IAN WARK MEDAL AND LECTURE

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2001 Wark Lecture, by Dr Ken McCracken FAA FTSE

Biographical memoir of Sir Ian Wark

The Ian Wark Medal and Lecture recognises the contributions to Australian science and industry by the late Sir Ian Wark, CMG, CBE, FAA, FTSE.

The award recognises research which contributes to the prosperity of Australia where that prosperity is attained through the advancement of scientific knowledge or its application, or both. The award is normally made every two years.

NB – If a proposed candidate is already the recipient of an Academy award, the second award must be for a distinct, additional, body of work undertaken since the first award, and/or work in a different field.

Previous winners:

1998 – T.W. Healy
1996 – R. Woodall
1994 – H.K. Worner
1991 – W.J. Trahar
1989 – D.H. Solomon
1987 – A.L.G. Rees

2012 – K.Galvin
2010 – A. Yu
2008 – A.F. Reid
2006 – G.M. Clark
2003 – G.J. Jameson
2001 – K.G. McCracken

For more information contact awards@science.org.au