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2012 Edgeworth David Medal awarded to Dr Jo Whittaker

14 March, 201515 April, 2013 by Michael Chin

Ex-EarthByter Dr Joanne Whittaker awarded the 2012 Edgeworth David Medal by the Royal Society of NSW. Congratulations Jo!

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