Tamara Davis
Tamara Maree Davis AM is an Australian astrophysicist. As of 2020, she is a professor in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Queensland,[1] where she has been employed since 2008.[2][3]
Tamara Davis AM | |
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Tamara Davis in 2015 | |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Education | University of New South Wales |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astrophysics, cosmology |
| Institutions | University of Queensland |
| Website | smp |
She was awarded an Australian Laureate Fellowship in 2018,[4] and the Australian Academy of Science awarded her their Nancy Millis in 2011.[5] She received the Astronomical Society of Australia's Louise Webster Prize in 2009.[6]
As an athlete, Davis has competed for Australia at an international level in Ultimate Frisbee.[7]
Education
Davis completed her Ph.D in astrophysics[3] at the University of New South Wales in 2004.[2] She also has a BSc in physics and a BA in philosophy.[3]
References
- "Professor Tamara Davis". University of Queensland.
- "Tamara Davis". The Conversation. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- "Tamara Davis - VC Research and Teaching Fellowship". Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- "UQ soars with a record-breaking six laureates". University of Queensland. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- Williams, Robyn (29 October 2011). "Tamara Davis - tackling the big questions in physics". The Science Show. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Radio National.
- "Astronomical Society of Australia Louise Webster Prize". Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- "Player Summary for Tamara Davis". National Teams of Ultimate. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
External links
- Tamara Davis on Twitter
- Interview with Martine Harte about Ruby Payne-Scott for Engaging Women.
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