(AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia - Governor ...

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIAProfessor Graham Paul DURANT, Nicholls ACT 2913For service to science education as the Director of Questacon: The National Scienceand Technology Centre, to the museums sector, and through scientific advisory roles.Director, Questacon: The National Science and Technology Centre, since 2003.Represents Questacon on the Council of Australasian Museum Directors and theCoordinating Committee on Innovation.Leader of Inspiring Australia initiative.Divisional Head, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science, Research and TertiaryEducation.Visiting Fellow and Board Member, Centre for Public Awareness of Science, AustralianNational University.Board Member, Association of Science and Technology Centers (USA-based), 2005-2011;Member, International Committee.Mr Edward David (Ted) EDWARDS, Macquarie ACT 2614For service to science in the field of entomology, particularly moths and butterflies, asan author and researcher, and as a mentor.Experimental Scientist, Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC), CommonwealthScientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), 1970-2000.The contribution made by Mr Edwards to the ANIC's 10,000 species collection provides thebasis for all work on the Australian Lepidoptera fauna. Collections brought together byAustralian Lepidoptera amateurs are now mostly donated to the ANIC. Mr Edwards' service atthe CSIRO has resulted in retired internationally renowned lepidopterists visiting the ANIC tocurate areas of the ANIC Lepidoptera collection.Author of 143 publications including Co-Author, A Guide to Australian Moths, 2007.Established, Australian Moths on Line, website.Honorary Fellow, CSIRO Entomology, since 2001.84