ANNUAL MEETING CANBERRA 2 – 5 May 2000
Symposium themes
Overview
Changes in the global environment
Mind and brain
Energy
Molecular structure and recognition
IT, telecommunications and control in the Web era
Genetic engineering of plants and animals
The universe: Looking out looking forward
Ageing
The universe: Looking out – looking forward
The oldest field of scientific endeavour, astronomy, has been revolutionised by technological advances over the last 50 years, enabling astronomers to unlock the secrets of the heavens. Australia has been at the forefront of this rapid progress in technology and understanding, providing a wealth of scientific discoveries out of all proportion to our population and economy.
Speakers
Dr Bryan Gaensler
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Astronomy in Australia – past and future
Paper
Dr Chris Tinney
Anglo-Australian Observatory
The birthplace of worlds
Paper
Dr Brian Schmidt
Australian National University
The universe from beginning to end
Abstract
