Report: The Societal Impact of Science at 91色情片
Science creates impact not only through what it discovers, but through the people, partnerships and pathways that transform knowledge into societal benefit.
The Societal Impact of Science at 91色情片 report, developed by 91色情片 Science in partnership with the 91色情片 Centre for Social Impact, looks beyond publications, citations and patents to understand how science contributes to people, communities, policy, industry and the environment.
The impact behind the discovery.
Universities are under increasing pressure to demonstrate the value of research, a particular challenge for fundamental science, where impact can take decades to emerge.
Australia has well-established systems for measuring research excellence, but understanding and demonstrating how that excellence translates into value for society is more complex. Despite significant investment in research, national measures continue to focus largely on academic outputs rather than the broader societal outcomes research can enable.
This creates a gap between the impact society wants to understand and what universities are equipped to capture and demonstrate. Science is already shaping society in profound ways; the challenge is making the pathways from discovery to impact more visible.聽
Science earns its place in society not only through what it discovers, but through what those discoveries make possible.
The report shows particularly clearly that research, partnership and understanding of need reinforce each other, and that the route from discovery to impact is iterative rather than linear.
- Dr Cathy Foley, former Australian Chief Scientist聽
Explore the report
Meet the Scientists
Scientia Professor Justin Gooding
Scientia Professor Justin Gooding
Chemistry
Scientia Professor Justin Gooding translates sensing, bioprinting and wearable diagnostic technologies into more accessible and personalised healthcare.
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Associate Professor Shane Keating
Associate Professor Shane Keating
Mathematics & Statistics
Associate Professor Shane Keating combines mathematical modelling, ocean data and innovation to improve climate forecasting, support global shipping and train the next generation of ocean scientists.
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Associate Professor Mariana Mayer Pinto
Associate Professor Mariana Mayer Pinto
Biological, Earth & Environmental Science
Associate Professor Mariana Mayer Pinto connects marine science, design and community action to restore urban coastlines and protect marine environments.
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Professor Brett Molesworth
Professor Brett Molesworth
Aviation
Professor Brett Molesworth improves safety and performance in high-consequence workplaces by examining how people make decisions under pressure.
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Professor Angela Nickerson
Professor Angela Nickerson
Psychology
Professor Angela Nickerson uses psychological research and partnerships with refugee communities to improve mental health support and inform humanitarian policy.
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Professor Sophie Primig
Professor Sophie Primig
Materials Science & Engineering
Professor Sophie Primig develops stronger, safer and more sustainable materials for aerospace, advanced manufacturing and industry.
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Professor Rajib Rahman
Professor Rajib Rahman
Physics
Professor Rajib Rahman uses atom-by-atom modelling to guide quantum technology, improve electronic devices and support energy-efficient computing.
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Professor Fatemeh Vafaee
Professor Fatemeh Vafaee
Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science
Professor Fatemeh Vafaee applies data science and artificial intelligence to accelerate drug discovery, improve cancer detection and advance more precise healthcare.
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