User:DrPlantGenomics/Sue Barrell

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Dr Sue Barrell[edit]

Sue Barrell was Chief Scientist at the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). In 2013 she was awarded a Fellow of the Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE).[1] In 2018, Barrell was Vice President of Science and Technology Australia.[2] Amongst other topics, she has worked on international science policy[3] climate monitoring, research and policy, and ocean-earth observations.[4] Barrell was the first female meteorologist to join the senior Executive team of the BoM.[5] and one of the first female forecasters.[6]

Sue Barrell
Alma materUniversity of Canterbury (BSc)
ANU (PhD)
Scientific career
InstitutionsHonorary at Bureau of Meteorology
Sue Barrell - ATSE

Career[edit]

Barrell was Vice-President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Commission for Basic Systems. In addition Barrell served as a member on the Australian Space Industry Innovation Council. Further, she was the Principal Delegate for Australia to the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). [7]

Although retired, she continues to be actively engaged as an invited speaker,[8] in the WMO and its Executive Council and through the WMO Commission on Basic Systems, coordinating earth observations.[9]

Gender diversity[edit]

Barrell has spent much of her career supporting women in STEMM, and describing her career experiences in order to be a role model for younger scientists.[10][11] Barrell has encouraged younger women scientists to take up a career in meteorology, as for women as it offers many opportunities, ‘and can take you around the world’.[12] During her work for Women in Science, she said “there was never any doubt that a career in science was for her’.[13] She has completed numerous engagements, encouraging younger scientists and advocating for diversity in science.[14]

"We need to get everyone – boys and girls – on a level playing field when it comes to STEMM and build their confidence”.[15]

Awards[edit]

  • 2016-17 - Permanent Representative for Australia with the WMO in addition to being a member of Executive Council.
  • 2017-18 - Inaugural STA Superstar of STEM.[16]

Early life[edit]

Barrelll was born in England, 1953, and moved to New Zealand at the age of four.[17][18] She went to a public girls school where she was encouraged that she could 'do anything'. The school had a well organised science program and encouraging teachers, which inspired her passion for science.[19]

Media[edit]

Barrell’s work on meteorology and gender equity in STEM has been described in the following media articles:

  • Her work opening the first Observing Operations Hub in Darwin, was described by the media.[20][21]
  • She opened a platform for global information on weather, climate and environmental data to allow sharing through the United Nations Meteorological Organisation (WMO).[22]
  • Her equality in STEMM work has been described by the BoM media. [23]
  • Her career has been profiled by the Women in STEMM Australia program. [24]


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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Women in Meteorology". World Meteorological Organization. 2015-11-11. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  2. ^ "Dr Sue Barrell". Science and Technology Australia. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  3. ^ Centre, The University of Melbourne eScholarship Research. "Barrell, Susan Lesley - Biographical entry - Encyclopedia of Australian Science". www.eoas.info. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  4. ^ "Australian Ocean Observing Partnership" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Science and gender equality: Women in weather - Social Media Blog - Bureau of Meteorology". media.bom.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  6. ^ "The weather women: how a group of pioneers brought equality to Australian meteorology - Social Media Blog - Bureau of Meteorology". media.bom.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  7. ^ "Women in Meteorology". World Meteorological Organization. 2015-11-11. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  8. ^ "2018 Speakers | C3DIS 2019". Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  9. ^ "Women in Meteorology". World Meteorological Organization. 2015-11-11. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  10. ^ "Leading the way towards gender parity - Social Media Blog - Bureau of Meteorology". media.bom.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  11. ^ "Science and gender equality: Women in weather - Social Media Blog - Bureau of Meteorology". media.bom.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  12. ^ "Women in Meteorology". World Meteorological Organization. 2015-11-11. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  13. ^ "Science and gender equality: Women in weather - Social Media Blog - Bureau of Meteorology". media.bom.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  14. ^ "Superstars of STEM | University of Technology Sydney". www.uts.edu.au. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  15. ^ ""You can't be what you can't see" - women leading the charge for STEM careers". Bright-r. 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  16. ^ "Dr Sue Barrell". Science and Technology Australia. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  17. ^ Centre, The University of Melbourne eScholarship Research. "Resource - Trove - Encyclopedia of Australian Science". www.eoas.info. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  18. ^ Centre, Australian Science and Technology Heritage. "Federation and Meteorology, Weather News, page 1370". www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  19. ^ Centre, Australian Science and Technology Heritage. "Federation and Meteorology, Weather News, page 1370". www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  20. ^ "Media Release - Bureau of Meteorology Newsroom". media.bom.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  21. ^ "Unique operations hubs boost Bureau of Meteorology reach in remote areas". www.awa.asn.au. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  22. ^ "Media Release - Bureau of Meteorology Newsroom". media.bom.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  23. ^ "Science and gender equality: Women in weather - Social Media Blog - Bureau of Meteorology". media.bom.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  24. ^ Australia, Women in STEMM (2018-02-17). "STEMM PROFILE: Dr Sue Barrell, FTSE | Deputy Director, Observations and Infrastructure | Bureau of Meteorology | Australian Government | Melbourne | VIC". Women in STEMM Australia. Retrieved 2019-08-16.

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