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1 online resource |
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text file |
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Includes index. |
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Cover; Contents; Prologue; Preface; Introduction; An evidence-based approach to informing policy; Securing Australia's future; Golden threads; Interdisciplinary research topics; The Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA); 1. Australia's strengths -- and a plan for a secure future; Introduction; Addressing the fundamentals; Policy directions; Opportunities for sectors of the economy; An innovative workforce; Protecting our environment; Conclusion; 2. Engagement with Asia: time to be smarter; Introduction; Smart engagement: identifying the opportunities |
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Tapping into the market while avoiding the risksTeaming with our neighbours; Better business; Conclusion; 3. Boosting productivity with innovation and new technologies; Introduction; Investing in ourselves; Transforming research into value; Innovation requires skilled labour and collaboration across disciplines; Tinkering, failing and adapting: working with new technology; Conclusion; 4. Recharging education to power the nation; Introduction; Achieving an innovative, flexible and creative workforce; Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education: a national report card |
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Encouraging and improving STEM teachingToo few women in STEM; Lifting Indigenous engagement in STEM; Partnering and enriching; National STEM coordination; Lessons for Australia and STEM; Findings for the future; Engaging with the world; Conclusion; 5. Green and clean: securing a sustainable future; Introduction; Environment and energy; Cities and mobility; Collaborative research for sustainability; Preparing for the future; Conclusion; 6. Conclusion: challenges and opportunities for Australia; Advice for an unknowable future; Past performance ≠ future success |
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Smart farming, smart engagementEducating the future workforce; Exporting knowledge; Securing Australia's environment; Taking it home: key messages; Segue: Securing Australia's Future compendium; Appendix 1. Australia's Comparative Advantage; Appendix 2. STEM: Country Comparisons: International Comparisons of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education; Appendix 3. Smart Engagement with Asia: Leveraging Language, Research and Culture; Appendix 4. The Role of Science, Research and Technology in Lifting Australian Productivity |
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Appendix 5. Technology and Australia's Future: New Technologies and their Role in Australia's Security, Cultural, Democratic, Social and Economic SystemsAppendix 6. Engineering Energy: Unconventional Gas Production; Appendix 7. Australia's Agricultural Future; Appendix 8. Delivering Sustainable Urban Mobility; Appendix 9. Translating Research for Economic and Social Benefit: Country Comparisons; Appendix 10. Skills and Capabilities for Australian Enterprise Innovation |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Economic development -- Effect of education on -- Australia.
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Economic development -- Effect of education on. |
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Australia. |
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Economic development -- Australia.
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Economic development. |
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Technological innovations -- Economic aspects -- Australia.
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Technological innovations -- Economic aspects. |
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Globalization -- 21st century.
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Globalization. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
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Australia -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
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Economic conditions. |
| Chronological Term |
2000-2099 |
| Indexed Term |
Australian |
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Holper, Paul N., 1957- author.
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CSIRO (Australia)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781486306695 1486306691 (OCoLC)961909411 |
| ISBN |
9781486306701 |
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1486306705 |
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9781486306718 |
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1486306713 |
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9781486306695 |
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1486306691 |
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