Advisory Committee

FLEET Advisory Committee report on mid-term review

Following FLEET’s 2021 mid-term review, led by the Australian Research Council, the FLEET Advisory Committee reviewed favourable and constructive feedback, and integration into the Centre’s strategic plan. AC members congratulated the Centre on its achievements, it’s results in the mid-term review, and in particular the new FLEET Translation Program commencing in 2022.

The Advisory Committee recommended that FLEET:

• Enhance the new translation program by engaging a team of experts
• Build further industry connections and develop internship programs
• Consider the legacy of FLEET research, and how to ensure a lasting impact. (This includes the specific inclusion of training.)
• Grow FLEET’s mentoring program by engaging external links based on specific skills and knowledge transfer.

Education should not focus solely on the technology aspect of translation…. business aspects of translation should also be covered” – reference to the planned training component of the new FLEET Translation Program.

Ellen Williams FLEET Advisory Committee member

Rather than put a call out for people to join a mentoring program, FLEET should ask mentees how they can be assisted and then find people with that skill set or knowledge to be a mentor.

An Chen FLEET Advisory Committee member

The Committee was introduced to FLEET’s new legacy framework, highlighting six strategic priority areas of lasting impact after the Centre officially concludes.

The Committee was also informed of FLEET progress in quantum-material collaborations, supporting member mental health and providing support around Covid issues, new ECR working group, and FLEET’s new Diversity Fellowships.

AC members will continue leveraging their connections in the semiconductor and digital technology industries to help connect FLEET to potential research translation and mentoring networks.