Barry Fraser's individual achievements and leadership in science and mathematics education have had a transforming influence and impact at the interface of technology and society where science and mathematics education is fundamental to capacity building in the technological sciences and engineering. From Curtin University he has built and leads the world's largest Doctoral program for research in Science and Mathematics Education extending far beyond Australia to Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and the Western Pacific Region. For the breadth, depth and continuity of his leadership he has been internationally recognised by prestigious awards as the world's leading educator of potential leaders in science education