Penny Sackett
Penny Sackett | |
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Born | American, Australian | 28 February 1956
Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh |
Known for | work on a microlensing technique to hunt for extrasolar planets |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | Australian National University |
Penny Diane Sackett (born 28 February 1956)
Early life and studies
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska—the daughter of an accountant and a business machine technician— Sackett spent her childhood in Omaha.[4] She was interested in science from a very young age, and her original inclination was towards biology and medicine.[4][5][6] While initially unenthusiastic about physics, Sackett developed a passion for the discipline through being mentored by her high school physics teacher.[4]
Her undergraduate study was at
Scientific career
Sackett worked for a time as a reporter for Science News and in program administration for the National Science Foundation. She has previously held positions at Kapteyn Astronomical Institute and the Institute for Advanced Study.[7]
From 2002, Sackett was the director of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (a part of
In September 2008, Sackett was appointed the
Research and affiliations
While a physicist by training and an astronomer by profession, Sackett considers herself an educator by inclination and is certified to teach science at primary and secondary school levels.
Sackett is an Elected International Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a board member of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy.[7] She is a member of the Astronomical Society of Australia, the American Astronomical Society, the International Astronomical Union and the Association for Women in Science.[5] She is a member of the board of directors of the Giant Magellan Telescope project.[5] In 1995, Sackett and Kailash Sahu founded the Probing Lensing Anomalies Network (PLANET) collaboration.[7] Sackett is one of seven women chosen by the Office of the Status of Women to act as an ambassador to promote science to secondary school students.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Sackett, Penny D. (22 August 2003). "Strategic Investment in Australian Research Infrastructure. A Submission to: The National Research Infrastructure Taskforce Department of Education, Science and Training" (PDF). Australian National University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 September 2006. Retrieved 30 September 2008. 19 pages.
- ^ Millar, Lisa (30 September 2008). "Australia has new chief scientist". The World Today. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
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- ^ a b "ANU congratulates Sackett on Chief Scientist role". Australian National University. 30 September 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- ^ a b c d e Harrison, Dan (4 October 2008). "On a universal quest". The Age. Retrieved 3 October 2008.
- ^ a b c d Corner, Stuart (30 September 2008). "Penny Sackett is Australia's new chief scientist: full time". iTwire. Archived from the original on 1 October 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- ^ "Forum – Science as a career". The Science Show. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 7 October 2006. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- ^ a b c d e "Professor Penny D. Sackett". Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Australian National University. Archived from the original on 7 May 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- ^ "Mt Stromlo after the fire". The Science Show. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- ^ Woodford, James (17 January 2004). "Rebuilding stumbles on insurance hurdle but hope burns bright". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- ^ "Government appoints Penny Sackett as chief scientist". The Australian. 30 September 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "ANU astronomer named new chief scientist". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 30 September 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
- ^ "Chief Scientist Stands Down". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ a b "Professor Penny Sackett Australia's New Chief Scientist". Media Release. Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. 30 September 2008. Archived from the original on 10 October 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link - ^ "At Last! A Cool, Rocky Planet". RSAA News. Australian National University. January 2006. Retrieved 30 September 2008.
External links
- Canberra-based astronomer Penny Sackett named as new chief scientist (video) Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 30 September 2008.
- Open letter from the director – Professor Sackett after the destruction of Mount Stromlo observatory
- The Chief Scientist
- Office of the Chief Scientist
- Ri Aus - people in Science
- An announcement from the Chief Scientist