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Millis, Nancy Fannie (1922 - )

Professor, AC, MBE, FTSE

Born
10 April 1922
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Microbiologist

Summary

Nancy Millis was Professor of Microbiology at the University of Melbourne 1982-1991. She was originally appointed as a lecturer in the department in 1956 following the award of a Fulbright travel grant in 1954. She is one of the pioneers of the study of fermentation technology in Australia. She was appointed MBE - Member of The Order of the British Empire (Civil) - 31 December 1976 for her work in biological sciences and education. She was also appointed AC - Companion of the Order of Australia - 11 June 1990.

Sources used to compile this entry: 'Millis, Nancy Fannie (1922 - ), Biographical Entry', in Bright Sparcs, Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre, 2002, http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/bsparcs/biogs/P001521b.htm.

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  • Morrison, Sally, 'Nancy Millis: Microbiology 'Boots and All'', in Farley Kelly (ed.), On the Edge of Discovery: Australian Women in Science, Text Publishing Company, Melbourne, 1993, pp. 155-177. Details

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See also

  • Cadman, Kerith A (ed.), Who's who in Australia, 1988, 26 edn, The Herald and Weekly Times, Melbourne, 1988, 960 pp. Details

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