On August 21, Professor Sackett presented a lecture at the Gold Coast Science Fair on the exciting opportunities that science careers can offer as part of National Science Week.

Have you ever wondered how we know how much a kilogram weighs? Or how long a metre really is? Having reliable, accurate measurement is of prime importance to industrial processes and scientific research and affects almost everything within our everyday lives. It is the job of the National Measurement Institute (NMI) to support Australians in making measurements that are accurate, fit for purpose, and recognised internationally.