Ms Jan Althorp
Jan has a background in science education, science policy and curriculum development at a national and state level. Through her work in strategic planning, along with leadership roles as Executive Director of the Institution of Chemical Engineers in Australia (IChemE) and previously as Executive Director of the Australian Science Teachers Association, Jan has expertise and a broad network across Australia and internationally in science, education and chemical engineering.
In her current role with IChemE she has responsibility for the management and strategic direction of the Australian operations of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. IChemE is a UK based professional institution within the chemical and process engineering community with 27000 members worldwide. There is a great deal of synergy with ASI goals and her role with IChemE. This synergy exists in developing and initiating regional initiatives, accrediting university chemical engineering programs, promoting exciting and rewarding careers in science and within the global chemical engineering community and in her work enhancing the profile of the profession and the role of science.
