The Australian Academy of Science has awarded former Australian Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb AC the Academy Medal—its highest honour for contributions to Australian science outside of research.
Professor Chubb will join a distinguished list of past awardees including famous broadcasters, philanthropists and science communicators.
President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Andrew Holmes, said the Medal is not given annually, but is awarded when an extraordinary candidate is identified.
“Professor Chubb has dedicated his life to science in Australia as our Chief Scientist, as Vice Chancellor of the Australian National University and Flinders University and as President of the International Alliance of Research Universities,” Professor Holmes said.
“He is a champion of research who has worked tirelessly to ensure science enhances the lives of all Australians, be it through innovative technology, informed policy or a scientifically-literate public.”
Professor Holmes said that Professor Chubb’s dedication to his numerous roles in science and education had provided opportunities for Australian scientists and researchers to flourish, and that the Academy Medal was well deserved.
Professor Chubb’s other accolades and awards include being named 2011 ACT Australian of the Year, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, and a Companion of the Order of Australia for services to higher education.
To find out more about the Academy Medal, head to https://www.science.org.au/academy-medal.
For interviews with Professor Chubb contact Chris Hatherly: 0417 209 425
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