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Science Foundation for Physics Within the University of Sydney FACULTY OF SCIENCE SCIENCE FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY ANNUAL REPORT 2009 1 SCIENCE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR PHYSICS 2009 WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY It is my pleasure to present the 2009 Annual Report of the Science Foundation for Physics. In 2009 the Foundation joined the wider scientific community in celebrating the International Year of Astronomy, the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first use of the telescope, the 150th Students test robot anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s On the Origin of designs for Martian Species and the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landscapes during the landing. 35th Professor Harry The highlight of the Foundation’s year was the 35th Professor Messel International Harry Messel International Science School (ISS), titled ‘Genes Science School to Galaxies’ (a theme chosen to highlight those anniversaries). Harry’s vision when he created the ISS was to take the best and brightest students in Australia and from abroad, to treat them as adults, to immerse them in science, to push them hard and to instill in them a commitment to excellence in all things that they do. This year’s ISS, like those in past years, amply Trevor Danos greets the two Canadian ISS scholars with the Australian The Science Foundation flag on stage at Rivers College, Manitoba, Canada for Physics, established fulfilled that vision. in 1954 by Emeritus The 2009 ISS scholars were privileged to learn from world class scientists, researchers and engineers. They were told program and its University of Sydney connections (held in the Professor Harry Messel about leading-edge science. They enjoyed Sydney’s winter new SciTech Library) with items borrowed from the National AC CBE, was the first weather at its best (and importantly no one came down with Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. We co-hosted with the Swine Flu!). They heard a very entertaining and erudite the University’s Fisher Library several private viewings of the foundation established opening lecture from the Hon Robert French AC, Chief Justice Library’s holding of first edition and other rare science books within the University of Australia and an ISS scholar from 1964 (when the keynote (including a first edition of Newton’s Principia with marginalia speaker was Nobel Laureate Professor James D Watson). The in Newton’s own handwriting) as well as hosting a number of of Sydney and the first ISS scholars looked back to the creation of the Universe and ‘Science in the 21st Century’ lunches and dinners that were of its kind within the Aim of the Foundation: Foundation support of School of to the beginnings of life and of civilisation on our planet, and attended by (amongst others) the NSW Minister for Science, Physics activities includes: the search for life in our Galaxy and beyond, as well as looking The Foundation is the primary the Commonwealth Chief Scientist and the NSW Chief British Commonwealth. forward to the next generation of space exploration and to the Scientist and Scientific Engineer. fundraising arm of the School of n Undergraduate Physics Prizes and NASA Constellation program that will return mankind to the The Foundation was Physics at the University of Sydney. Scholarships. Moon. They were reminded of the seminal work of Charles The Foundation once again ran the award winning MyScience The Foundation seeks to generate n Darwin and of its relevance to our own times. program (a mentoring scheme for primary school teachers/ formed as a voluntary philanthropy in the community and raise The Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, current incumbent is Dr Karl Kruszelnicki students). It also commenced planning for the 2010 series of philanthropic association funds in support of activities run by the Apart from the academic nourishment, the ISS scholars its highly successful Science Teachers’ Workshops (held in the participated in engineering challenges, they built rockets and School of Physics. n The Professor Harry Messel School of Physics for secondary school science teachers who of individuals and attended a ‘Sleek Geeks’ debate on whether the Moon landing Objectives of the Foundation: International Science Schools (ISS), wish to update their physics research knowledge and skills). private organisations which recognises and rewards occurred or was faked. The social side included a harbour The Foundation continued to sponsor Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and cruise and a bush dance. dedicated to the n To increase the resources of the excellence in senior secondary students his outstanding science communication and outreach activities. University (by fundraising or by showing aptitude for science and For the first time we welcomed scholars to the ISS from pursuit of excellence otherwise securing gifts and grants or leadership and encourage them to Professor Harry Messel established the Foundation is 1954. Canada (from Harry’s home town of Rivers, Manitoba). We His mantra then was, and remains, ‘honouring excellence’. The in science education, by securing the provision of