Born: 2 March 1903, Australia
Died: 13 June 1964
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: NA
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Phyllis Nicol was a demonstrator in physics, University of Sydney 1927-1933, a tutor in physics at the Women’s College 1934-1945 and finally a lecturer in physics 1946-1964. With E. Booth, she produced the book “Physics: Fundamental Laws and Principles”. She resigned due to ill health four days before her death, due to cancer.
Chronology
1921 – 1925
Education – Bachelor of Science, University of Sydney
c. 1926
Award – 1851 Exhibition science research fellowship
1926
Education – Masters of Science, University of Sydney
1927 – 1933
Career position – Full-time Demonstrator in the Physics Department, University of Sydney
1933 – 1946
Career position – Part-time Demonstrator in the Physics Department, University of Sydney
1935
Career event – Member, Royal Society of New South Wales
1946 – 1948
Career position – Part-time Lecturer in the Physics Department, University of Sydney
1948 – 1953
Career position – Full-time Lecturer with ‘temporary’ status in the Physics Department, University of Sydney
1953 – 1964
Career position – Tutor Demonstrator with the status of Lecturer, Physics Department, University of Sydney