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Mather, Patricia (1925 - )

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Museum curator and Marine biologist

Born: 12 December 1925 Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Patricia Mather conducted research into marine invertebrates throughout her forty year career in science. Much of this research was on the Great Barrier Reef and she drafted a Bill which contributed to the establishment of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Marther also worked as Senior Curator of Higher Invertebrates at the Queensland Museum from 1975-1990. Patricia Mather was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia, 8 June 1992, for service to marine biology, particularly in the fields of ascidian research (the study of sea squirts) and reef science. Mather described about 500 new species, 12 genera and 7 families of sea squirts.

Career Highlights

Alternative Names: Kott, Patricia (maiden name)

Chronology
1948 Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc (Hons)) completed at the University of Western Australia
1948 - 1955 Research Officer at the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) Division of Fisheries
1965 - 1972 Research Fellow at the University of Queensland
1970 Doctor of Science (DSc) received from the University of Western Australia
1973 - 1974 Curator at the Queensland Museum
1975 - 1990 Senior Curator of Higher Invertebrates at the Queensland Museum
1990 - Honorary Associate at the Queensland Museum
1990 Retired
1990 Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc (Hon)) received from the University of Queensland
1991 Queensland Museum Medal received
1992 Jubilee Prize for Marine Science received from the Australian Marine Science Association
1992 Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

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Bowen, Margorita, 'Women of Distinction in Marine Science: Patricia Mather', WISENET Journal, vol. 34, March, 1994, http://www.wisenet-australia.org/profiles/qldmus.htm#mather. [ Details ]

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Prepared by: Ailie Smith
Created: 28 February 2003
Modified: 29 January 2007

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