In front of a large and enthusiastic young crowd, Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb AC officially launched National Science Week 2011, with the help of Premier Anna Bligh and 2006 Australian of the Year and creator of the cervical cancer vaccine, Professor Ian Frazer.
At a recent speech in Washington DC, Professor Chubb highlighted the value of Australian neuroscience research.
Think you’ve got an argument on genetically modified food, nuclear power, geoengineering or nanotechnology strong enough to convince the Chief Scientist?
Professor Chubb has launched the AMSI Summer School by highlighting the need to show people that maths is vital to improvements in their every day lives, all the time.
On Wednesday, 14 December 2011, the Australian National University (ANU) presented Professor Chubb the degree of Doctor of the University for his outstanding service to the University and his distinguished contributions to higher education and society.
On Wednesday, 14 December 2011, Professor Chubb gave the keynote address at the 2011 ANU Graduation Ceremony. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE
