integral skill for students to possess in order to engage with different perspectives, appreciate multiculturalism, and workforce preparedness. This is exactly what Culture Bridge hopes to foster across universit...ies through research into cultural integration issues and solution-focused approaches. The Monash team at Culture Bridge is currently conducting research into several of these issues through the form of a survey. The survey can be found here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdw3xLY-F5EgeV2y/viewform Note: This survey is voluntary, anonymous, and will close Friday 4th September at 5 pm.

17.01.2022 Student Wellbeing Thesis Survey Want to share your opinion about health and wellbeing during these times? This study focuses on exploring the mental health and wellbeing knowledge and needs of different types of students including during the Covid-19 campus closure.... Complete the survey here: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2BARSJzcYaGo17

17.01.2022 Hosted by the @Monash International Affairs Society (MIAS), @MUNash 2020 is a two-day online Model United Nations Conference held on September 28th - 29th. MUNash aims to introduce first timers to the world of Model UN, where one can experience the thrill of debating major global issues on the international stage in a fun and comfortable setting. With stimulating discussions, fun networking opportunities, and expert panels, this year promises to be the best yet! This is a fa...ntastic opportunity to not only develop skills and discuss matters of international importance but a great way to meet new people with similar interests. MUN-ers of all levels are welcome - whether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran, there's a committee to match your experience level! Registrations are now open! Tickets are set at a price of $9 for Delegates with MIAS Membership, and $12 for Delegates without MIAS membership. More information can be found on their event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2618808704889419/

17.01.2022 TONIGHT 6PM - Monash University Society of Chemistry Students would like to welcome all chemistry students to a Chemistry Industry Night! A panel of industry representatives from NSW and Victoria will be live on zoom to talk about their experiences post-university. You'll have the chance to ask these panelists any questions you may have relevant to planning your future career path. It's free and no membership is required! The zoom meeting ID is 925 3012 7230. Alternatively, ...you can follow this link on the night: uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/92530127230 See more

17.01.2022 Prepare for the GAMSAT at your own pace with the Gold Standard GAMSAT Home Study Course. This course package offers you clear teaching and reviews all of the topics you need to learn for the GAMSAT. With over 3000 practice questions available in the books and online using the GS online access card, it also includes 10 full-length GAMSAT practice tests with helpful worked solutions and unlimited online access to over 70 hours of teaching videos for 1 full year. Get yours now! https://www.gamsat-prep.com/#HomeStudyGAMSATPrep

16.01.2022 2020 Girls in Science Forum | Climate Edition We are pleased to invite you and your networks to the 2020 Girls in Science Forum, a virtual event on Monday 26th October from 2.00pm 3.00pm (AEDT) broadcast to schools across Australia. This event is created for female secondary and tertiary students interested in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine, and aims to encourage young women to consider STEMM-related fields as a vocation. Our 2020 event will be a... Climate Edition including a panel of leading female researchers tackling the important issues surrounding climate change. The critical urgency of climate change has meant that our 2020 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellows are working within research areas never investigated before. The forum provides an opportunity for students to hear from the 2020 Fellows and ask them questions about their research and career path. In a time when COVID-19 has disrupted the school year for many students this event looks to engage with the future generations of ambitious females that we know have a strong passion for science, sustainability and climate action. Register here: https://www.lorealgirlsinscience.com/

16.01.2022 Our Future of Science Alumni Event is on TONIGHT! Entry is free; come on down at 6PM and kick start your career in Science today!

16.01.2022 FDM Group is delivering a FREE series of virtual tech training sessions in the roll out of #FDMTechWeek !!! We want to help all uni students across APAC learn their first coding language, build their first website, and show them how powerful data, robotics and AI can be! These sessions will be on Monday 28th September through to Friday 2nd October. ... Visit https://bit.ly/3hK4yq2 to register #FDMTechWeek #FDMcareers

16.01.2022 The science degree may be short but it has no shortages of pathways it can take you. Whether you are a Jaffy or a 5th year it is great to get thinking about your post-uni life as soon as possible. Get on down to Future of Science, an alumni panel and networking event, to see how science is revolutionising broad industries and see where your science degree can take you. The night will consist of a panel of Monash Alumni, followed by a chance to network (and ... free food).... Hope to see you all there!

