Anne Astin facts for kids

Anne Marie Astin is an Australian scientist who studies living things (a biochemist) and helps solve crimes (a forensic expert). She has received important awards for her work, like being added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2010 and getting a Public Service Medal in 2011. In 2020, she was given a special award, the Order of Australia, for her big contributions to the dairy industry and making sure our food is safe to eat. She is well-known for helping to improve the dairy industry and creating rules to keep our food safe.

Learning and Degrees

Anne Marie Astin was born in Durham, England. She studied at the University of Liverpool. In 1973, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Later, in 1976, she completed her Ph.D. in Biochemistry. This is a very high level of education in science. She also received a certificate in Public Sector Management from Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.

Starting Her Career

Anne Marie Astin's mother encouraged her to choose jobs that were not usually done by women at the time. This led her to a unique career path. She started by teaching at Monash University in Victoria, Australia. After that, she became a forensic expert, helping police with investigations. Later, she joined the dairy industry. She even became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dairy Food Safety Authority in the Government of Victoria.

Her Work Today

Anne Marie Astin holds many important positions where she helps guide different industries.

• She is the president of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology. This group helps improve food science in Australia.
• She is the Chair of the William Angliss Institute Board. This institute teaches people about foods, hospitality, and tourism.
• She also leads the Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industry Reference Committee. This committee helps set training standards for these industries.

Other important roles she has held include:

• Dairy Food Safety Victoria: She was the first CEO from 2000 to 2011, and has been the Non-Executive Chairman since 2017. This group makes sure dairy products are safe.
• Food Agility CRC: She is the Chair of the Board of Directors since 2017. This group uses science and technology to improve the food industry.
• SafeFish Partnership: She has been the Chair since 2015. This group works to make seafood safe.
• Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation: She has been an Independent Director since 2017. This group works on making packaging more sustainable.

Awards and Special Recognition

Anne Marie Astin has received several awards for her hard work and contributions:

• 2010: She received the Outstanding Service Award from the Australian Dairy Industry Council.
• 2010: She was added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. This honors women who have made a big difference in Victoria.
• 2011: She was awarded the Public Service Medal for her excellent service to the public.
• 2016: She received the John Bryant Gold Medal from the Dairy Industry Association of Australia.
• 2020: She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. This is a very high honor given for important service to Australia, especially for her work in the dairy industry and food safety.

See also

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