Inaugural Nancy Millis Medal
The Australian Academy of Science is proud to
announce that nominations are now open for the Inaugural Nancy Millis
Medal, which recognises outstanding research and exceptional leadership
by early- to mid-career Australian women who have
established independent research in the natural sciences.
A Fellow of the Academy, the late Professor Millis
introduced fermentation technologies to Australia, created the first
applied microbiology course taught at an Australian university, and
co-wrote the standard text Biochemical Engineering.
Professor Millis also worked tirelessly to establish links between
universities and industry.
The award is restricted to candidates who are normally a resident in Australia and for research conducted mainly in Australia.
Nomination details and guidelines can be found here -
http://www.science.org.au/
Deadline for nominations is 10 February 2014.
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