02587oam 2200481z 450 991022735310332120221115225131.0(CKB)4100000000883809(EXLCZ)99410000000088380920191119d2017 my| 0engurcn#---m||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe power of conferences stories of serendipity, innovation, and driving social change /Deborah Edwards, Carmel Foley, Cheryl MaloneBroadway, N.S.W.UTS ePRESS,2017.1 online resource (156 pages) colour illustrations, photographsOriginal 9780648124214 Contents: Understanding how cancel cells communicate: Mary Bebawy -- Venus Shell Systems: a marine biomass farm: Pia Winberg -- Overcoming HIV/AIDS: Bill Bowtell -- Development of the HPV cervical cancer vaccine: Ian Frazer -- 'The father of photovoltaics': Martin Green -- Advancing rights for indigenous Australians: Tom Calma -- Treating stomach ulcers: Barry Marshall -- Advancing scientific education: Ian Chubb -- Proving that the universe is speeding up: Brian Schmidt -- Indigenous educational reform: Linda Burney -- Long tail insights."The power of conferences: stories of serendipity, innovation and driving social change asks ten notable Australians to reflect on the role that conferences have played in their personal and professional achievements. Through their stories the power of conferences is revealed, providing evidence of a deep and lasting impact on the development and success of Australian luminaries and their communities. This book arose from a long term collaboration with Business Events Sydney."--Publisher's website.Power of ConferencesCongresses and conventionsResearchSpecial events industryResearchScientistsAustraliaInterviewsSocial changeOrganizational changeTechnological innovationsCongresses and conventionsResearch.Special events industryResearch.ScientistsSocial change.Organizational change.Technological innovations.060.72Edwards Deborah997770Foley CarmelMalone CherylNTSMBOOK9910227353103321The power of conferences2288357UNINA