| Established: |
1994 |
About:
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The ASC is a network of over 400 people working in science and technology communication across Australia and overseas. Its members are drawn together by a desire to improve their skills, exchange ideas and build synergies, and in general to advance the profession of science communication.
Its objectives are: to foster professional communication of science and technology, especially through high standards in the crafts of journalism and other forms of communication; to promote national awareness and understanding of science and technology; to encourage discussion and debate of ethical, policy, economic and social issues related to science and technology; and to provide opportunities for meetings between science and technology communication professionals. |
Membership:
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| Journalists |
n/a |
| Public relations officers |
~200 |
| Others(consultants, scientists, teachers) |
n/a |
| Total |
410 |
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Affiliations(1):
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WFSJ (member) |
Governance:
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The president is elected at the National Annual General Meeting by the National Council. Each branch with more than ten financial members is entitled to one representative on the National Council. The National Council then appoints two Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a Treasurer to the National Executive, which meets at least six times annually. |
| Financing: |
The annual budget (~ AUD 25 000) is sourced from membership fees. |
Contact:
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Tim Thwaites,president. office@asc.asn.au PO Box1403, Royal Exchange Sydney, NSW, Australia 1225 .
+61 402 243 300
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