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Australia's first Chief Scientist resigns
William Atkins
Friday, 18 February 2011 23:25
Dr. Penny Sackett, the Chief Scientist for Australia, announced her resignation on Friday, February 18, 2011. She was the first person to perform the full-time duties of Chief Scientist in Australia.
Dr. Penny D. Sackett, an American-born Australian astronomer, became the Chief Scientist of Australia in November 2008.
Sackett holds a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, U.S.A.).
The report of her becoming the Chief Scientist of Australia was highlighted in the September 30, 2008 Australian National University (ANU) article 'ANU congratulates Sackett on Chief Scientist role.'
The ANU article quotes Dr. Sackett: 'I'm excited and honoured to take up the Chief Scientist role. It is absolutely vital for Australia's future that we encourage all young people to engage with science and technology.'
Previous to this position, Sackett was the director of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at the Australian National University (ANU).
The announcement of her resignation came from the February 18, 2011 article out of the office of Senator Carr entitled 'Chief Scientist Resigns.'
Page two continues with quotes from her resignation letter.
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