Laby, Jean

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Agent TypePersonIdentifierUMA-AG-000001630Activities & OccupationsPhysicistsAcademics - PhysicsGenderFemaleHistoryJean Laby was born in 1915 in Melbourne, Victoria. She received a BSc in 1939, an MSc in 1951 and a PhD in 1959, all from the University of Melbourne. Laby was employed by the University in 1940 to work in the Department of Natural Philosophy, later named the Physics Department. Serving initially as a part-time demonstrator she was appointed to the position of lecturer in 1959. Her research was in the area of cosmic rays and wind studies. While continuing as a lecturer at the University of Melbourne, from 1961-80, Laby also held a position as senior lecturer at the RAAF Academy at Point Cook, Victoria. During this time her research included radar meteorology and balloon-borne cameras as well as cosmic radiation measurements. From 1972-80 Laby was involved in the Climatic Impact Assessment Program. In collaboration with the University of Wyoming, she measured atmospheric aerosols, ozone and water vapour in the stratosphere. Dr Laby passed away in 2008.
Source: https://www.science.org.au/learning/general-audience/history/interviews-australian-scientists/dr-jean-laby-1915-2008-physicist

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Jean Laby or Betty Laby, University of Melbourne.

Jean and Betty Laby, University of Melbourne.

Women - Science. Senator Chris Schacht at a launch with some of the women who have contributed to Australian Science. From left: Jean Laby, Edna Sharp, Chris Blackall, Alvie Wilmot, Sophie Ducker, Edna Heggey and Beth Caldicott

Dr Jean Laby

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[2016.0091] Papers of Jean Laby

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Date1915-2008

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TitleDrGiven NameJeanFamily NameLaby

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Part of OrganisationSchool of Physics (The University of Melbourne)RAAF Academy (University of Melbourne)

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Laby, Jean