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SCIENCE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR PHYSICS 2009 WITHIN THE 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 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, , 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. The Foundation’s (2002 to 2005), Honorary Governor and Council Member, Pat Mr Raymond J Kirby AO (1982) Mr John Slade investments and cashflows were adversely affected by the Donovan AM RFD ED. Pat had made many contributions to the Mr Paul Slade Global Financial Crisis, lower dividend earnings and low Foundation over the years and had always been exceedingly Mr John R Slade (1986) Mr Albert Wong interest rates. We are deeply indebted to Chair of the Finance generous with his time and wise counsel. The Foundation Committee, Jim O’Connor, who ensured the Foundation extends its condolences to all members of Pat’s family. Mr Peter Douglas (1989) Individual Members weathered the storm (and still managed to make an untied Dr Peter Jones (1993) Mr Trevor Danos grant to the School of Physics of $62,000, although sadly During 2009 several long standing Council members stood University Ex Officio Council Members down from the usual goal of $100,000), as well as to a number down. We thank Tony Aveling (Honorary Governor), Chris Mr Paul Slade (1996) Professor David Day, Dean of Science Mrs Louise Davis representing IBM of donors who in aggregate contributed over $100,000 in the Bayliss, John Boettcher OAM (Honorary Governor), Emeritus & University Officer (until 30 November Australia weeks leading up to the ISS, thus ensuring that the 2009 ISS Professor Max Brennan AO (Honorary Governor), Professor Mr Graham Hall (1999) Lawrence Cram (Honorary Governor and former Director), 2009) Mr Patrick R Donovan AM RFD ED did not incur a loss. Mr Pat Donovan AM RFD ED (2002) Raymond Kirby AO (Honorary Governor), Ian Kiernan AO, Dr Professor Mitch Guss, Dean of Science (deceased, October 2009) The ISS has in the past received significant funding from the Jim Patrick, John Slade (Honorary Governor) and John Terry Mrs Louise Davis (2005) & University Officer (from 1 December Commonwealth and NSW governments. The Commonwealth Mr Ron Enestrom for their contributions over many years. I want especially to 2009) commitment expires in 2011 and NSW contributions are thank Tony Aveling (in conjunction with Jim O’Connor) for Mr Jim O’Connor representing Westpac discretionary. The Global Financial Crisis puts at risk both ensuring the sound health and professional management and Past Directors Ms Shauna Jarrett, Office of General Banking Corporation sources of funds. The Foundation is also presented with administration of the Foundation’s finances. (initial year of Directorship shown) Counsel representing the Deputy Vice three other (but related) challenges: first, the ISS straddles Chancellor (External Relations) Mr John Paterson secondary education and science education (each with their Professor Anne Green retired as Director of the Foundation and Emeritus Professor Harry Messel AC Mr Paul Slade representing Nell & own Ministers and separate Departments), secondly the ISS Head of School at the end of 2009. Anne has been a tireless CBE (1954) champion for the Foundation and for physics education and Hermon Slade Trust competes for funding against ‘broader community’ science Foundation Staff outreach activities and thirdly the small size of our ISS cohort outreach. Anne is highly respected across the University and Emeritus Professor Max Brennan AO means we are seen by some as ‘elite’ science. With these always brought her enthusiasm, sound judgment and strong (1987) Professor Anne Green Director and Head, Corporate Members matters in mind, the Foundation lodged a submission with the interpersonal skills to the advancement of the Foundation. It Professor Lawrence Cram (1991) School of Physics Commonwealth’s ‘Towards a National Science Communication has been a pleasure working with her and we wish her well on Mr Adam Selinger Executive Officer Alcatel Australia Limited Strategy’ enquiry and has been working closely with the NSW her sabbatical. I look forward to working with her successor, Emeritus Professor Richard Collins Chief Scientist and Scientific Engineer in relation to NSW Professor Clive Baldock. (1997) Ms Alison Muir Community Relations Boral Limited funding strategies. Of course, we should not confine ourselves The Foundation’s staff – Executive Officer Adam Selinger, Professor Bernard Pailthorpe (2002) Manager British Aerospace Systems to the Commonwealth and NSW governments given the Community Relations Manager Alison Muir and Education and significant interstate and overseas presence at the ISS. The Ms Alex Viglienzone Education and Administration Officer Alex Viglienzone – have worked tirelessly Associate Professor Robert Hewitt Commonwealth Bank Group Strategy and Development Committee (under the leadership of Administration Officer in planning and implementing the activities of the Foundation (2003) our Deputy President, John Patterson) will assume increasing Energy Australia in 2009. Adam, Alison, Alex and former Director, Associate importance as we identify and implement new ways of Professor Bob Hewitt, at times operate invisibly behind the IBM Australia Limited fundraising and liaising with the Commonwealth and State Foundation Members scenes, without receiving the thanks and gratitude that Foundation Council 2009 governments. The Strategy and Development Committee will The James N. Kirby Foundation are owed to them by the Foundation for its success and its Founder and Honorary Governor in 2010 be commissioning a strategic review of the Foundation Office Bearers of the Foundation reputation (all the more so in an ISS year). We wish Alex all the The Nell and Hermon Slade Trust and its operations. best as she takes maternity leave in 2010. Mr Trevor Danos President Emeritus Professor Harry Messel AC CBE NSW Business Chamber The Foundation works closely and effectively with the Mr John Paterson Deputy President University. We thank the Dean of Science, Professor David Woolworths Limited Day, the Director of Government Relations, David Morris, Trevor Danos Mrs Louise Davis Immediate Past and the Director of the Development Office, Tim Dolan, for Life Governor Westpac Banking Corporation President 4 5

