I am pleased to report that Peter Pockley, a long standing member of ASC, today has been awarded the Australian Academy of Science Academy Medal for 2010.
The Academy announced his award was for ‘outstanding contributions to science by means other than the conduct of scientific research’, where his efforts ‘significantly advanced the cause of science and technology in Australia’. This medal is normally awarded no more than once in three years.
The links to the Australian Academy of Science about this award are
http://www.science.org.au/news/feature.html
http://www.science.org.au/awards/awardees/academy-medal-awards.html#2010
Peter has been a pioneer and leader of science communication in various media over many years. It is wonderful news that he has been recognised in this way for his many contributions to engaging audiences with science.
Jesse Shore
President ASC 2010