Rodney Jory Rodney Leonard Jory AM,, is an Australian physicist noted for establishing and running the National Youth Science Forum and for his contributions to Australian teams which have competed at the International Physics Olympiad . He retired from the position of director of the NYSF in January 2005 , and currently resides in Canberra, Australia .Education Born and bred in Adelaide , after beginning his high schooling at Woodville High School , Professor Jory then attended Prince Alfred College . His university education began at the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Science degree with honours. This was followed with a PhD from The Australian National University . His PhD was completed under the guidance of Professor L. G. H. Huxley and Dr R. W. Crompton, initially at the University of Adelaide and then transferring to the Australian National University . The research focussed on the drift velocities and diffusion coefficients of electrons in nitrogen , hydrogen and helium .University career Professor Jory has taught at a number of Australian and overseas universities, most extensively at The Australian National University and the University of Canberra . His career history is as follows: 1964, technical assistant, Research School of Physical Sciences, Australian National University 1965, senior demonstrator, Department of Physics, Australian National University 1965–1966, research associate, Florida State University 1967–1968, lecturer, University of Liverpool 1969, lecturer, University of New England 1970–1973, senior lecturer, Canberra College of Advanced Education 1974–1984, registrar, Canberra College of Advanced Education 1985–1989, principal lecturer, Canberra College of Advanced Education 1989–?, visiting fellow, Australian National University 1990–?, associate professor, University of Canberra 2006, visiting lecturer , University of Sussex 2007, visiting lecturer, University of Vienna 2008, professor University of British Columbia In Australia, Professor Jory is well known for his involvement with the National Science Summer School . He assumed the role of director at its inception, and stayed in that position for 21 years.Major awards 1990, Rotary District 9710 Vocational Excellence Medal for work as Director of the NSSS since 1984. 1992, Rotary International Certificate of Appreciation and Commendation for exemplary service to the Programs of Rotary. 1997, Member of the Order of Australia . 1997, Australian Institute of Physics Award for Outstanding Service to Physics in Australia 1999, finalist in The Michael Daley Eureka Prize for the Promotion of Science , awarded by the Australian Museum .Miscellaneous Fellow of the Australian Institute of Physics ACT Justice of the Peace Flying Officer,, retired Executive member, Australian Soccer Federation , various years, 1960–1979Scientific publications Press articles
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