George Rex Meyer

Background

Meyer, George Rex was born on March 15, 1928 in Croyden, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Robert Gribbon and Emma Rae (Wilkins) Meyer.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Sydney U., 1951; Bachelor, Sydney U., 1954; Master of Education, Sydney U., 1955; Master of Arts, Sydney U., 1984; Doctor of Philosophy, London, 1959; Master of Science in Society, U. New South Wales, Australia, 1986.

Career

From teaching fellow zoology to senior lecturer zoology, biology, Sydney U., 1952-1966; director, Centre Advancement Teaching, Macquarie U., Sydney, 1967-1978; fellow continuing education, Macquarie U., 1978-1988; freelance educational consultant, Beecroft, Australia, since 1988.

Achievements

• George Rex Meyer has been listed as a notable Freelance educational consultant, author by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member syllabus and examination committee in sci.for secondary schools, New South Wales, 1952-1978. Pioneer development field biology studies for schools. Member state commission to supervise inservice training teachers, New South Wales, 1973-1983.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization consultant in curriculum development, 1968-1995. Member Australian and New Zealand Association Advancement of Science (vice chairman 1967-1975), Sydney Science Film Society (vice president 1967-1980), Association Environmental Education (founding president 1972-1975), Australian Returned Servicemen's League (associate Epping branch since 1967), International Union Biological Sciences (lifetime emeritus since 1989, member education commission 1978-1989).

Interests

• Avocations: music appreciation, family history.

Connections

Father:

Robert Gribbon Meyer

Mother:

Emma Rae (Wilkins) Meyer