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Ian Clunies Ross

1899-02-22 – 1959-06-20

Portrait of Ian Clunies Ross
Ian Clunies Ross was the Chairman of CSIRO from 1949-59. He was remembered for his dynamic leadership and intensely human qualities.With a background in parasitology and veterinary science, he first joined the CSIR in 1926 as a parasitologist and served as Director of the McMaster Animal Health Laboratory from 1931 until 1937. He returned to the organisation as Executive Officer in 1946.Credit: Archives, CSIRO

Life & Legacy

Sir William Ian Clunies Ross (22 February 1899 – 20 June 1959) was an Australian veterinary scientist. He has been described as the "architect" of Australia's scientific boom, for his stewardship of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Australian scientific organisation.

Occupation & Career

scientist

Education

Newington College

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; James Cook Medal; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science; Knight Bachelor

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George · Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science · James Cook Medal · Knight Bachelor

Organizations & Memberships

Australian Academy of Science

Education & Institutions

Newington College

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5981214 — wikidata View source

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