Penny Sackett Scientist

Penny Diane Sackett (born 28 February 1956) is an American-born Australian astronomer and former director of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at the Australian National University (ANU). Professor Sackett was the Chief Scientist of Australia from November 2008 until March 2011.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 28, 1956
Birth place
Lincoln Nebraska , United States
Nationality
Australia
United States
Residence
Australia
Education
University of Pittsburgh

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Field of study
Astronomy

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External resources

  1. http://innovation.gov.au/ScienceAndResearch/Pages/Office_of_the_Chief_Scientist.aspx
  2. http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/119906/20110420-0001/www.chiefscientist.gov.au/2011/02/an-announcement-from-the-chief-scientist/index.html
  3. http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2008/09/30/2378442.htm
  4. http://www.chiefscientist.gov.au
  5. http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/info/fire/open_letter_030127.php
  6. http://www.riaus.org.au/people/penny-sackett