Industry and innovation

Maths and industry, data skills and pairing with a parliamentarian [The Royal Society]( Hello Welcome to the quarterly newsletter of the Royal Society's Science and Industry programme. In this edition you'll see more information about upcoming events we're running on industrial mathematics, science careers and novel biomaterials; our Pairing Scheme where researchers can work with a parliamentarians; information about Royal Society Industry Fellowships and our recently published report highlighting the need for data analytics skills. [Maths for the modern economy]( Date: 28 June, 2017, 9am – 8pm Location: [The Royal Society, London]( As the world becomes increasingly uncertain and data-driven, mathematicians are working towards new applications that enable industry, academia and government to respond to these challenges. This requires ever more collaboration between mathematical scientists of all kinds. This free event, Mathematics for the modern economy, will highlight the scientific and economic importance of this collaboration and the best mechanisms by which it can be facilitated, with an aim to enhance the capability of UK mathematics research to meet the burgeoning needs of industry. Full programme is available [online](. [Register]( [Want to work on a cross-sector collaborative project?]( We are looking for academic scientists who want to work on a collaborative project with industry or scientists from industry who want to work with an academic organisation. Apply now to be a Royal Society Industry Fellow. [Find out more and apply]( [Changing expectations: reconsidering science careers]( Date: 11 April, 2017, 5.30pm – 7pm Location: [UCL, London]( # Come and join us at a free Royal Society and UCL joint 'question time' event on science careers, exploring how people can transition between academia and other sectors. Chaired by Professor Jane Clarke (University of Cambridge) the panel will feature speakers from industry, academia and science policy. [Register]( [Find out what it’s like to work in Westminster]( Applications are open for scientists who would like to take part in the 2017 Royal Society Pairing Scheme. The scheme pairs research scientists with UK parliamentarians and civil servants to give each an opportunity to experience the other’s world. [Find out more and apply]( [Data analytics: the skills need in STEM report]( We recently held a conference to discuss the skills gap in data analytics in STEM and have now published the associated conference report highlighting what was discussed. [Read the report]( [New horizons for nanocellulose technology]( This meeting (2-3 May 2017) focuses on the fundamental chemical, physical properties of cellulosic materials in nature and their future utilisation for engineering and the bioeconomy. [Register]( [The Royal Society logo]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to the Royal Society. [View this email online]( | [Amend your details]( [Add us to your address book]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy policy]( Copyright © The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG, Registered Charity No 207043