services pursue further studies in science and hosted five indigenous ISS scholars, our largest cohort ever. or other non financial contributions) as a career. Foundation thought it important to ensure that Harry’s vision, We successfully piloted two ‘Leadership and Ethics’ workshops energy, drive, humour, straight-talking and commitment-to- research, training and to assist the Senate and the Vice- for the ISS scholars in partnership with the Smithsonian n Science Teachers’ Workshops for high excellence are captured for future generations. The Foundation Chancellor in the promotion of the Institution. The standard of the lectures at the ISS was communication. school physics teachers and MyScience commissioned the highly respected documentary maker, Rod field of physics, through the School of exceptionally high, with the ISS scholars being particularly for primary school teachers sharing Freedman, to record an oral history of Harry’s time at the Physics, and impressed by our international speakers, Professor Jill Tarter, the latest in science research areas School of Physics. Honorary Governor and Council Member, an acclaimed astronomer and Director of the Center for n To co-operate with the School of and inspiring best practice in science Dame Leonie Kramer AC DBE conducted the interview. Copies SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Research at Physics, the Faculty of Science and the teaching methods. of the oral history are held in the University’s archives. We the SETI Institute and Wayne Lee, the Mission Planner for University in promoting the significance gratefully acknowledge the support of the Dean of Science and NASA’s Mars operations. The feedback from the scholars and of science and developing an the Chancellor’s Committee in assisting in the funding of this their chaperons confirms the outstanding quality of the ISS understanding of its importance both project. within Australia and internationally. lectures, the ‘life changing’ impact on the ISS scholars and the important role the Foundation plays in identifying and nurturing The Foundation completed in 2009 a review of its committee future leaders in all branches of science. Facebook and email structure (commenced in 2008) and undertook a review of will ensure that the 2009 ISS scholars remain life long friends. its membership structure. The Foundation now operates through four committees: Finance, Strategy and Development, The Foundation conducted a number of other profile raising Major Projects and External Relations. The Foundation has activities during the year. The Foundation co-sponsored also rationalised the various classes of membership that with the University a 10 week exhibition on the Apollo space have existed and clarified the rights and privileges of Life 2 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2009 [cont.] 3 Science Foundation (l-r) The Hon Neville Wran for Physics AC, Emeritus Professor Harry Messel AC CBE, MEMBERS Mr Albert Wong at the ISS2009 Gala Reception their constructive engagement and open dialogue with the Science Foundation for Physics President Mr Albert Wong Foundation throughout the year. The University continues to refine its vision for its foundations. The Foundation will lose its own logo in 2010 as all foundations Past Presidents Council Members Honorary Governors (initial year of Presidency shown) become more closely aligned with the University’s own Emeritus Professor Richard Collins Mr Tony Aveling branding. It is expected that there will be some pressure Dr Richard GC Parry-Okeden (1954) in coming years for foundations (over 40 in number) to Mr Patrick R Donovan AM RFD ED Mr John Boettcher OAM Sir James N Kirby CBE (1957) (deceased, October 2009) amalgamate or otherwise reduce in number. Fortunately, the Emeritus Professor Max Brennan AO Foundation has an international reputation that benefits the Sir Frank Packer KBE (1960) Mr Ron Enestrom University (this was very evident when I was in Washington DC Emeritus Professor Richard Collins in May attending the National Science Bowl and had meetings Sir Noel Foley CBE (1963) Associate Professor Robert Hewitt Professor Lawrence Cram with the US Department of Energy and the Smithsonian Sir Walter Leonard DFC (1966) Mr John Hooke CBE Institution) and enjoys excellent relations with, and has the Associate Professor Robert Hewitt respect of, the offices of the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor Sir Robert Norman (1969) Dr Peter Jones AM and the Dean of Science. That said, it would be unwise to Mr John Hooke CBE rest on our laurels. Again, the work of the Strategy and Mr James A Macpherson (1972) Emeritus Professor Dame Leonie Kramer AC DBE Dr Peter Jones AM Development Committee will be critical to ensuring that the Sir Walter Leonard DFC (1973) Foundation’s position, reputation and relevance are maintained Emeritus Professor Dame Leonie Kramer membership and Governor membership status. Emeritus Professor Harry Messel AC and enhanced. Mr J Keith Campbell CBE (1975) CBE AC DBE 2009 was an extremely challenging year for the Foundation’s In October, we mourned the passing of our former President Mr Herman D Huyer AO OON (1978) Mr Jim O’Connor Mr Raymond Kirby AO and the University’s financial resources.
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