Nancy Millis Award for theses of exceptional merit
This award is named after Professor Nancy Millis, who served as Chancellor of La Trobe University for 14 years from 1992 - 2006.
A 'legend' in the world of science, she was one of only five Australian scientists recognised on the 'Australian Legends' series of stamps in 2002. During her distinguished career, Professor Millis gained a string of scientific and civic accolades, including election to the Australian Academy of Science, an MBE and a Companion of the Order of Australia.
Selection process
The Nancy Millis Medal is awarded to the authors of outstanding doctoral theses. Examiners are asked if they consider the thesis to be in the top five per cent of theses they have examined. Nominated theses are then assessed following the examination process and are considered for award through a consultative selection process that involves the supervisor, School Graduate Research Coordinator and Dean of Graduate Studies. Final recommendations are approved by the Board of Graduate Research.
2018 recipients
The following recipients received their award in 2018.
| Awardee | School | Thesis Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Laing | School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Fighting for a new world order: The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom in Australia 1915-1975 |
| Catherine Anne Bent | School of Psychology and Public Health | |
| Hannah Leigh Mayr | School of Allied Health | The Effect of a Mediterranean Diet Versus Low-Fat Diet on Inflammation and Adiposity: an Intermediate Analysis of the AUSMED Heart Trial for Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease |
| Stephanie Paone | School of Molecular Sciences | Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Development of Atherosclerosis |
| Christopher John Taylor | School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences | |
| Jason Andrew Wallis | School of Allied Health | Physical Activity and Exercise for People with Severe Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis |
| Elena Wilson | Rural Health School | People, Power, and Participation: The Disconnect Between Regulation, Reality and Ethics |
| Christopher Smedley | School of Molecular Sciences | Developing Sulfur-Fluoride Exchange Click Chemistry |