14.01.2022 Monash Move It For Good have an exciting week lined up for the 2020 Festival for a Brighter Future ! Head to their page to find out more

11.01.2022 Nominations for teaching awards are NOW OPEN The annual MSA Teaching Awards Night aims to celebrate the outstanding quality of teaching and student support at Monash The awards for 2021 include:... - Above and Beyond Award - Innovative Teaching Award - Faculty Teaching Excellence Award - Student Support Award - Inspiring Woman Award Nominations close on Friday 28th May 2021 so make sure that you get your votes in NOW! The link for nominations is: https://docs.google.com//1NbboBTDk5j0TKQEoT8Hpfu/viewform

10.01.2022 STEM women, supporters and allies MSS is proud to support MSA Women's department and their amazing event. Come along to the 'Women in Leadership' panel discussion this Thursday 15th of October from 7-8:30pm and listen to the powerful and inspiring panellist talk about their experiences of being in leadership positions. ... Visit the event here for more information! https://www.facebook.com/events/332113278211301/?ti=ls

10.01.2022 Win an iPad Pro and more! FDM Group is hosting a caption-this-photo contest on their global Instagram page. Click here to find out how to win! à https://bit.ly/36EbqDD #FDMcareers

09.01.2022 Good morning all! Next Wednesday is Women in Maths day and to celebrate MSS, along with MASS and FEM, are holding our Women in Stem pancake breakfast. Please come have some breakfast and conversation with post grads, professors and other undergraduates. Pancakes and interesting discussions are on the menu!!!... Hope to see you there.

08.01.2022 Hi everyone, our friends at GradReady are hosting a free Online Section 2 GAMSAT Workshop on the 15th of October 2020! Signup Today to jump start your preparation and take advantage of expert advice to Ace Section 2 of the GAMSAT Exam. Check out their website to learn more and register:... https://www.facebook.com/events/813526392787449/ See more

08.01.2022 This week MSS is helping MSA Welfare run Family Feud RUOK edition Come join us ! P.s there will be prizes up for grabs!

07.01.2022 Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) are hosting a free workshop ‘How to Work Better with Others’. This workshop will demystify what employers mean by communication and interpersonal skills and help students to gain confidence working with others. Register here: https://www.yoursuper.csc.gov.au//zzzz5f73d02c55/page.html

07.01.2022 ***Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance - APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NOVEMBER*** It has been a crazy year, and there here has never been a more important time to upskill and gain some hands-on, practical experience to support your degree. With the usual retail / hospitality jobs a thing of the past, use this time to refocus, get your Cert IV, and work in a relevant field.... Highlights of the course are: Fully government funded for eligible students* Delivered within your university holidays 6 week, hands on, practical training course (dates on the flier) 120 hours of work placement organised for you Lots of employment opportunities in the allied health industry - minimum requirement is this Cert IV Get ahead of your peers and secure your future *Eligible students are Australian residents / citizens and haven't previous completed a Cert IV, Diploma or Degree* Book in a 10 minute chat here to gain more information: https://booking.appointy.com/brinkworthconsultinggroup Spots are extremely limited

07.01.2022 ***Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance - 5 SPOTS LEFT*** With the usual retail/hospitality jobs a thing of the past, use this time to refocus, get your Cert IV, and work in a relevant field throughout your degree. Highlights of the course are:... - Fully government funded for eligible students* (usually $12,750!) - Face to face training, all delivered within your university holidays - no overlaps with your uni schedule - 6 week, hands on, practical training course - 120 hours of work placement organised for you - Lots of employment opportunities in the health industry - minimum requirement is this Cert IV - Get ahead of your peers and secure your future - Boutique training of 20 students *Eligible students are Australian residents / citizens and haven't previous completed a Cert IV, Diploma or Degree* DATES: Monday 4th January - Friday 29th January (4 weeks) Monday 5th July - Friday 16th July (2 weeks) Apply at the link below: https://booking.appointy.com/brinkworthconsultinggroup

