What did Csiro discover?
We invented and patented wireless local area network (WLAN) in the 1990s – a technology that has given us the freedom to work wirelessly in our homes and offices.
Can you visit Csiro?
The CSIRO Discovery Centre offers an interactive journey through CSIRO and Australian science history. It is one of Canberra’s major attractions and is definitely worth adding to your list of things to do when you visit the city.
What does Csiro stand for?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australian Government – CSIRO.
Why was CSIRO started?
That is, to initiate and conduct scientific research to assist in the development of the primary and secondary industries of Australia: farming, mining and manufacturing being the focus in the early years.
Can you visit the dish in Parkes?
Located 20km north of Parkes, The Dish is a short 5km detour off the Newell Highway. Built virtually in the shadow of The Dish, the Visitor Discovery Centre is where visitors are invited to explore the world of astronomy and discover what role The Dish plays in ‘listening to the stars’.
Why is CSIRO important?
CSIRO manages national research facilities and scientific infrastructure on behalf of the nation to assist with the delivery of research. The national facilities and specialised laboratories are available to both international and Australian users from industry and research.
When was CSIRO founded?
1916
CSIRO/Founded
Since we started life as the Advisory Council of Science and Industry in 1916, we’ve advanced Australia with a range of inventions and innovations that have had significant positive impact on the lives of people around the world.
What is the history of the CSIRO?
Australia’s CSIRO has a history that can be traced back to the earliest days of the Australian Federation in 1901. The first concrete steps took place in 1916 when Prime Minister Billy Hughes established the Advisory Council of Science and Industry, which evolved to the Institute of Science and Industry in 1920.
Where was CSIRO founded?
The Advisory Council of Science and Industry was located here, at 314 Albert Street, East Melbourne. In 1916, the Australian Government established the Advisory Council of Science and Industry as the first step towards a ‘national laboratory’.
Who funded the Parkes telescope?
The Carnegie Corporation had accumulated $US250 000 that it was obliged, for certain reasons, to dispose of in the British Commonwealth, and the Corporation’s trustees granted this money towards the construction of a telescope in Australia. This grant was followed by another $250 000 from the Rockefeller Foundation.