Hareem Khan (RMIT) and Semonti Bhattacharyya (Monash) with Victorian MP Clare O’Neil
Engaging with politicians and other policymakers is key for any Centre of Excellence, and pitching to politicians is a key skill for researchers, whether they are senior or just starting their career in research.
In 2019, three FLEET ECRs were fortunate to attend Science Meets Parliament. Each proved to be remarkably adept at briefing members of the House of Representatives and Senate on the Information and communications technology (ICT) energy issue that underlies FLEET’s research mission. And they conscientiously ensured the parliamentarians each received Centre souvenirs, brochures, and invitations to visit!
FLEET’s three parliamentary visitors this year were Hareem Khan (RMIT), Oliver Stockdale (University of Queensland) and Dr Semonti Bhattacharyya (Monash University).
Also in 2019:
- FLEET Director Prof Michael Fuhrer met with the Victorian Energy ministry
- A delegation led by Centre Deputy Director Prof Alex Hamilton met NSW Energy ministry officials
- Prof Fuhrer met with the Victorian Dept of Jobs, Precincts & Regions
- Prof Xiaolin Wang (FLEET/University of Wollongong) hosted a lab tour by NSW MP Paul Scully
- Prof Fuhrer met with Victorian MP Steve Dimopoulos
- Prof Kourosh Kalantar-zadeh (FLEET/UNSW) met with Australian Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel.
NSW MP Paul Scully with FLEET’s Lina Sang (UOW)
FLEET’s Michael Fuhrer with Monash Engineering Dean Elizabeth Croft and Victorian MP Steve Dimopoulos
FLEET’s Mat Davis (UQ) with Queensland MP Shayne-Neuman