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.
