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Professor Rob Hyndman FAA FASSA, Head of the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University, has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA) for his ground-breaking research and outstanding contributions to the scientific community, both within Australia and globally.
Professor Hyndman is the first researcher from Monash University to be elected as a Fellow of both the Australian Academy of Science and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science are among the nation’s most distinguished scientists, nominated by their peers for work that has made a clear impact.
World leading ANU scientists recognised among nation s best
25 May 2021
A plant biologist and geochemist from The Australian National University (ANU) have both been recognised for their outstanding contributions to their fields of science.
Professor Dorrit Jacob s work is diverse, covering everything from how certain molluscs produce pearls, to how diamonds form deep inside the Earth s mantle.
She s a pioneer in the emerging field of biomineralisation - or how living organisms produce minerals - and recently joined ANU as the first female director of the Research School of Earth Sciences.
Professor Barry Pogson s innovative research has helped us better understand how plant cells communicate with each other about changes in their environment, paving the way for more drought resilient crops.
May 25, 2021
New Fellows
The Australian inventor of 3D-printed bone substitutes is among a group of scientists being acknowledged today for their outstanding contributions to science.
Professor Hala Zreiqat and her team developed world-first techniques for 3D-printing strong, bio-compatible ceramic materials that can bond to and help repair bones. This is leading to the development of new orthopaedic implants, including the world’s first synthetic material for healing large areas of bone while supporting weight.
The Jordanian migrant who came to Australia in 1991 to pursue her dream of medical research is one of 22 scientists newly elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
The time capsule was constructed from spare copper plates. Image: Australian Academy of Science.
A time capsule containing Fellows’ messages to the future has been placed under the copper roof of the Shine Dome
The capsule contains a letter from the President of the Academy, Professor John Shine, reflections of Fellows and staff of the Academy, newspaper front pages documenting the tumultuous events of 2020 and other historical documents, including the complete genome of SARS-CoV-2.
The Shine Dome was heavily damaged in January 2020 in a massive hailstorm. Restoration began in November 2020, with a new copper layer being laid over a timber frame, with waterproofing materials between. The original copper remains beneath these layers.
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Nobel Laureates and leading scientists call for Kathleen Folbigg pardon
From left: Academy President Professor John Shine, Professors Carola Vinuesa, Fiona Stanley and Jozef Gecz and Former Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb.
Ninety eminent scientists-including two Australian Nobel Laureates, medical practitioners, science leaders and prominent Australians-have signed a petition calling for Kathleen Folbigg’s immediate pardon and release from jail.
Kathleen Folbigg was convicted and jailed in 2003 for murdering her children Patrick, Sarah and Laura and for the manslaughter of Caleb.
The petition argues that Ms Folbigg should be granted a pardon based on the significant scientific evidence of natural causes of death for her children.