DIRECTOR’S REPORT STRUCTURE 2009 AND MANAGEMENT

(far left) Professor Gillian Trigg, Dean of Overview Structure, Membership and Committees President, Mr Trevor Danos Law, HE Professor In 2009 the Foundation completed a review of its committee Trevor is a graduate of the University of Sydney in Economics Marie Bashir, Governor structure (commenced in 2008) and undertook a review of its and Law. He has practised as a lawyer for over 25 years, of NSW with Professor membership structure. The Foundation now operates through specialising in banking and finance and Federal and State Anne Green four committees: Finance, Strategy and Development, Major government procurement. He has had a keen interest in (left) ISS09 students Projects and External Relations. science since the time he attended the Messel ISS in 1974 and demonstrate success is part way through a Bachelor of Science majoring in physics with the Hover Frenzy The Foundation has also rationalised the various classes of and history and philosophy of science. He has been chairman Challenge membership that have existed and clarified the rights and or trustee of several charities and is Deputy Chair of the privileges of Life membership and Governor membership status. University’s Human Research Ethics Committee. Throughout 2009 the University continued to refine its Current Term of Appointment: Two years from 26 March 2009. vision for its foundations. All University foundations will be more closely aligned with the University’s own branding that Number of Council meetings attended: 4 eligible to attend: 4 commences on 11 January 2010. Number of Finance Committee meetings attended: 4 eligible to The Foundation has an international reputation that benefits attend: 4 the University as evidenced by the President’s visit to representatives were honoured that the Chief Scientist gave Washington DC in May 2009 to the National Science Bowl and so freely of her limited time to join us. the US Department of Energy and the Smithsonian Institution. Deputy President, Mr John Paterson We were deeply saddened when Past-President and long-time The Foundation also enjoys excellent relations with all parts of the A graduate in both Mechanical Engineering and Computer 2009 has been an exciting year for the Science Foundation supporter of the Foundation, Mr Pat Donovan AM RFD ED, passed University, however the Foundation does not rest on its laurels. Science from the University of Sydney, and with an MBA from for Physics and it is with pleasure that I submit this report as away after a brief illness. Several members of both the Council and In this case the work of the Strategy and Development UNSW, John founded one of Australia’s first venture capital Director. As part of our ongoing programs, we have supported the School attended the moving funeral service on Saturday 24 companies, Austech Ventures Ltd. He has been a director of a and initiated many events connected with the United Nations Committee is critical to ensuring that the Foundation’s position, October 2009. Pat was a wonderfully warm person who made many reputation and relevance are maintained and enhanced. number of technology-based companies and he is a Foundation designated International Year of Astronomy, celebrating 400 outstanding achievements in his life and our deepest condolences Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. years since Galileo’s exploration of the heavens with the go to Gillian and their family. He will be greatly missed. John has a keen interest in science education and for several telescope, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of years he was a director of the NSW Enterprise Workshop and a Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Professor David Day left the University of Sydney and his Foundation Governance Statement frequent mentor of participating teams. role as Dean, Faculty of Science and University Officer of the The Science Foundation for Physics recognises the importance Our flagship activity for the year was the 35th Professor Harry Foundation, on 30 November 2009 to take up a position as Current Term of Appointment: Two years from 26 March 2009. Messel International Science School (ISS2009), titled Genes and benefit of reviewing its adoption and alignment with Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) at Flinders University in governance principles and provides the following report. John is Chair of the Strategy and Development Committee. to Galaxies, which was held in July 2009. With 138 scholars South Australia. Professor Day has been a strong champion attending from Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, New for science education and an advocate of women working in Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight Number of Council meetings attended: 4 eligible to attend: 4 Zealand, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States science, and has been a wonderful supporter of the School of Nature of the entity Number of Finance Committee meetings attended: 4 eligible to of America, this two-week science education program was Physics and the Foundation. We wish him the greatest success a huge success and again provided a wonderful opportunity attend: 4 in his new position. The Science Foundation for Physics is a part of the University for the brightest young minds to be inspired and challenged of Sydney ABN 15211513464 and not separately incorporated by world-leading researchers. Congratulations and thank you My appointment as Head of School and Director of the under a State or Commonwealth Act. The Foundation is to the Foundation team, led by Executive Officer Mr Adam Science Foundation for Physics is now complete and I plan required to gain prior approval for its fundraising activities Immediate Past President, Mrs Louise Davis, representing Selinger, for a very well-organised and most interesting to take sabbatical leave in 1 Semester 2010. I would like to from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) External Relations. IBM Australia program. I particularly note the enormous contribution to the thank the Foundation Council and staff (Mr Adam Selinger, The Foundation’s activities are not-for-profit and covered by success of ISS2009 of Ms Alex Viglienzone and the volunteer Ms Alison Muir, Ms Alex Viglienzone) for their outstanding Louise has been with IBM Australia for 23 years, the past 12 the Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status of the University ISS “staffies”. support and commitment, and the President, Mr Trevor Danos, as Executive, Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, of Sydney. The University is exempted from the requirement for his enthusiasm and innovative ideas. It has been a privilege (CC&CA) IBM Asia Pacific. Her ?current role is Executive to hold an Authority to Fundraise and obligations upon holders Prior to ISS2009, it was my privilege as Director of the working with such a team. for CC&CA Growth Markets. In this role Louise? manages Foundation to travel to Bangalore, India, to present the of such an authority but is still required to comply with the IBM’s corporate social responsibility program in Australia certificates of award to the five scholars who were selected I am proud to leave the Science Foundation for Physics in a balance of provisions of the Charitable Fundraising Act (NSW). and across IBM’s growth markets around the world, working from a national list of top achievers, and to speak to them strong position, and wish my very capable successor, Professor Role of Council and management with major not-for-profit organisations and with relevant about the Foundation and the School of Physics. The Clive Baldock, all the best in his new role. Government Ministers and Departments. Before joining IBM President, Mr Trevor Danos, made a similar presentation at the The Foundation operates under the authority of the Senate of in 1986 Louise had a broad experience in consumer marketing, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who US National Science Bowl Prizes Ceremony. He also visited the University of Sydney, as approved on 6 November 2006 direct marketing and public relations, primarily with Christian have supported the Science Foundation for Physics and the Rivers College, Manitoba, Canada, to honour Professor Harry and has no powers of delegation. The Foundation conducts Dior Perfumes and Cosmetics as manager of the Australian Messel Endowment through 2009. As a non-profit organisation Messel’s alma mater and to meet the two Canadian scholars. its affairs pursuant to the Foundation Rules and the relevant operations. Louise? was appointed the Deputy President of we are extremely appreciative of all our supporters. Your The Dean of Science, Professor David Day, attended the policies of the University. The Foundation had its annual the Foundation in 2004 and was the Foundation’s first female generosity allows us to continue our work in supporting and presentation ceremony for the UK scholars in England. A fundraising plan approved and was able to meet its objectives. President in 2005 until March 2008. promoting science education, training, scholarships and prizes. more detailed Report for ISS2009 can be found within this The Foundation is to be reviewed every three years. A review Because of your support, the Science Foundation for Physics publication. was undertaken during 2009. Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until the continues to flourish and to be a credit to the Faculty of next AGM During 2009 the Chief Scientist of Australia, Professor Penny Science and the University of Sydney. Principle 2: Structure of the Council to add value Sackett was hosted to dinner with members of the Foundation Number of Council meetings attended: 4 eligible to attend: 4 Council, along with senior researchers of the School. This The Council of the Foundation in 2009 consisted of the was a memorable occasion and it was most inspiring to Professor Anne Green following members: hear her vision for science. Both Physics and Foundation Director Science Foundation for Physics 6 STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT [cont.] STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT [cont.] 7