07.01.2022 Woodside and Monash University have joined forces to develop an innovative approach to real-world challenges through a long-term research partnership. From this collaboration, the Woodside Monash Energy Partnership was formed with the focus of progressing energy solutions for a lower-carbon future. As a part of this program, the Partnership is looking for students interested to pursue further study to support this important project and be a part of pioneering research that wi...ll change the world for the better. The total scholarship value is $30,000 per annum (tax-free) (or up to $36,500 per annum for Excellence Top-up Scholarships. Minimum academic WAM applies) to support the student's living costs while studying at Monash University and research allowance to support conference attendance. They are accepting students or alumni from the below Monash Uni Faculties/Schools: - Engineering - Information Technology - Business & Economics - Science - Law - Arts For more information: https://bit.ly/2GYGVgU

04.01.2022 Our very own Marni O'Connell achieving amazing things as usual, we LOVE seeing STEM students getting involved with the wider community and excelling, very well deserved Marni!!! Chuck us or Marni a follow to keep up to date with all the fantastic things our wonderful committee gets up to. For more information on MSS, how to get involved, our events and other opportunities remember to like our page

03.01.2022 ***Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance - JANUARY INTAKE*** NOVEMBER INTAKE - FULLY BOOKED IN 2 WEEKS! APPLY NOW FOR JANUARY. It has been a crazy year, and there here has never been a more important time to upskill and gain some hands-on, practical experience to support your degree.... With the usual retail / hospitality jobs a thing of the past, use this time to refocus, get your Cert IV, and work in a relevant field throughout your degree. Highlights of the course are: Fully government funded for eligible students* (usually $12,750!) Face to face training, all delivered within your university holidays 6 week, hands on, practical training course 120 hours of work placement organised for you Lots of employment opportunities Get ahead of your peers and secure your future Boutique training of 20 students *Eligible students are Australian residents / citizens and haven't previous completed a Cert IV, Diploma or Degree* Dates are: Monday 4th January - Friday 29th January (4 weeks) Monday 5th July - Friday 16th July (2 weeks) Book in a 10 minute chat here to gain more information: https://booking.appointy.com/brinkworthconsultinggroup Spots are extremely limited and will be issued on a first come first serve basis.

02.01.2022 For all first-year #WomeninSTEM students : Applications are now open for the annual AINSE Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) School. The WISE School will run online from 1-3 December 2020, and will include an ongoing #mentorship program that will continue online throughout 2021. You don’t need to be studying nuclear science to apply you just need a general interest in STEM or entrepreneurship! The application deadline has been extended for Monash University. Appli...cations are due ASAP! Applications are made through each university’s AINSE Councillor. Contact details for your local AINSE Councillor can be found here: https://www.ainse.edu.au/members/. Visit the AINSE website to learn more, and contact our local AINSE Councillor to apply: https://www.ainse.edu.au/wise/. Please feel welcome to email any questions to AINSE at [email protected]

01.01.2022 Are you sad that you won’t be able to show off your Halloween costume this year thanks to COVID ? Well then you have come to the right place Join us on the 21st of October for an early Halloween with your spookiest get-up! To end off the weekly jaffy hangs with a bang, we will be playing the new favourite game, Among Us , as well as some celebrity heads and would you rather ... To ensure that the event runs as smooth as a baby’s bottom, please download Among Us from the App Store beforehand We hope to see you all there and bring along your friends as well as your spoopy fits and poker faces - ALL JAFFIES WELCOME Till death do us a-party