Careers with Science

Sanam Mustafa

Immunity illuminator

Dr Sanam Mustafa is figuring out how the brain's immune system affects our behaviour and pain management.

Jodie Ward

Forensic scientist

Jodie Ward is an expert in all things bones and forensic DNA profiling, as well as one of 2018's Superstars of STEM.

Dr Sue Pillans

Science illustrator

Sue discovered her dream career only three years ago, when she realised she could pursue both marine science and art as a science illustrator!

Gregg Suaning

Biomedical engineer

If you've ever wanted to make a positive impact in the world, engineering is the way to do it. Gregg Suaning has built a successful career creating life-changing bionics.

Muireann Irish

Cognitive neuroscientist

Encyclopedias, Alzheimer’s and a drive to help others. That’s what kicked off the career of cognitive neuroscientist and Superstar of STEM, Muireann Irish.

Maddison Miller

Indigenous archaeologist

Can a career in archaeology bring you closer to your own culture? Darug woman, Maddison uses Indigenous knowledge to inform smarter futures.

Merritt Moore

Dancing with Physics

Merritt shows us how to become a professional dancer... and a physicist too!

Vanessa Pirotta

Marine biologist

Vanessa Pirotta always wanted to study marine biology. Now a PhD student, she's using drones to collect whale snot to improve whale health.

Kate Farquharson

Conservation data analyst

Kate explains how she turned her love for wildlife into an educational path.

Chris Turney

Earth scientist

Chris Turney tells us about a day in the life of an environmental scientist; it's all smooth sailing when you're not stranded in Antarctica!

Wayne Cawthorne

Biochemistry student

Choosing a career path hasn't been easy, but through mentorship program 'ASSETS', Wayne found his way to a love of biochemistry.

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