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Ramping up individual and team performance

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HPRnet was established by DST and Army in 2016 to help address Army’s top Human Performance research priorities.
HPRnet was established by DST and Army in 2016 to help address Army’s top Human Performance research priorities.

DST's human performance researchers Dr Susannah Whitney and Phil Temby have joined forces with two West Australian universities to study individual and team performance in the Australian Army.

Improved vision for facial recognition

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Sau Yee Yiu and Dmitri Kamenetsky are both members of DST’s biometrics research team.
Sau Yee Yiu and Dmitri Kamenetsky are both members of DST’s biometrics research team.

Defence scientists have enhanced a facial recognition algorithm, improving the odds of identifying someone in adverse environments such as across a distant carpark and in dark alleys.

Healthy green shoots rising from our STEM outreach programs

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Engaging with talented STEM students early in their studies is providing real benefits to DST.
Engaging with talented STEM students early in their studies is providing real benefits to DST.

Engaging with talented STEM students early in their studies is providing real benefits to DST.

Far-sighted computer vision research

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Dr Victor Stamatescu
Dr Victor Stamatescu

Defence computer vision specialist Dr Victor Stamatescu has developed a computer vision algorithm that has the potential to automate post-disaster assessments and accelerate search and rescue efforts, ultimately saving lives.

Defence science early career achievers

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Defence scientists Dr James Brooks and Daniel Butler have come a long way in a short time at DST, and both have been lauded for their outstanding early career achievements.

Guiding Navy replenishment at sea

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Jenny Mathew at the Australian Maritime College Model Test Basin facility.
Jenny Mathew at the Australian Maritime College Model Test Basin facility.

Defence scientist Jenny Mathew has completed a prize-winning study of the Royal Australian Navy Canberra-class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) resupply operation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion at DSTG

DSTG prides itself on being an inclusive employer, committed to diversity and equity in the work place.

DSTG Diversity and inclusion statement

Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) delivers high quality science and technology that ensures Australia's Defence and National Security capabilities remain at the leading edge in a strategic environment characterised by rapid change and transformational technologies.

To achieve this we need a workplace that reflects a contemporary, multicultural society, flourishes on the exchange of ideas and allows all of our people to succeed.

Our workforce comprises talented people who excel and innovate by harnessing different views, ideas and experiences to achieve the best possible outcomes for the Australian Defence Force and National Security.

Through our Strategic Plan, we strive for a workplace where diversity is embraced and inclusion is a natural part of how we do business. DSTG's inclusion and diversity initiatives complement the Pathway to Change cultural reforms in Defence, particularly building capability through culture.

We are committed to a workplace that values the broad range of experiences, knowledge and skills of our people. To continue producing science and technology outcomes to safeguard Australia, we need to draw on the full scope of talent in the community by attracting and retaining the best talent for the future.

To do this across organisational, team and individual levels, we will:

  • Recognise the role we all play in making DSTG a respectful, collaborative and inclusive workplace.
  • Build a strong and positive DSTG culture which values and encourages diversity of thought, background and experiences.
  • Develop leaders who can build diverse teams and embed inclusive practices into their everyday work.
  • Provide our people with a workplace where they feel like they belong and are able to achieve their best.
  • Embrace and celebrate the diversity in DSTG.
  • Live the values of respect, collaboration and inclusion.

Mr Andrew Seedhouse

Chief Space, Intelligence, National Security and Cyber

Technology commercialisation award for Defence scientist

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Darryn Smart, winner of the Clunies Ross Knowledge Commercialisation Award.

Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, congratulates Defence scientist Darryn Smart on winning the prestigious Clunies Ross Award.

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