History

CSIRO Computing History This page/post is under construction. Last updated: 12 Aug 2019. Robert C. Bell Chapter 5. Joint Supercomputing Facility – the Cray Research era Later systems Policy Committee on Computing This Committee managed the policy on CSIRO computing facilities. In 1989, it set up the Supercomputing Facilities Task Force, to decide on follow-on […]

CSIRO Computing History Last updated: 12 Aug 2019. Robert C. Bell Chapter 4. Csironet – privatisation and decline to death: growth of local computing DCR, CSIRONET, Csironet, PAXUS Privatisation: PAXUS, etc The computing service and its associated developmental activities were placed into a separate agency known as CSIRONET, effective from 1 January 1985.  Research activities […]

  Chapter 3. Division of Computing Research and Csironet – growth. 1967-1980s Last updated: 12 Aug 2019. Robert C. Bell Division of Computing Research From 1 October 1967, the Section became a Division – the standard discipline-based unit for CSIRO. But DCR was different – it did do research, but was mainly providing a service. […]

From 2002 to 2008, CSIRO presented Strategic Excellence Awards. The awards are listed by type and year. Award categories: Go for Growth Look Out!!!Award One-CSIRO Award Partnership Excellence Award Service from Science Award Go for Growth Award 2008 Water for a Healthy Country Management Team, Water for a Healthy Country Flagship, CSIRO Land and Water, […]

Introduced in 2018, the Diversity and Inclusion Medal recognises and promotes outstanding work in Diversity and Inclusion, either by directly advancing CSIRO’s Diversity and Inclusion objectives, or by demonstrating impact arising from inclusive and diverse teams.   2018 Pride@CSIRO Network Awarded to Pride@CSIRO Network for supporting diversity and inclusion, a key organisational objective of CSIRO. […]

Introduced in 2018, this medal recognises the most outstanding project involving staff members from three or more Business Units to resolve a significant challenge for CSIRO. 2018 Energy Use Data Model (EUDM) for pioneering multi-disciplinary work in the collection, harmonisation, enhancement and publication of energy data for Australia.

Introduced in 2018, the award recognises the extraordinary contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made and will continue to make to all aspects of Australian life including culture, economy and science. 2018 Chantelle Lee A young and highly professional Administrative Officer, Chantelle looks to develop her leadership, mentoring and public speaking skills […]

Introduced in 2018, the Impact Excellence Medal recognises a team that has created value and impact for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. 2018 Awarded to enabling successful joint management at Arakwal National Park This team has showed how Indigenous knowledge can be used with science to negotiate optimal solutions to complex environmental […]

Winners of the Chief Executive’s Professional Development Award (formerly the Chief Executive’s Study Award) since 2000. 2016 Beth Maloney For expanding legal expertise in legislative accountability and public governance. Neil Webster For building knowledge and enhancing international networks and Australia’s efforts in radioactive waste management. Lydia Lopes For building knowledge on how to better obtain, […]