Number of Finance Committee meetings attended: 4 eligible to Kilburn that built the worlds first stored program computer. attend: 4 He then moved to the USA to work with Seymour Cray known Emeritus Professor Richard (Dick) Collins, Honorary Associate Professor Robert (Bob) Hewitt, Honorary as the ‘father of super computing’. Mr Jim O’Connor, representing Westpac Banking Governor Governor Corporation. Peter was the initial CEO and a founder of ac3 (Australian Dick completed his degree at the University of Sydney. From Bob completed his Ph.D. in theoretical nuclear physics under Centre for Advanced Computing and Communications) at the During his 30+ years with Westpac, Jim has had a number of 1961 to 1978 he held a research position at Amalgamated the supervision of Dr Robert May, now Lord May of Oxford. He Australian Technology Park. In 1998 Peter was awarded the roles, from branch teller through to management positions Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. During this time he completed was appointed as Lecturer in Physics in 1967 and remained on Inaugural Pearcey Foundation Medal for distinguished lifetime in city branches. Over the past decade Jim has occupied a his Ph.D. at New York University. In 1980 he was appointed the staff of the School until his retirement at the end of 2003. achievement and contribution to the development and growth number of management roles in Head Office areas, including Professor of Applied Physics at the University of Sydney. For He was a Fulbright Scholar at Harvard University for two years. of the Information Technology, Professions, Research and his current position as Head of Westpac’s Staff Superannuation four years until his retirement at the end of 2000, he was His primary research field was theoretical plasma astrophysics. Technology. He also received, in May 2003, the Centenary Plan. Jim was previously a Trustee Director of Westpac’s Staff Head of the School of Physics. He was Director of the Science He now is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School. Bob Medal for service to Australian society in information Superannuation Plan for 9 years, and is a member of the PC Foundation for Physics from 1997 until 2002. Dick has served served for two years as Pro-Dean of the Faculty of Science, technology. He was President of the Science Foundation Reuse Advisory Panel for Workventures Australia Ltd. Jim holds as Chair of several Australian Government bodies, including eleven years as Dean of that Faculty and for four years as Pro- for Physics from 1993-1995 and is a Fellow of the Australian an MBA from IMI Geneva (now known as IMD, Lausanne), as the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Vice-Chancellor for the Sciences Group of faculties. Bob was Computer Society and Australian Academy of Technological well as an MCom and BA from local Universities. the Energy Research and Development Corporation, and the appointed Director of the Science Foundation in January 2003 Sciences and Engineering. National Standards Commission. Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until the until March 2007. Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until the next AGM Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until the Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until the next AGM next AGM Jim is Chair of the Finance Committee. next AGM Number of Council meetings attended: 4 eligible to attend: 4 Number of Council meetings attended: 3 eligible to attend: 4 Number of Council meetings attended: 4 eligible to attend: 4 Number of Council meetings attended: 4 eligible to attend: 4 Number of Finance Committee meetings attended: 4 eligible to Number of Finance Committee meetings attended: 4 eligible to Emeritus Professor Dame Leonie Kramer AC DBE, Honorary attend: 4 Mr Patrick Donovan AM RFD ED Honorary Governor attend: 4 Governor (deceased October 2009) Dame Leonie has held a number of academic positions including Pat worked for 42 years in the chemical industry, 36 years Mr John Hooke CBE, Honorary Governor at the University of , Canberra University College, Director, Professor Anne Green, Head of the School of of which with Albright & Wilson (Aust) Ltd, before retiring as the University of (1958-1968), and was Physics General Manager in 1996. Pat was an Associate of the Royal John graduated from Sydney University with the degree of Professor of Australian Literature at the University of Sydney Australian Chemical Institute and a Chartered Chemist, and Bachelor of Science in Physics, followed by a Bachelor of Anne’s academic field is in radio astronomy focusing on (1968-1989). Dame Leonie also held the position of Chancellor he was active in many industry associations. He was a Past Engineering with First Class Honours and University Medal. the structure ?and ecology of the Milky Way Galaxy. Prior at the University of Sydney from 1991 to 2001. to becoming Head of School, she was Director of the President of the Chamber of Manufacturers of NSW, now He joined Amalgamated Wireless (A/sia) Ltd where he was Molonglo Observatory for ten years. Anne is a graduate of Australian Business Ltd and was a Life Member. He served involved in the production of transistors. He became Chairman Dame Leonie has served as the Chairman of the ABC (1982- both Melbourne and Sydney Universities and held an Alexander on numerous State and Federal Government Committees and Chief Executive of AWA, which grew strongly during 1983), Chairman of NIDA (1987-1991), and has held business von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Max- with interests ranging from environmental issues to industrial this period. John was heavily involved in manufacturing directorships in banking, insurance, mining, and electricity. She Planck-Institut for Radioastronomie in ?Bonn, Germany. After relations and defence matters. policy issues and served on several government committees has also served as a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Public and was Chairman of the Defence Industry Committee. He Affairs (1988-1996), the NSW Board of Studies (1990-2001), resuming her career following a long break from academia Pat joined the Science Foundation in 1994 and was elected was Chairman of Tubemakers of Australia and a director of the NSW Council of Australian Institute of Company Directors she is now a Professor of Astrophysics and Project Leader President in 2002. He was made a member of the Order a number of companies, including BHP, National Australia (1992-2002), and on the Governing Council of Old Parliament of the SKA Molonglo Prototype (SKAMP) project, which is of Australia in 1989 for services to manufacturing and the Bank, AMP General Insurance, Channel Ten, Crane Group, House (1998-2001). Dame Leonie has also published widely as prototyping technology and undertaking science projects as a community. Pat passed away on 20 October 2009. forerunner to the next generation radio telescope, the Square and Interscan Australia. He was a member of the Williams an editor and anthologist, with essays on Australian Literature, Kilometer Array.? Current Term of Appointment: From 26th March 2009, Committee of Inquiry into Education and Training and is and many reviews and articles on literature and educational deceased 20 October 2009 currently Chairman of Universal Solar and Surface Science Pty policy. Current Term of Appointment: January 2007 to December Ltd. John was Deputy President of the Science Foundation for 2009? Number of Council meetings attended: 1 eligible to attend: 3 Physics 2005-2007. Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until the next AGM Number of Council meetings attended: 4 eligible to attend: 4? Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until the next AGM Number of Council meetings attended: 4 eligible to attend: 4 Number of Finance Committee meetings attended: 3 eligible to Mr Ron Enestrom attend: 4 Number of Council meetings attended: 4 eligible to attend: 4 Ron holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from University College London and a MBA from the Ivey Business School Emeritus Professor Harry Messel AC CBE, Founder and at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. He attended Honorary Governor University Officer, Professor David Day, Dean of Science the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business Dr Peter Jones AM FTSE, Honorary Governor Harry has had a distinguished academic career in institutions (until 30 November 2009) Professor Mitch Guss, Acting School. Dean of Science (from 1 December 2009) Peter is an Honorary Fellow of the University of Sydney. His such as the Royal Military College of Canada, Queen’s After a twenty year career with The First National Bank academic career includes positions as Associate Professor of University in Kingston in Ontario, St Andrew’s University in Number of Council meetings attended: 2 eligible to attend: 3 of Chicago in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney, Mr Computing at UNSW and Research Fellow in Computing at Scotland, the Institute for Advanced Studies in Dublin, Adelaide the ANU. Peter is the founder of twenty high tech companies Number of Finance Committee meetings attended: 2 eligible to Enestrom is currently a director of a number of private University, and as the Chair of Physics at the University of in Australia and the USA and was also a member of ASTEC, attend: 3 companies in Sydney. Sydney. the Prime Minister’s advisory committee on science and He has an abiding interest in science and technology. technology. Harry established the Science Foundation for Physics within the University of Sydney in 1954. Over his career he has raised Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Affairs) represented by Ms Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until next Peter worked on the Silliac computer, set up by Harry Messel, in excess of $100 million through the Science Foundation for Shauna Jarrett, Office of General Counsel AGM. for his PhD and after further research under John Bennett Physics to fund valuable research, teaching and learning and went to Manchester University to join the team led by Tom Number of Council meetings attended: 4 eligible to attend: 4 Number of Council meetings attended: 2 eligible to attend: 4 to expand the School of Physics. The International Science 8 STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT [cont.] STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT [cont.] 9

