A new Science School named after alumna Elizabeth Blackburn, an international study into the evolution of songbirds and a new $20m ARC Centre of Excellence lead the Faculty of Science’s news update.
Research led by the University of Melbourne has found that human influences through global warming are likely to have played a role in Australia’s “angry” hot summer of 2013.
Alumna Profile: Rebecca Spindler (BSc(Hons) 1992, PhD 1997).
The Faculty of Science is fortunate to have many passionate and committed alumni in Australia and around the world.
A guide that aims to assist in managing the impact of climate change in urban environments, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Prof Ruth Fincher made a member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia, MSLE Graduate Career Night and an animal welfare seminar.
The Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture has awarded MSLE’s Megan Verdon with the 2014 Science and Innovation Award in the pork category, which is supported by Australian Pork Limited.
AJ is currently studying the Bachelor of Agriculture majoring in Sustainable Production. As a student with great potential, he was awarded three scholarships.
Student profile: Zoe Creelman
Over the coming months, an expanded Faculty of Science will strengthen our research and teaching programs.
Alumna profile: Dr Jennifer Henry (BAgr (Hons), PhD)