Sir Malcolm Kenneth McIntosh was an Australian scientist and senior public servant.
10 Facts About Malcolm McIntosh
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Malcolm McIntosh was born in Melbourne on 14 December 1945.
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Malcolm McIntosh was schooled at Telopea Park School, going on to study physics at both undergraduate and doctorate level at the Australian National University.
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In 1990, McIntosh was appointed Secretary of the Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce.
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Malcolm McIntosh received a knighthood at the end of this term in January 1996, for public service.
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Malcolm McIntosh received the United States Department of Defence Medal for his work during this period.
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Between 1996 and 2000, Malcolm McIntosh was the head of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.
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Malcolm McIntosh died in Melbourne on 7 February 2000, after acquiring an infection whilst suffering from cancer.
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Malcolm McIntosh had already been awarded a British knighthood and a US Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.
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Malcolm McIntosh's work is commemorated in the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year.