Schools, which he established in 1962, are known worldwide. Council members were elected and at the Foundation’s AGM Harry retired from the School of Physics in 1987 after leading on 26 March 2009. There is no separate nomination committee the School for thirty five years. In 1992 he was appointed of Council. The full Council resolves on nominations for co- Chancellor and then Executive Chancellor of . opting of members to fill vacancies outside of the process of Harry was Senior Vice-Chairman of the Species Survival election at the AGM. There was a performance evaluation of Commission (SSC), International Union for Conservation of the Council undertaken in May 2009 by the Audit and Risk Nature (IUCN), a member of the SSC Steering Committee and Management office at the University of Sydney. Chairman of the Crocodile Specialist Group of the Commission. Principle 3: Promote ethical and responsible decision-making Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until the Council members have been provided with the University of next AGM Sydney Foundation Governance Guide, Foundation Rules, Number of Council meetings attended: 3 eligible to attend: 4 Code of Conduct and Conflicts of Interest Policy. The Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy are also available on the University’s public website as are other relevant University policies regarding harassment, grievance procedures and Mr Paul Slade, representing Nell & Hermon Slade Trust related policies. Dinner for the Chief Scientist of Australia; (right) Mr John Paul Slade is a third generation representative of his family Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in financial reporting which has supported the Science Foundation for Physics Paterson, Deputy President, since inception. He is a past President of the Foundation and The annual accounts of the Foundation are prepared by the Science Foundation for its Finance Committee and member of Council since 1965. financial staff of the University, signed off by Finance Director, Physics, and Ms Jacqueline Paul worked in managerial positions in Australia, UK and Faculties of Science, Engineering & Technology, and included Cutts admire one of the books Germany (Coats Patons) and received financial and managerial in this Annual Report to the Senate. The Foundation is part on display at the Rare Science experience in the hotel management industry in London, Kenya, of the University and therefore does not have its own audit event held in July at Rare and Seychelles (Commonwealth Development Corporation). He sub-committee. The University is audited by the Audit Office Books, Fisher Library; (left) was a Director of a family owned beef pastoral and irrigation of NSW. ISS2009 scholars, lecturers enterprise in Condobolin NSW and an inaugural Director of and staff WIRES in Australia supporting wildlife rescue and supported the The Foundation undertook the following fundraising appeals international work of IUCN on crocodiles. Paul’s philanthropic during 2009: interests continue as a Director of the Nell & Hermon Slade Annual Fundraising letter to alumni of the School of Physics, Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk Trust, Australian Orchid Foundation, Hermon Slade Foundation the ISS and the Friends of Physics seeking donations to help and the Australia and Pacific Science Foundation. The Foundation complied with the reporting and disclosure The Foundation recognises its activities within University students suffering financial hardship by contributing to the requirements of the Senate. These include an annual budget premises or other premises require risks such as health and Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until the Access Scholarships. These scholarships assist those students and this Annual Report. safety, environmental protection, privacy, trade practices, next AGM who might be considering leaving tertiary study because they and compliance with the Charitable Fundraising Act to be cannot afford to continue. The Access Scholarship Appeal Members and Council have been made aware of the processes considered and managed. The Foundation has managed Number of Council meetings attended: 3 eligible to attend: 4 raised $9,875. for disclosure pursuant to the Code of Conduct, Conflicts of these risks during the year by adhering to University policies Interest policy, which include protected disclosure to the ICAC, concerning events, publications and external relations activities. Tax-time Appeal letter in support of the Kickstart on the Road to the Ombudsman or the Auditor General. program. This important mobile program takes physics to Mr Albert Wong, Life Governor Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly regional areas – more about Kickstart on the Road is under the Principle 6: Respect the rights of shareholders, members, staff, Formerly a stockbroker for 21 years, Albert is a corporate Outreach section in this report. The Kickstart Appeal raised volunteers, clients, & other stakeholders No member of a Council is entitled to receive any remuneration $1,490. for acting in that capacity except reasonable remuneration on a adviser and investment banker with over 25 years experience The Foundation Council and membership consists of members in the finance industry. He was admitted as a Member of the basis which has first been approved in writing by the University The Foundation raised a total amount of $109,407 through of the community, industry bodies and the University whose Australian Stock Exchange in 1988 and was the principal of Officer (Foundations). donations and grants. $85,250 of this sum was donated input is invited via the Annual General Meeting and Council Intersuisse Limited until 1995 when he established the Barton specifically to the Professor Harry Messel International Science meetings of the Foundation. The following events have been Members of the Foundation Council may be reimbursed for Capital group of companies including eStar Online, both of School (ISS2009). Sales of Galileoscopes (ordered as part of held during the year to involve stakeholders in election of reasonable expenses after written approval of the University which were listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd. International Year of Astronomy celebrations) raised a further the Council, activities of the Foundation or other stakeholder Officer (Foundations). Any such instances are recorded in the Mr Wong was the founding Director of both Pluton Resources $1,200 for the Messel Endowment. participation: minutes of the Council. Limited and Gujarat NRE Resources NL. The University of Sydney’s Development Office supports the Under the Charitable Fundraising Act (NSW), the University 1 See s5 Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) Currently, Mr Wong is chairman of Doughboy Enterprises Foundation’s Annual Fundraising and we are appreciative of may be questioned about any appeal on details of the purpose Limited and serves on the boards of several other companies their input and assistance. of the appeal such as the appeal target, objectives, distribution 2 Reg 9(6) Charitable Fundraising Regulation 2008 (NSW) in a non-executive capacity. Mr Wong has been widely involved of proceeds, etc and the process to provide answers. During 3 See s22(2)(b) Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) in philanthropic activities including Ian Thorpe’s Fountain for In conducting those appeals the Foundation paid no the year the Foundation published information on its website, Youth Foundation and as Committee Member of the Messel commissions and took all reasonable steps to ensure that online monthly Alumni Update and printed biannual Alumni Endowment Capital Campaign. Mr Wong is a Fellow of the appropriate particulars of all items of gross income received News publications, and outlines those activities in this Annual Financial Services Institute of Australasia, a Master Stockbroker or receivable, all items of expenditure incurred, including the Report. Specific requests for information responded to by the of the Securities & Derivatives Industry Association and a application or disposition of any income obtained from the Foundation office have included an internal audit carried out by Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. appeal and particulars of those transactions to which they the University. Other enquiries may have been made to other related were recorded in the minutes of the Foundation. Current Term of Appointment: From 26 March 2009 until the parts of the University. next AGM Number of Council meetings attended: 2 eligible to attend: 4 10 11 SCIENCE FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICS EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL OF PHYSICS

Physics PhD student and musician Mr Cliff Kerr entertains guests at the ISS2009 Gala Reception

The Science Foundation for Physics undertook several profile Federation Fellow, Professor Peter Hall who were part of this Untied Funds new instruments replace seriously outdated equipment and will raising events during 2009. Some of these directly connected very special book launch. allow an integrated approach to student experimental training, with the International Year of Astronomy including: Each year, the Science Foundation for Physics provides which will give them realistic experience for their future Frontiers of Science was an exhibition held at the ABC studios untied funds to assist the School of Physics in areas where careers. Music and the Cosmos, a Foundation initiative in 2007, and foyer in Ultimo during National Science Week. Frontiers conventional funding is difficult to obtain, usually at least in 2009 was principally organised by the Faculty of Science of Science was a popular illustrated comic strip created in $100,000. An upgrade of the Council Room was also started in 2009, with featuring an excellent presentation by three School of Physics 1961 by Professor Stuart Butler of the School of Physics in an overhead video projector, retractable screen, speakers and astronomers: Professors Bryan Gaensler, Tim Bedding and collaboration with Robert Raymond, a journalist and producer Foundation funds have been used in the past, for example, computer interface installed. The Council Room is regularly Geraint Lewis, plus a special performance of his original music with the ABC. It explained scientific concepts and recent in the renovation of the School’s Computational Science used for ad hoc meetings within the School. by PhD student Cliff Kerr and a stunning audio-visual display research in an accessible and easily comprehensible way computer laboratories and to provide additional academic staff collated by Dr Helen Johnston. The evening was a huge through a beautifully illustrated comic strip that was syndicated positions. successful with over 800 people attending. to hundreds of newspapers around the world for 25 years, from The Foundation was pleased to be able to transfer the full Other Support for the School of Physics in 2009 1961 to 1987. It was also published as soft cover books. Small Step Giant Leap – Celebrating Apollo at 40 exhibition budgeted $50,000 to the School in 2009, plus an additional $12,000 from surplus. Due to the impact of the Global Financial The Foundation continues to recognise and reward excellence was held in the SciTech Library to commemorate the 40th With support from the Science Foundation for Physics, the in the School of Physics through the Science Foundation Anniversary of man’s first landing on the Moon. At the opening Frontiers of Science were digitised. The strips are archived Crisis on returns from investments in 2009 the Foundation was unable to contribute as much as in previous years. for Physics Student Scholarships, worth more than $30,000 of the Exhibition, the speakers included the USA Consul at the Rare Books and Special Collections Library at the annually. General, Mrs Judith Fergin, and Australian Research Council University of Sydney and can be viewed at frontiers.library. Because of these untied funds the School of Physics was able Federation Fellow, Professor Bryan Gaensler. Objects from the usyd.edu.au to complete the refurbishment of the Main Foyer of the 1924 The Foundation also funded catering for graduation and prize- School of Physics were featured at the exhibition, the School’s giving ceremonies within the School and supplies biscuits for Science in the 21st Century business lunches and Rare Science heritage listed building, which was designed by the eminent physicists assisting NASA on the lunar landing 40 years ago. architect Professor Leslie Wilkinson. The Foyer is now an the School tea-room to support collegiality between the 100 The exhibition was supported by the National Air and Space (held in collaboration with the Fisher Library) were also held in staff and 150 post-graduates within the School. 2009. These events offer the opportunity to engage business elegant entrance with new cabinets displaying the best of the Museum in Washington DC and curated with the support of rare objects from the Physics Museum. Of particular note is the the Powerhouse Museum. and industry leaders, along with potential supporters and advocates, with the work and programs of the Foundation. inlaid crest in the floor, matching the stone crest on the Main Entrance. The museum display cabinets were also partially Professor Anne Green The Foundation supported the very successful launch in Head, School of Physics November of the book, Under the Radar, the biography of Ruby It is pleasing to have the involvement of senior academics and funded by the School and by a generous donation from Dr Roy Payne-Scott, the first woman radio astronomer in the world important representatives from the University, the Faculty of Allen who managed the collection for many years and who and an alumna of the School of Physics. The book was co- Science and the School of Physics at these functions. officially opened the Foyer. authored by two pioneers of radio astronomy, Professor Miller The Foundation is very appreciative of the support and Another project funded by the Foundation as part of a Goss and Dr Richard McGee. Special appreciation goes to ABC enthusiasm of our President, Mr Trevor Danos, who initiated Research Training strategy is to provide modern digital Presenter Mr Robyn Williams AM, a long-time supporter of Rare Science and avidly promotes the work of the Foundation oscilloscopes across all three undergraduate teaching (above) Professor Jill Tarter, Foundation events, who graciously donated his time as MC. at all events. We also thank Corrs Chambers Westgarth for laboratories, so that students are better equipped for both Director, SETI, lecturing at Thanks as well to Ruby Payne-Scott’s children - the Australian hosting the Science in the 21st Century business lunches and future experimental research and for jobs in industry. These the ISS2009 contemporary artist, Fiona Hall and mathematician and ARC the Fisher Library for assisting us with Rare Science. 12 35th Professor Harry 13 Messel International

