CSIRO Administration Sure Knows How to Support Winners. (April 23, 2012)

Four months ago Trevor McDougall was told by CSIRO management that his services were no longer required but he was free to use the library facilities any time. No matter he had recently become the first Australian to receive the peer-nominated Prince Albert medal for ocean research.

Trevor McDougall has now been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his work in thermodynamic oceanography, specifically his: "outstanding work on important and fundamental problems of ocean dynamics [which] 'strengthens even further the brilliant and unique contributions" which he had previously made to ocean science.

The Canberra Times' Rosslyn Beeby reported that last night's announcement by the RS "coincides with the University of NSW announcing Professor McDougall will join its school of mathematics."

We are delighted to have someone of Trevor's calibre join us, the university's dean of science, Professor Merlin Crossley, said. We know he will make a major contribution to UNSW and be an inspirational presence.

And Ms Beeby notes in her article: "Professor McDougall said fundamental research into ocean physics 'is recognised as a crucial missing link' in the ability to improve the accuracy of climate modelling."

Ms Beeby doesn't relate if she approached CSIRO senior administration for a statement regarding Professor McDougall's election to the fellowship of the Royal Society.

Added April 24, 2012

The Royal Society's official announcement: