Powerhouse volunteer, Judy has researched and written a fantastic short talk for us, on the life, times and amazing work of this Australian scientist, who won the Nobel prize for his part in the discovery of Penicillin.
Judy shares the job of voicing this talk with Jon, a fellow Powerhouse volunteer.
If you are intrigued to search for Museum objects relating to this talk, you can visit the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences website and conduct a search on the 'Collection' tab.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Penicillin mould from Howard Florey's lab
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