ISS2009 scholars at Science School the Bridge Building SCHOOL OF PHYSICS Challenge 12-25 July 2009

The School of Physics has once again had a tremendous year A new Institute of Photonics and Optical Science (IPOS) was The Science Foundation for Physics ran the 35th Professor In the words one of the ISS scholars: with strong income from research grants, new staff and many established at the School and officially opened by Senator Harry Messel International Science School (ISS) from 12-25 staff receiving promotions and awards. Total income generated Anne McEwan, representing Senator Kim Carr, Federal July 2009. The ISS theme: Genes to Galaxies, was selected LETTER 1 with new grants reached about $6M. The University of Sydney Minister for Science, and the Vice-Chancellor, Dr Michael in recognition of the many anniversaries held during the year I am writing this email to personally thank you from the was awarded over $38M in funding. Spence, at a symposium on 23 April 2009. The Institute of including: the United Nations-sanctioned International Year of bottom of my heart for organising and ensuring the ISS ran so Photonics and Optical Science draws together research and Astronomy, the sesqui-centenary of the publication of Charles perfectly. The two weeks at the ISS truly were the greatest Staff members were awarded Australian Research Fellowships teaching expertise across the Schools of Physics, Electrical Darwin’s On The Origin of Species, the 40th Anniversary of the (Dr Alex Argyros) and Postdoctoral Fellowships (Drs Peter two weeks of my life thus far. I remember in the introduction and Information Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry and the first humans on the Moon, the 35th ISS and 55th Year of the speech you delivered on the very first day you said we would Domachuk, Sergio Leon-Saval, Ravi Pant, Dane McCamey), Electron Microscope Unit. Science Foundation for Physics. Stuart Jackson awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship. leave this place extremely sad and begging for the ISS to be The Integrated Sustainability Analysis Research Group, led by As part of the Genes to Galaxies program 138 Year 11 and 12 longer and I think I actually laughed and thought that that could The Australian Research Council also announced the award of Professor Manfred Lenzen and Dr Chris Dey, recently won a outstanding secondary school science students (67 boys, 71 never happen to me and that it would be a joke to become so the newly introduced Future Fellows. The University of Sydney NSW Government Green Globe Award for their work on triple girls) from nine countries attended a lecture series given by emotionally attached to a science camp, nevertheless, that was secured 17 awards, with Physics gaining two: Professor Andrew bottom line analysis and the development of assessment leading researchers and participated in hands-on activities exactly what happened to me. Doherty (quantum physics) and Dr Boris Kuhlmey (photonics). tools to calculate the ecological footprint of organisations and provided by various disciplines within the Faculty of Science, as Each day there would be amazing activities around the Uni, Congratulations to Professor Geraint Lewis on the award systems. These awards recognise outstanding achievement well as social events run by the Young Scientists of Australia two amazing lectures and these would be spent with amazing of a Faculty citation for teaching excellence and to Duncan in the sustainable use of natural resources and leadership in (YSA). The students were accommodated at the Women’s people. I have made lifelong friends with people from across Campbell-Wilson for his Harry Messel Award for Excellence tackling climate change. College for the two weeks of the ISS ensuring all scholars the world and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to in recognition of outstanding achievements and leadership as met one another and had the opportunity to learn about the meet these people, partake in the ISS and to be an ISS alumni. Site Manager at the Molonglo Observatory over 20 years. Dr different cultures and countries of their peers (city and rural Zdenca Kunic was awarded the 2009 Selby Research Award in life, local and overseas). So I want you to thank everybody involved for me from the the Faculty of Science. The Selby Scientific Foundation makes great Harry Messel himself to the cook who made rice each The emails, letters and cards of thanks received from the day and even though I am unable to look at rice and cannot the award available to assist an outstanding academic in his or scholars post-ISS2009 show that, for many scholars, their her research career. imagine eating it for a few more weeks, that disgusting smell time at the ISS is remarkable; and importantly this positive of cooked rice, still transports me back to the dining room and The School grew in 2009 with the absorption of the Optical feedback attests to the truth in the traditional welcome to the lining up to get some lunch or dinner with my amazing friends. Fibre Technology Centre and we welcomed Professor Simon International Science School “This will be the best two weeks Fleming and his staff, installing their Polymer Draw Tower on of your life”. I will definitely be writing back in late 2010 and early 2011 to Level Two in the building. find out how the “staffies” roles are going as will many other ISS students that I have talked to, as we are all adamant we will be coming back as staffies in 2011. I cannot wait for the next reunion and we are already organising one now, because I truly never believed I would find it as hard as I have to assimilate back into regular life, a feat I believe I will be unable to achieve 14 35th Professor Harry Messel International 35th Professor Harry Messel International 15 Science School Science School 12-25 July 2009 12-25 July 2009

Highlights of the ISS Science & Engineering ISS teamwork is Challenge: controlling the displayed on the Heli- hovercraft Rescue Challenge

since being a part of the ISS, which has changed me into a THE LECTURE SERIES n Meet-and-Greet-a-Physicist was an opportunity for the Scholars participated in a special ISS Science & Engineering better person. The lecture series was again held in the Slade Lecture Theatre scholars to meet and chat with members of the School of Challenge presented by the University of Newcastle in which Physics at a “trade-display”-styled environment set up in the the eight ISS teams competed against each other in a series of So I thank you again for this opportunity and I hope you can in the School of Physics. Topics focussed on astronomy, astrobiology and gene-based biology and included: Menzies Room of the Women’s College. This event was run activities designed to demand problem-solving and teamwork. continue to deliver the brilliant program that is the ISS to by the Physics Science Communication team. thousands of more students, to continue to change people’s n The search for extra-terrestrial intelligence; SOCIAL EVENTS lives into the future and that hopefully I can participate in this n Dr Karl Kruszelnicki gave two of his ever-popular “Great The organised social events included a Trivia Relay Race on the brilliant program in 2011. n NASA’s plans for further manned missions to the Moon and Moments in Science” talks, delighting fans and newcomers to first Sunday night to help break the ice, and a bush dance on exploration of Mars; his rollercoaster style. Kind regards, Brandon Munn ISS09 [Image: Brendan] the first Friday night, both organised by the NSW chapter of n How a Neolithic diet is perhaps the solution to our obesity n The scholars were provided with VIP seating at a very special the Young Scientists of Australia (YSA). The YSA involvement THE SCHOLARS epidemic; and “Sleek Geek” event held coincidently during the School. They in the ISS has been invaluable over the years – their infectious Once again scholars represented every State and Territory of attended a comedy debate on whether the lunar landings energy and rapport with the scholars, and their enthusiasm n The evolution of the Universe, and those who inhabit it, really took place. to organise social events, are an invaluable contribution to the Australia: Australian Capital Territory (2), New South Wales through the “eyes” of a proton. (63), Northern Territory (3), Queensland (5), South Australia environment of the ISS. The scholars themselves organised (5), Tasmania (2), Victoria (10) and Western Australia (7). Eleven internationally renowned research scientists, selected ACTIVITIES a Talent Night on the last Thursday, with acts ranging from Internationally scholars came from China (5), Japan (8), for their subject area and known to be great communicators, Next to the lecture series a range of tours, hands-on activities traditional dance and songs from the international students to India (5), New Zealand (5), Thailand (7), the United Kingdom were invited to give one or two lectures each. Each sixty- and challenges were organised to give the scholars further individuals showing off their musical, comedy and magic skills. (5) and from the United States of America (4). By special minute lecture was followed by twenty minutes of question exposure to science at the University of Sydney. Both a The YSA also gave considerable thought on how they might arrangement, we also welcomed two scholars from Canada, time. As in previous years, lecturers each reported being highly University and Physics tour were provided on day two of the assist those ISS scholars concerned about being distracted representing Rivers Collegiate in the home town of Professor impressed by the perceptive and challenging questions posed ISS; other activities and hands-on workshops were staged by from HSC study by running dedicated study sessions in the Harry Messel. We were also very pleased to also welcome a by the scholars. Sydney University Museums (Nicholson Museum); the Electron evenings at the Women’s College. full complement of five scholars in the Indigenous Scholars Microscopy Unit and the Schools of Biological Sciences, In addition to the official ISS lecture series there were several An ISS tradition is the Harbour Cruise on the middle Saturday Program. Chemistry, Geoscience and Physics. talks and special events: night, with lecturers, supporters, Foundation members and The Australian scholars were selected competitively at A new Ethics and Leadership in Science module was created, in School of Physics staff invited to join the Scholars for dinner n ISS2009 opening lecture by the Hon Robert French AC, Chief the State level through a combination of essay, teacher partnership and sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. Two and dancing against a stunning backdrop of the city and Justice of Australia and ISS1964 alumnus held in the new Law endorsement and academic record. Students from overseas 150 minute sessions were held across two days. The scholars Harbour Bridge by night. Lecture Theatre. Chief Justice French gave a dynamic and are selected by a variety of methods, from international essay were prepared for the sessions with pre-reading material humorous talk reflecting the progress of science from ”his“ In a change from previous years, the final day was deliberately competitions (5000 applicants in India, 5 selected), to first provided prior to their arrival at the ISS. Each session began with ISS in 1964 in “From Light and Life to Genes and Galaxies - kept low key with a prize ceremony and thank you session held prize for winning the National Science Bowl (USA). a plenary talk and was followed by group discussions/workshops 45 years on”. This was a great start to the 2009 lecture series in the Slade Theatre in place of the final activity session. A led by senior academic leaders from the Faculty of Science. that followed. BBQ and disco was then held at the Women’s College for the Reports from scholars indicate this was a well regarded activity scholars. which could become a regular activity for future ISSs. 16 35th Professor Harry Messel International 35th Professor Harry Messel International 17 Science School Science School 12-25 July 2009 12-25 July 2009

