Corporate Body

Office of the New South Wales Chief Scientist and Engineer (2008 - )

State of New South Wales

From
2008
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Functions
Advisory or Regulatory Body, Science and Technology
Website
https://www/chiefscientist.nsw.gov.au

Summary

The Office of the New South Wales Chief Scientist and Engineer, which is placed administratively in the New South Wales Premier's Department, has four primary responsibilities in relation to science, technology and engineering within the State. Broadly these are in the areas of independent advice, research support, industry development, and science outreach and education. The Chief Scientist and Engineer works to: deliver evidence-based scientific advice to government on a range of difficult challenges; manage the N.S.W. Government's Research Action and Acceleration Program, ensuring the State attracts and retains researchers and research infrastructure; bring together government, academia and industry to drive the commercialisation of research excellence; and ensure that both students and the general public are given the opportunity to engage with science and scientists. The Office administers the New South Wales Premier's Prizes in Science (formerly the New South Wales Science and Engineering Awards).

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