NANCY MILLIS MENTORING PROGRAM
Tuesday 15 July is the ASM “Student Day”
Emeritus Professor Nancy Fannie Millis AC MBE FAA FTSE
Nancy was an Australian microbiologist who introduced fermentation technologies to Australia, and created the first applied microbiology course taught in an Australian university.
The Nancy Millis mentoring program was developed to ensure that a bequest to the society by Professor Millis was used in a way that would have met with her approval. In the early part of her career, before her time was taken up with numerous consultations and committees, Professor Millis devoted a lot of her time to students, both in the lecture theatre and in the practical laboratory. She always showed intense interest in their work and encouraged them to keep asking questions, both of themselves and others. She was both honest and direct in her manner and greatly respected by all who worked with her.
Participation in the program is free and open to all students & ECR’s attending the meeting. It is supported by the Millis bequest, the society and the branch organising the conference.
The Panel line-up will be announced shortly!
Student Breakfast
Well worth getting out of bed a little earlier for. Sit on a table with a plenary speaker and your fellow students and ask about what possibilities are out there in the world of research and work.
One of the most useful and worthwhile breakfasts you will ever have, this is a mentoring opportunity not to be missed.
Tuesday 16 June | 7:30am - 8:30am | Goldfields Theatre
Student & ECR Lunch
The Impact Lab: Communication Essentials A lunchtime communication session for PhDs and early career researchers
You're doing important work. But can you explain it clearly and in a way that actually lands?
Join us for a practical lunchtime session where you'll learn how to turn complex research into messages that resonate. Whether you're speaking to funders, industry, collaborators or the general public, this workshop will help you communicate with clarity and confidence.
Grab your lunch and come ready for a dynamic session to think differently about how you talk about your research.
Because brilliant research deserves to be heard.
We'll cover:
What science communication really is and why it matters for your career
How to identify and understand different audiences
Simple frameworks to sharpen your message
How to reduce jargon without dumbing down your work
Grab your lunch and come ready for a dynamic session to think differently about how you talk about your research.
Because brilliant research deserves to be heard.
Tuesday 16 June | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Goldfields Theatre
Student Awards
These awards provide the opportunity for one student member from each ASM State Branch to attend and give a 10 minutes oral presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
All postgraduate microbiology students are invited to apply - especially those in the final year of their higher degree program.
Tuesday 16 June | 1:45pm - 3:15pm | Goldfields Theatre