The Consul General of Canada, Mr Tom MacDonald with expatriate Emeritus Professor Harry Messel AC CBE; (right) Professor Peter Poole, with Michael Wintemitz and Dr Margo Poole at the ISS2009 Gala Reception

The Hon Robert French AC, Chief Justice of Australia delivers the ISS2009 Opening Lecture

LOGISTICS Australia (YSA) were engaged to look after many of the social This exhibition was conceived by Trevor Danos, President of corresponding number of Australian guests, are invited by State selection committees provided the names and contact and study opportunities during evenings and weekends. the Science Foundation for Physics and produced by Sydney the relevant Sydney Consulate to attend a function on one of details of both successful and unsuccessful applicants to the University Museums in the SciTech library of the University of the first evenings of the ISS. Both the Indian and Japanese An innovation for this ISS was the production of a Staff Sydney. Scholars designed, build and launched water rockets as Consuls-General hosted events on the first Tuesday of Foundation who contacted all applicants to notify them of the Handbook which detailed the roles and responsibilities of selection outcome. We encourage those who were not selected part of the official proceedings. the ISS. The US Consul General hosted a function at her all staff (Staffies, Techies, House Parents, Escorts, YSA and private residence on the Wednesday and students from the to seek other opportunities such as National Science Youth organisers). A second innovation was the introduction of a The ISS Gala Reception was held on Wednesday 13 July and Forums which now take place in many States in Australia. UK, Canada and New Zealand with their guests attended a series of “Scholar Update” newsletters sent out at regular was an opportunity for ISS supporters, sponsors, friends and ‘Commonwealth’ function at the British Consulate in the city on Travel and accommodation is organised for each Australian intervals in the lead up to the ISS. The one-page PDF members of the University of Sydney to meet the ISS scholars the Thursday. scholar, while travel to and from Australia is organised and document included useful information such as what to bring, and each other. This prestigious event was held in the Great what to expect at the ISS, heads-up on the hygiene regime and Hall in the presence of Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir the cost met by each overseas committee. All scholars and MEDIA updates on the swine flu pandemic. Scholar feedback was that and other distinguished guests. We thank Dr Karl Kruszelnicki overseas adult escorts were accommodated at the Women’s The ISS is a unique program, not just for the selection of this information was extremely helpful in preparing them for who did a tremendous job of being our MC to the gathering of College, just five minutes’ walk from the School of Physics. some of the brightest young science-minded students but the ISS. The final newsletter was accompanied with a PDF of over 360 guests. While the accommodation comprises about one third of the also the selection of some of the greatest scientists and the Book of Lectures as well as pre-reading for the Science & cost of the International Science School, the benefits of science communicators locally, nationally and internationally. Engineering Challenge and the Leadership & Ethics module. Two important awards are made at this event: housing the entire cohort of students in college, compared with The novelty of the international speakers helps highlight the accommodating only the visiting scholars, are enormous as the The Mulpha ISS Award for Leadership recognises the great work being done in our own backyard. Our international scholars are able to form a cohesive whole. SPECIAL EVENTS international kinship fostered through the ISS and is awarded to speakers, Prof. Jill Tarter (SETI, USA), Wayne Lee and Erisa The ISS plays host to a number of special events within a student who displays diplomacy, friendship, encouragement Hines (NASA, USA) were very gracious in allowing us to share ISS STAFF the program. As Patron of the ISS, the Governor of NSW and understanding of ISS students from all cultures. This year them with colleagues organising special IYA events around the ISS staff are an important aspect to the smooth running of the and Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Her Excellency the award was given to Joshua Roberts from Trinity Catholic country. ISS. Back for a third time were House Parents, Karen and John, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, formally opened the 35th High School in the UK. Professor Harry Messel International Science School during the Closer to home it is always pleasing to see the media impact acting in loco parentis for the 138 scholars. Each ISS does a The Australian Government Len Basser Award for Scientific call out to previous ISS attendees to come back as volunteer formal ISS Opening Ceremony held on Monday 13 July in the that just ISS selection has on students coming from remote new Law Lecture Theatre complex a minute’s walk from the Leadership is presented to the scholar who, in the course and regional towns across Australia. “staffies”. Staffies from previous years are also invited back as of the ISS, demonstrates leadership in science through a “Senior Staffies”. This year thirteen ISS “staffies” were engaged Physics building. combination of originality of thought and a willingness to assist NEW MEDIA to assist in welcoming the scholars and escorting from place Preceding this, a morning tea was held in the nearby lounge other ISS scholars. Matthew Georgiades from William Clarke Being at the forefront of science it should be of no surprise to place. Of special note is Nruthya Madappa, an international room for VIP supporters of the ISS and senior members of the College in Sydney was this year’s recipient. that the ISS continues its use of the Internet to share the scholar from 2007 (and winner of the Len Basser Award) who University. Following the opening, the first ISS2009 lecture was lecture series and books with the world. The book is available organised her own sponsorship to travel back to Australia from delivered by the Hon Robert French AC, Chief Justice of Australia. The scholars are chosen by their peers and the ISS staffies. the USA, where she is studying, to be a staffie this year. We in a PDF downloadable from the Foundation website along also ensured all the overseas escorts felt part of the staff team The Scholars attended the official opening of Small Step Consulate-General events are another tradition of the with podcasts and webcasts of the lectures. The ISS scholars and able to participate in all activities. The Young Scientists of Giant Leap – Celebrating Apollo at 40 on Monday 20 July. ISS. Overseas scholars and escorts, accompanied by a also keep in regular contact through the social networking site, 18 35th Professor Harry Messel International 35th Professor Harry Messel International 19 Science School Science School 12-25 July 2009 12-25 July 2009

