Sue Barrell

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Sue Barrell
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Sue Barrell in 2019
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Sue Barrell AO FTSE 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]

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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). [1]

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. [1]

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. [5] [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". [1] During her work for Women in Science, she said "there was never any doubt that a career in science was for her". [5] 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. [17]

Media

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

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