Sue Barrell Explained

Sue Barrell
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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 (FTSE).[1] In 2018, Barrell was elected 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] She was the first female elected to leadership of a WMO Technical Commission (vice-president, Commission for Basic Systems)[6] and was one of the early female forecasters.[7]

Career

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).

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.

Diversity in science

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.[9] 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". During her work for Women in Science, she said "there was never any doubt that a career in science was for her". She has completed numerous engagements, encouraging younger scientists and advocating for diversity in science.[10]

"We need to get everyone – boys and girls – on a level playing field when it comes to STEMM and build their confidence."[11]

Awards

Early life

Barrell was born in England, 1953, and moved to New Zealand at the age of four.[16] [17] 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.

Media

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Women in Meteorology . https://web.archive.org/web/20231218182523/https://public-old.wmo.int/en/resources/bulletin/women-meteorology . dead . 18 December 2023 . 2015-11-11 . World Meteorological Organization . en . 2019-08-16.
  2. Web site: Dr Sue Barrell. Science and Technology Australia . en-AU . 2019-08-16.
  3. Web site: Barrell, Susan Lesley (1953–). 2021-07-15. Encyclopedia of Australian Science. en-gb.
  4. Web site: Australian Ocean Observing Partnership.
  5. Web site: 2017-02-10. Science and gender equality: Women in weather . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210310113432/http://media.bom.gov.au/social/blog/1235/science-and-gender-equality-women-in-weather/ . 2021-03-10 . 2019-08-16 . Social Media Blog – Bureau of Meteorology . en.
  6. Web site: Commission for Basic Systems: Fourteenth session. Dubrovnik, 25 March–2 April 2009 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170605011530/http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/CBS/Reports/2009_14th_Dubrovnik_1040/1040_en.pdf . 5 June 2017.
  7. Web site: The weather women: How a group of pioneers brought equality to Australian meteorology – Social Media Blog – Bureau of Meteorology . media.bom.gov.au . en . 2019-08-17.
  8. Web site: 2018 Speakers C3DIS 2019. en-AU. 2019-08-16.
  9. Web site: Leading the way towards gender parity – Social Media Blog – Bureau of Meteorology. media.bom.gov.au. en. 2019-08-16.
  10. Web site: Superstars of STEM University of Technology Sydney. www.uts.edu.au. en. 2019-08-17.
  11. Web site: "You can't be what you can't see" – women leading the charge for STEM careers. 2019-02-13. Bright-r. en-AU. 2019-08-17.
  12. Web site: Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. 2022-01-25. The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
  13. Web site: Dr Sue Barrell. Science and Technology Australia. en-AU. 2019-08-16.
  14. Web site: Australia Day 2022 Honours List. 25 January 2022. Office of the Governor-General of Australia.
  15. Web site: Sue Barrell of Australia honored for outstanding leadership . World Meteorological Organization . July 17, 2022 . June 24, 2022.
  16. Web site: Resource – Trove – Encyclopedia of Australian Science. Centre. The University of Melbourne eScholarship Research. www.eoas.info. en-gb. 2019-08-16.
  17. Web site: August 1996. Sue Barrell's 'Balancing Act'. 2019-08-17. www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au. en-gb.
  18. Web site: Media Release – Bureau of Meteorology Newsroom. media.bom.gov.au. 2019-08-16.
  19. Web site: Unique operations hubs boost Bureau of Meteorology reach in remote areas. www.awa.asn.au. 2019-08-16.
  20. Web site: Media Release – Bureau of Meteorology Newsroom. media.bom.gov.au. 2019-08-16.
  21. Web site: STEMM PROFILE: Dr Sue Barrell, FTSE Deputy Director, Observations and Infrastructure Bureau of Meteorology Australian Government Melbourne VIC. Australia. Women in STEMM. 2018-02-17. Women in STEMM Australia. en. 2019-08-16.
  22. Web site: Whatever the Weather: inside the Bureau of Meteorology. 2018-08-13. Radio National. en. 2019-08-20.
  23. Web site: Science at the Shine Dome 2018. www.science.org.au. en. 2019-08-20.

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