MSA News March 2019

IN THIS NEWSLETTER

- MSA 2020 Conference
- MSL SI Roadshows
- World Metrology Day event
- Barry Inglis Medal
- Professional Metrologist Programme feedback

 
MSA 2020 Melbourne - here it comes!

The countdown has started and early planning is looking good! Starting on Monday 2nd March 2020 with a welcome reception, followed by 3 conference days from Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th March. The venue is the Angliss Conference Centre in the north-western corner of the Melbourne CBD, opposite the beautiful Flagstaff Gardens and within the Melbourne Free Tram zone.  Registration and abstract submission will open in July 2019 and sponsorship opportunities will be available soon.

Other key Information can be found at https://www.metrology.asn.au/msaconnected/events-menu/msa2020-melbourne.
 

MSL SI Roadshow Events in NZ

MSL is taking measurement across New Zealand with a series of free public events in the main centres for measurement testing laboratories, industry, innovators and the public.  They’ll share the latest information and impact the changes to the SI will have on businesses in NZ and around the globe. With some exciting guest speakers, displays and the MSA networking hour, this should not be missed.  

First up is Dunedin on Thursday 21 March, followed by Christchurch on Thursday 28 March, Hamilton on Thursday 4 April, Auckland and Wellington in May — for registration and programmes go to: https://www.measurement.govt.nz/news-and-events/international-system-of-units-redefinition-2019

Celebrate World Metrology Day in Melbourne

SAVE THE DATE — Friday 25th May 2019

The theme for World Metrology Day 2019 is The International System of Units - Fundamentally better. This theme was chosen because on 16 November 2018, the General Conference on Weights and Measures agreed perhaps one of the most significant revisions to the International System of Units (the SI) since its inception. Research into new measurement methods, including those using quantum phenomena, underpin the change, which comes into force on 20 May 2019. The SI is now based on a set of definitions each linked to the laws of physics and have the advantage of being able to embrace further improvements in measurement science and technology to meet the needs of future users for many years to come.

You're Invited to an event to celebrate World Metrology Day in Melbourne

This is an awesome opportunity to hear about significant measurement advancements from the Bureau of Meteorology and the science behind Climate Change.

Where:  Bureau of Meteorology Melbourne
             Level 11, 700 Collins Street, Docklands
When:   Friday 25th May, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Registrations will be opening soon.

 

Annual Awards Celebrating excellence in Measurement

Nominations are now open for the 2019 NMI Prize and Barry Inglis Medal.

The Barry Inglis Medal is named in honour of Dr Barry Inglis, the inaugural CEO and Chief Metrologist of Australia’s National Measurement Institute (NMI). It acknowledges outstanding achievement in measurement research and/or excellence in practical measurements by an individual or group in the fields of academia, research or industry in Australia.  This achievement may be in the form of a single major contribution or a body of work developed throughout a career.

The NMI prize celebrates outstanding achievement in measurement research and/or excellence in practical measurements by a young person under 35, working in academia, research or industry in Australia.  The value of each award is $2000.

Terms and conditions and nomination information can be found here.

Professional Metrologist Programme – Member Feedback

The MSA Committee invite members to review and comment on the proposed Professional Metrologist Programme and thanks those members who've already done so. Comments received by Monday 15th April will be considered by the committee and responded to by either commenting on the forum or applying additional information in the Programme draft. Go to the discussion forum now for the attached draft programme and have your say.

 


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