# Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

> former government science agency of New Zealand

**Wikidata**: [Q17513775](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17513775)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Scientific_and_Industrial_Research_(New_Zealand))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/department-of-scientific-and-industrial-research

## Summary

The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research was a government entity established to advance scientific and industrial research. It recognized outstanding contributions in the field through the Rutherford Medal[1].The Rutherford Medal, awarded by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, served as a prestigious honor for achievements in research[1].


## References

1. [Source](https://royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/medals-and-awards/rutherford-medal/recipients/)
2. CiNii Research
3. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File