SUPPORTERS OF ISS2009 The Association for Science Education, UK The Professor Harry Messel International Science School could The Royal Institution of Great Britain not run without the generous financial backing of our many supporters, including all those who have given to the Messel The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts Endowment, the Science Foundation’s campaign to secure the (NESTA), UK long-term financial future of the International Science Schools. Department of Energy, USA The Science Foundation for Physics warmly thanks the Thank you to the Sydney Consulates of India, Japan, the United supporters of ISS2009: Kingdom and the USA for their support in hosting events for overseas students and their guests. The Messel Endowment Special thanks to the staff and students within the School of Physics and Faculty of Science, and others within the Department of Education and Training, NSW Government University of Sydney, for all the support and goodwill they have (DET) given in helping the Foundation delivery another successful Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Professor Harry Messel International Science School. Australian Government (DIISR) We welcome the scholars of ISS2009 to join the 4000 current The Kirby Foundation members of the ISS Alumni and look forward to staying in HE Professor Marie touch with each of them and learn how their careers develop Bashir AC CVO and Adolph Basser Trust from here. Mulpha Executive Faculty of Science, the University of Sydney We know that over half our alumni have careers in science, Chairman Mr Seng engineering or medicine, and a quarter find senior posts in Chancellor’s Committee, the University of Sydney Huang Lee with the management, finance and IT. winner of the Mulpha ISS The Smithsonian Institution Award for Leadership, Joshua Roberts Mr Robert Arnott Dr Greg Clark through the ANZ Banking Group Mr Trevor Danos Facebook, posting comments on news feeds (“10 things I miss is one of the greatest gifts that I have ever received. To meet about the ISS”), and sharing photographs and video of their people with interests so similar to my own is an experience Mr Ron Enestrom ISS experience. Plans for a reunion are currently underway. I have never encountered and this has inspired me to move forward with my dreams without the fear of being alone in the Associate Professor Robert Hewitt & Mrs Helen Hewitt INTERNATIONAL VISITS undertaking. I now know that when I step out into the world Mr John Hooke CBE The Director, Professor Anne Green, made a successful visit there are others on a similar path who are kind and wonderful to India in May to present scholarship certificates to the five people. Associate Professor Brian James & Dr Ferg Brand through Dr selected scholars and to speak to them about the Foundation WieXu It is for this and more that I cannot possibly express that and the School of Physics. The President, Mr Trevor Danos I thank you, so much, for your dedication to ISS and the Dame Leonie Kramer AC DBE [Image: Trevor; girls, flag] made a similar presentation at the inspiration that the experience as a whole provides to a country US National Science Bowl prize ceremony in June as well as Mr Bruce McAdam & Mrs Janice McAdam girl such as myself. visiting Rivers College, Manitoba, Canada, to honour Professor Mr Robert Rich Harry Messel’s alma mater. The Dean of Science, Professor Yours sincerely, David Day, attended the presentation ceremony for the UK Mr Albert Wong scholars on 17 June in England. Nicola Fleming other individuals through the Foundation’s Annual Appeal LETTER 2 Australian students were selected with the support of the NSW Two weeks on I have still not been able to comprehend the Department of Education and Training, and Science Teachers enormity of ISS, yet I can now fully appreciate the wonderful Associations in the ACT, Queensland, the Northern Territory, opportunity which you have given me. For this you have my South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The wholehearted thanks. My time at ISS was more than I can following institutions assisted in the selection and travel of the possibly describe however I am sure you know the amazing overseas students: insight into university and science that it offers. Rivers Collegiate, Canada Coming from a rural community to a city environment even for two weeks was an enormous step for me and I cannot think The Affiliated High School of Peking University, China of a better time or place to have done this in than ISS. To be Raman Research Institute, India able to access the knowledge contained in Sydney University is something I had never dreamed of and certainly did not think I Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology would ever be able to do from Jindabyne. (MEXT), Japan As part of such a small community, with my senior school The Royal Society of New Zealand number equalling that of the ISS scholars, to find such Ministry of Education, Thailand acceptance and a sense of fellowship as that I found within ISS 20 21

EDUCATION & OUTREACH

(clockwise from left) laboratory tour for students; ISS2003 scholar Casey Handmer (front left) Dr Karl and with fellow Physics indigenous PhD students in scholars at the a lecture; Science ISS2009 Gala andJ24 Reception Engineering Challenge

35th Professor Harry Messel International shown that one in seven students have chosen to do science of collaboration between schools, industry/business and around the country. It is designed to inspire students to study Science School as a direct influence from Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. universities to stimulate interest and enhance capacities of science and engineering at a senior level. The Challenge is The flagship education program of the Foundation is the primary science teachers and students in conducting authentic sponsored nationally by the Australian Government together biennial Professor Harry Messel International Science School Science Teachers’ Workshop scientific investigations with the assistance of Scientist with a number of national and local science and engineering (ISS). This world-class program began in 1962 and is offered Another Foundation-supported program is the Science Teachers’ mentors. MyScience scientist mentors have included scientists companies and associations. The program is offered at no cost to students in their final two years of high school. The Workshop (STW), which was accredited by the NSW Institute of and science communicators from the University of Sydney, to participating schools with incidental costs covered by the students are selected by their demonstrated high achievement Teachers in 2009. The STW is a very popular biennial program and the University of Western Sydney and ACU as well as industry, venue. in science and leadership and come from every State and will be held next in November 2010. Under the marketing banner such as companies like ResMed, and local high schools. One 1 May 2009 the University of Sydney played host to one Territory in Australia and 10 other countries. of the Faculty of Science, both Chemistry and Biology will model During 2009 the Foundation developed a local University of of three Sydney-based Challenges amongst 19 in NSW and 48 Physics’ STW and running their own workshops for teachers The purpose of the ISS is to identify students showing the most Sydney hub to be operated by the Faculty of Education and nationally, plus there are five State-based “semi-finals” Super- during the same week. promise as future scientific leaders and reward them with a Social Work in conjunction with the Faculty of Science. Pre- Challenges leading up to the “national final” Grand Challenge. two-week on-campus experience at the University of Sydney. service primary teachers learning how to run genuine scientific The program includes lectures from world-leading researchers, MyScience investigations in classroom settings will put their new skills into The Challenge is a set of fun and competitive activities challenging science and technology workshops and opportunities MyScience started life as a three-year collaborative pilot practice within local primary schools. They will be supported involving principles of science, engineering and technology. to visit scientific institutions to see the forefront of scientific program (2006-2008) run in conjunction with the Australian by current classroom teachers who have also undergone Each of the eight schools is represented in each of the eight research for themselves. There is also an active social program Catholic University, the NSW Department of Education professional development courses run on campus to improve activities. Some of the more involved activities are conducted to enhance their cultural experience in Sydney. (Western Sydney Region) and IBM. their confidence in leading classroom science enquiry. over the full day whereas others are conducted during a morning or afternoon session. The ISS is supported through generous donations to the Messel In 2009 MyScience was selected as one of two international In-class science projects led by the teacher and pre-service Endowment, established to raise the capital to run the ISS programs to be supported by an IBM TryScience Services students will be supported by scientist mentors from the The concept is to immediately engage students in the activity in perpetuity. Each ISS is additionally supported by separate Grant. Out of a field of twenty-seven proposals received from Faculty of Science. As in the past, the role of the scientist is with a minimum of introduction and theory. Students explore donations and grants. All donors are warmly acknowledged in our around the world, the TryScience team found MyScience to assist groups of primary students come up with testable scientific principles for themselves rather than being guided to Annual Reports, ISS reports and on the Foundation web-site. met their vision for science education, and their commitment questions and good experimental design. The collaborative a predetermined answer. to integrate TryScience into world-wide science activities. approach between classroom teacher, pre-service students Highlights of the 35th Professor Harry Messel International Seven local high schools were involved in the 2009 Sydney “Teachers TryScience” is a web-based resource that will and scientist mentors is expected to increase the frequency Science School “Genes to Galaxies” 12-25 July 2009, is Challenge. Placed first to seventh in a close competition we had enable teachers from around the world to access lesson-plans of science lessons held each year, as well as enhance the reported separately in this Annual Report. Patrician Brothers’ College, St Augustine’s College, Mary MacKillop and peer support in the teaching of science. The site will integration of numeracy and literacy components into a science become the interface for MyScience web products including Wakely, St Vincent’s College, Kogarah High School, Birrong Girl In 1995, the Foundation chose the first JSM Fellow, Dr project. The ultimate aim is that students, teachers and future mentor communications. Well done to the MyScience steering High School and St Spyridon College. We are expecting a rematch Karl Kruszelnicki, known Australia-wide for his energy and teachers develop investigations into a valuable and sustainable committee: Bettina Culter (IBM), Anne Forbes (ACU), Gerry with the same schools in June, 2010. enthusiasm for all things science-related, thanks to his work learning experience. Further details: myscience.edu.au McLaughlin (DET) and Adam Selinger (SFP). on radio, TV and the web. It seems the choice was a good one The Challenge at the University of Sydney was conducted at the Science and Engineering Challenge – fifteen years on and Dr Karl is still the Foundation’s JSM new Law School Lecture Theatre and seminar rooms. Having MyScience endeavours to support science in primary The Science and Engineering Challenge is an outreach program Fellow and entry surveys to the University of Sydney have schools through the establishment of a sustainable model all eight activities so closely located in this brand new space conducted nationally by the University of Newcastle in venues on campus proved highly successful in how the day was run. 22 EDUCATION & OUTREACH [cont] EDUCATION & OUTREACH [cont] 23

