Looking to the next generation of Scientists

2008

NSW Office of Science and Medical Research  - Science Rocks
One of a panel of three scientists who were part of a Science Week program - Science Exposed which aimed to inspire secondary students to become involved in science and technology. Parliament House Theatrette.

2007 

NSW Office of Science and Medical Research  - Science Rocks
One of a panel of three scientists who were part of a Science Week program - Science Exposed which aimed to inspire secondary students to become involved in science and technology. Parliament House Theatrette.

National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall National Geographic's Museum in Washington, D.C. involved in a display on past and current expeditions, adventures, and scientists with a focus on inspiring students to study science.  This exhibition includes my research work in a multimedia presentation.

Science Teachers’ Association of NSW Inc Plenary lecture at the 4th Annual K-8 Science & Technology Conference at the invitation of the Science Teachers’ Association of NSW Inc. and the Powerhouse Museum, aimed at primary school teachers.

Australian Institute of Policy and Science Workshop for Primary Teachers at the zoo to inspire teachers to encourage students to take on science.

Questacon (National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra) Smart Moves
Is a program for secondary students, designed to inspire young Australians to become involved in science and technology.  It is supported by the Federal Government's Backing Australia's Ability and tours throughout northern NSW and southern QLD visiting over 20 000 high school students. It features my research work in a multimedia presentation.

2006 

NSW Ministry of Science & Medical Research
One of a panel of three scientists who were part of a Science Week program - Science Exposed which aimed to inspire secondary students to become involved in science and technology. Parliament House Theatrette.

Australian Institute of Policy and Science
Speaking on behalf of the Australian Institute of Policy and Science’s Tall Poppy Science Program winners for 2005. Parliament House Theatrette.

NSW Ministry of the Environment – Hon. Bob Debus
One of the representatives from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science’s Tall Poppy Program at Parliament House. 

University of Sydney & Veterinary Science Foundation
JD Stewart Address. Barometers of the Antarctic.

NSW Department of Education and Training, NSW Office for Science and Medical Research & Australian Institute of Political Science
Organised and was involved in a workshop for Primary School teachers aimed to inspire them to encourage primary students to engage with science.

Australian Institute of Political Science
Western Sydney Area - Science Seminar (Young Tall Poppies). Inspiring students to study science. St Mary’s Senior High School, Sydney.