Science in Australia Gender Equity pilot of 
Athena SWAN and Male Champions of Change: Experience and lessons from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Dr Pavel Ovseiko (RDM) will introduce talks by Dr Megan Osmond and Kerry Elliott from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). There will be time for questions and networking during this event.

All are welcome and refreshments will be available.

CSIRO is an independent Australian federal government research agency participating in two key Government funded (National Innovation Statement) initiatives: the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program, and the Male Champions of Change (MCC) STEM.

CSIRO was in the first tranche of the pilot and submitted its application for a SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze Award in March 2018. Dr Megan Osmond will describe the approach CSIRO took in developing its application and SAGE Action Plan, challenges along the way, and key early outcomes arising from the work.

The Male Champions of Change (MCC) strategy is a global coalition of men advocating for gender equality. Kerry Elliott will describe the actions, achievements and impact of the MCC STEM group and CSIRO’s approach to supporting males to step up and lead gender initiatives.
Dr Megan Osmond: Research Scientist, SAGE Project Manager, CSIRO. Megan joined the CSIRO in 2008 as a Post- doctoral Fellow, later converting to an on-going position as a Research Scientist. In mid-2016, Megan took on the role as manager for CSIRO’s Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Kerry Elliott: Manager Diversity and Inclusion, CSIRO. Kerry has an extensive background in HR, Organisation Development, Diversity and Inclusion and Cultural change. Kerry leads the CSIRO Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Dr Pavel Ovseiko: Senior Research Fellow in Health Policy and Management, RDM. Building an evidence base to accelerate women’s advancement and leadership through systematic reviews; developing markers of achievement, metrics, and indicators for assessing and monitoring gender equity; exploring ways of creating a more supportive and inclusive university culture, and examining women’s and men’s perceptions of the role the Athena SWAN Charter and its impact.