(left) Professor Robert Cross of the School of Physics has written about how his evidence played a vital role in convicting (left) Sleeks Geeks, Dr Karl Gordon Wood of the Kruszelnicki & Mr Adam murder of Caroline Byrne; Spencer; (lright) HE Professor (right) The world’s first Marie Bashir AC CVO, female radio astronomer Ruby Governor of NSW and Payne-Scott, subject of a Professor Graham Durant, biography titled ‘Under the Director, Questacon, with Radar’ launched with support Mr Matthew Georgiades from the Science Foundation winner of the Len Basser for Physics Award

Project management of the University of Sydney challenge was and the Faculty of Education and Social Work. The Faculties are In 1995, the Foundation established the position of Julius Sumner University of Sydney events, such as the Professor Harry Messel provided by the Science Foundation with volunteers provided working together to provide a Science and Mathematics Education Miller Fellow within the School of Physics, with the aim of raising International Science School. by the Faculty of Science, Physics science communication team Endeavour. community interest in science. Since then, the position has been and the Young Scientists of Australia (YSA). We warmly thank held by radio/TV personality, prolific author and all-round science Books Each Faculty offers unique features and together there is a wealth and acknowledge all the volunteers for their efforts in making the guru, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. The following report is from the JSM In November 2009, Karl released his 28th book, “Never Mind of breadth and depth of expertise. The value of the Institute 2009 Sydney Challenge one of the most successful to date. Office by Dr Karl and Caroline Pegram. BULLocks, Here’s the Science”. As of December 22 2009, the to the Faculties of Science and Education and Social Work will book was No. 9 in the best sellers list and No. 2 in the non- In 2009, the Science and Engineering Challenge involved more be in providing a bridge between these two major areas of the 2009 was another big year packed with loads of science and fiction best sellers list. than 22,000 students from over 600 schools across Australia. University with respect to science and mathematics education. promotion, as Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki completed his 15th year as the Survey results of past participants in the Challenge said: This will help to facilitate interdisciplinary investigations into the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow. In his position as the JSM Fellow, November 2009, also saw the release of Dr Karl’s first ever way students learn and teachers teach. In time the Institute will Karl continued to fly both the Physics and University flags as he song, “Get Fact”. Feel free to listen online at www.drkarl. n 93% - Found the Challenge rewarding develop and implement strategies for influencing and advancing continued on his mission to encourage and recruit students into com/getfact.php n 84% - Found the Challenge informative about relevant science and mathematics education beyond the University. science-based courses, and hence careers. potential careers In 2009 the Foundation supported the creation of an innovative Sleek Geeks Eureka Schools Prize Radio, TV and the Web whole-class workshop to provide both primary and high school The Sleek Geeks Eureka Schools Prize was awarded for the Of those students who participated in the Challenge and went on In early 2008, the very first series of Sleek Geeks went to air on students with a taste of genuine scientific enquiry. The methodology fourth time at the 2009 Australian Museum Eureka Awards. to study science and mathematics in Year 11 ABC 1 (TV). The first series was quite successful and rated well started with an observation of a phenomenon, before moving to Students are asked to communicate a science related story or for ABC 1. Due to an assortment of obstacles, production on series n 25% of those studying Mathematics were influenced by the group and class discussions and hypothesising; then groups worked concept in a fun and interesting way through a 1to 3 minute 2 was delayed. In September 2009 the ABC recommissioned Challenge to choose this subject on an experimental design followed by one or more experiments to video piece. In 2009, the prize was expanded to include primary another series which is fantastic news. Production on Sleek help support the hypothesis. Groups would report to the class on schools we received around 180 entries and were again amazed n 35% of those studying Chemistry were influenced by the Geeks 2 starts on 11th January, 2010. It will most likely air in the their findings and their work ‘interrogated’ by their peers. of the quality of the work the students were submitting. Challenge to choose this subject second half of 2010. Not having an ”answer” to aim for, nor provided with a “right or The finalists all came to Sydney University campus, had lunch n 45% of those studying Physics were influenced by the Sleeks Geeks is a co-production between Dr Karl, Adam Spencer, wrong” result meant that groups had to rely on their own level of with Dr Karl and Adam Spencer, and attended the Eureka Challenge to choose this subject Caroline Pegram and Logie Award winning production company confidence to be satisfied that they could explain the observed Awards dinner where they received their prizes. The finalist Cordell Jigsaw (Bondi Rescue, Two Men In A Tinnie, Recruits, Data from www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/engineering/events/ phenomenon. This novel approach to experiencing ‘science’ allowed entries were played during the course of the Eureka Awards Guerrilla Gardeners). challenge/it-works/ students to understand what a career in science might entail. event, which added a sense of fun to the proceedings. The winner in the Primary School category, “Kiara’s Gift” generated Karl has also continued his many regular television appearances ‘The Cartesian Identity’ was produced and piloted in 2009 as the an enormous amount of publicity. Institute for Innovation in Science & on various TV shows, including his semi-regular segment on School of Physics contribution to the Australian Museum coordinated Mathematics Education Channel 7’s Sunrise breakfast program. With each of these schools programs ‘Science in the Suburbs’ (Sydney Olympic Park, The Sleek Geeks prize-winning entries are available for One of the objectives of the Science Foundation for Physics is appearances, Karl mostly manages to slip in a mention that he is a May) and ‘Science in the City’ (Australian Museum, August). Reports viewing via ABC online: www.abc.net.au/science/sleekgeeks/ supporting science communication and science education in the representative of the University of Sydney. from both student and teacher participants were that this approach eureka/2009 and sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/eureka/ community. During 2009 the Foundation played an active part in index.shtml the establishment of the new Institute for Innovation in Science was engaging, that knowledge was being acquired and that new skills Karl continued his three to four hours of national radio on the in experimenting were gained. The Foundation expects to champion ABC every week. These regular radio segments provide an & Mathematics Education (IISME). The Institute is a joint project School Visits between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Education & this methodology to other science communication and science excellent opportunity for Karl to discuss interesting and relevant education units, through the new Institute for Innovation in Science & research projects being carried out within the University, and to We are constantly inundated with requests for Karl to visit Social Work. The Director is Associate Professor Manju Sharma from schools throughout Australia, and Karl is very happy to visit the School of Physics. Mathematics Education, in 2010. promote university events, such as the Sydney Science Forum Lecture series. schools and speak to the students. However, over the years, Transforming science and mathematics education is a priority IISME will be formally launched on Friday 26 February 2010. we have found that encouraging the schools to come out for nations that aspire to innovate for economic growth. Karl’s radio regular weekly science talkback program on BBC to the University of Sydney has been far more effective and Innovation is necessary in diverse areas ranging from agriculture, The Julius Sumner Miller Fellow Five Live program “Up All Night”, has continued to grow in beneficial for all concerned. primary industries to health and industries, all underpinned by The Science Foundation for Physics created and partly funds popularity, with audience feedback increasing enormously. This a unique role in the University: the Julius Sumner Miller (JSM) program is transmitted across the UK on Thursday mornings to In the past, the demand for Karl to visit schools was so great science and mathematics. Australia’s capacity to thrive in the that a new program, started in 2007, was put in place. In global economy depends on a broad foundation in science and Fellow, responsible for communicating science to the broader a growing audience of around 1.5 million people. community and named after American scientist Professor addition to the regular talks for visiting schools, 4-5 dates a mathematics at all levels of education, formal, informal and The Dr. Karl Webpage is responsible for almost one-half of all year have been set aside for up to 500 school students to public outreach for all citizens. Julius Sumner Miller who became well known in the 1970s and 1980s though TV broadcasts of his lectures at the Professor visits to the ABC Science webpage, and about 5% of all internet book into a Dr Karl Talk at Sydney University. Further details at The University of Sydney is particularly well placed with excellent Harry Messel International Science Schools and later for his traffic to the ABC. Karl and ABC Science Online continue sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/visits/karl.shtml research & teaching and outreach across the Faculty of Science “Why is it so?” television shows and books. to generously provide space on Karl’s webpage to promote 24 25

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