Rebecca Johnson (diplomat)
Rebecca Johnson may refer to: *Rebecca Johnson (geneticist), Australian scientist * Rebecca Johnson (author), Australian author and teacher *Rebecca Johnson (activist), British peace activist *Becky Johnson (born 1978), Canadian comedian * Rebecca Johnson (diplomat), Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy * Rebecca Johnson (footballer) for Jitex BK See also *Rebecca Johnston Rebecca Anne Johnston (born September 24, 1989) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player for the Calgary section of the PWHPA and, since 2007, the Canadian national team. She played four seasons at Cornell University and was selected second ov ...

Rebecca Johnson (geneticist)
Rebecca Nicole Johnson is an Australian scientist (geneticist) and science communicator. Since April 2015, Johnson has been Director and Chief Scientist of thAustralian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) Sydneysince the establishment of the Australian Museum in 1827. She is also head of the Australian Museum'Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics a wildlife forensics laboratory based at the Australian Museum. Johnson is Chief Investigator of thKoala Genome Consortiumand co-leader of thOz Mammals GenomicsFramework Data Initiative. Background and education Johnson was born in Minlaton, South Australia before moving to Sydney during primary school, she then attended Barrenjoey High School on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Johnson graduated from a Bachelor of Science (Hons) at the University of Sydney in 1996 and was then awarded her PhD in molecular evolutionary genetics through La Trobe University in 2000. Research Johnson has worked in animal molecular genetics in laboratories in ...
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Rebecca Johnson (author)
Rebecca Johnson (born 1966) is an Australian author and primary-school science teacher who has written more than 100 children's books.Purdon, Fiona "Unsung books for kids and teens", ''The Courier Mail'', 12 January 2015. Her works include the ''Steve Parish Story Book'' collection, the ''Juliet – Nearly a Vet'' series, the ''Insect Series'', and the ''Steve Parish Reptiles & Amphibians Story Book'' range.Steve Parish"Author wins Prime Minister's Prize for Science", October 2015. Reception Johnson's ''Steve Parish Story Book'' collection has sold more than 3.5 million books, and her ''Insect Series'' won the 2014 Whitley Commendation for Best Educational Series. Her Steve Parish series of nature books include more than 60 titles that have sold more than 3.5 million copies. Her Insect Series, which has links to the Australian Curriculum, won the 2014 Whitley Award for Best Children's Series. Personal life Johnson is married with two children. She lives in Queensland and continu ...
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Rebecca Johnson (activist)
Rebecca Johnson (born 1954) is a British peace activist and expert on nuclear disarmament. She is the director and founder of Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy as well as a co-founding strategist and organiser of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Education Johnson holds a B.Sc. in philosophy and politics from University of Bristol and an Master of Arts in international relations of the Far East from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). Johnson completed a PhD in international relations and treaty negotiations at the London School of Economics in 2004. Her thesis was titled "The 1996 Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: a study in post Cold War multilateral arms control negotiations". Activism Johnson started her career as activist in 1982. She lived at the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp for five years (1982-1987). At Camp she protested against the decision of British government to store cruise missiles at the Royal Air Force Station ...
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Becky Johnson
Becky Johnson (born February 14, 1978) is a Canadian comedian, writer, actress, improviser, craftsperson and organizer. Early life Johnson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 14, 1978, she attended Queen Elisabeth Annex Primary School, Ecole Jules Quesnel, Kitsilano Secondary School and Prince of Wales Secondary. While in high school, Johnson began studying and performing improvised comedy through the Canadian Improv Games. She was also involved in high school plays at Kitsilano Secondary School as well as being in the senior youth ensemble at Arts Umbrella where she performed in such plays as A.R. Gurney's ''The Dining Room''. Johnson moved to Blue Lake, California in 1998 to study full-time at the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre. Career Upon completion of her studies, Johnson moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 2000 to continue her work in clowning and non-literary theatre. In the next few years she would co-found a small physical theatre ...
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Rebecca Johnson (diplomat)
Rebecca Johnson may refer to: *Rebecca Johnson (geneticist), Australian scientist * Rebecca Johnson (author), Australian author and teacher *Rebecca Johnson (activist), British peace activist *Becky Johnson (born 1978), Canadian comedian * Rebecca Johnson (diplomat), Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy * Rebecca Johnson (footballer) for Jitex BK See also *Rebecca Johnston Rebecca Anne Johnston (born September 24, 1989) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player for the Calgary section of the PWHPA and, since 2007, the Canadian national team. She played four seasons at Cornell University and was selected second ov ...

Acronym Institute For Disarmament Diplomacy
The Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy is a Non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1995 by Rebecca Johnson, senior advisor to the United Nations' United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission chaired by Hans Blix from January 2000 to June 2003. It states as its goal "to promote effective approaches to international security, disarmament and arms control. Engaging with governments and civil society, Acronym provides reporting, analysis and strategic thinking on a range of issues relevant to peace and security, with special emphasis on treaties and multilateral initiatives." The Acronym Institute was founded by Johnson as a continuation of her work for ''The Acronym Consortium'' (VERTIC, ISIS, BASIC, and Dfax), which had dissolved into its constituent parts in October 1995. In the negotiations for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) in the mid 1990s, following end of the Cold War, the Acronym Institute was regarded as the lead NGO ...
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Rebecca Johnson (footballer)
Rebecca Johnson may refer to: *Rebecca Johnson (geneticist), Australian scientist * Rebecca Johnson (author), Australian author and teacher *Rebecca Johnson (activist), British peace activist *Becky Johnson (born 1978), Canadian comedian *Rebecca Johnson (diplomat), Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy * Rebecca Johnson (footballer) for Jitex BK See also *Rebecca Johnston Rebecca Anne Johnston (born September 24, 1989) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player for the Calgary section of the PWHPA and, since 2007, the Canadian national team. She played four seasons at Cornell University and was selected second ov ...

Jitex BK
Jitex BK, more commonly known as just ''Jitex'', is a football club in Mölndal, Sweden, that competes in Elitettan, the second tier of Swedish women's football. The club was founded January 21, 1971 and previously played in the Elitettan, Sweden's second highest division, and the top division league, the Damallsvenskan. Jitex won six national championships and three victories in the Swedish Cup during the 1970s and 1980s. The Jitex name came from the first sponsor; Jitex fashion house. The team which has become known for their characteristic purple kit, was first trained by Sven Lundbeck. Notable players during this successful era include Anette Börjesson, Elisabeth Leidinge, Anna Svenjeby and Pia Sundhage. Financial problems in the early 1990s saw a 1993 merger with local rivals GAIS (Göteborgs Atlet-och Idrottssällskap or Gothenburg Athletics and Sports Association in English) and the adoption of the name Jitex BK/JG93. The team stumbled out of the Damallsvenskan in 199 ...
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