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Michelle Sexton
Environmental advisor
Michelle Sexton is an environmental advisor and outdoor drone pilot
Dr Nicola Angel
Laboratory Operations Manager
Nicola is the Laboratory Operations Manager for Brisbane-based Microba’s production laboratory and NATA accredited clinical test.
Areej Alsheikh
Bioinformatician
Bioinformatician Areej Alsheikh has always been interested in logic and analytical thinking, which led her down the career path of biology and microbial genomics
Dr Kari Pitts
Forensic scientist
Kari is one of the most experienced forensic scientists in the WA ChemCentre physical evidence lab.
Bill Leggat
Environmental scientist
Professor Bill Leggat is on a mission to understand – and reverse – damage to coral reefs
Katie Tooley
Human sciences analyst, DST
Katie Tooley is researching how good bacteria in the gut can improve cognition for our defence force.
Mardi McNeil
Marine geoscientist
Algae has the answers QUT PhD candidate Mardi McNeil studies a type of algae that can reveal insights into the past, present and future of the reef.
Samara Garrett-Rickman
Forensic scientist
People in crime shows can just look at a body and tell the time of death, but for real life forensic scientists it’s not so easy…
Jessie Robieson
Learning innovation specialist, Te Papa
As the Learning Innovation Specialist at Te Papa, Jessie works with schools to empower educators when delivering the digital technologies curriculum.
Tim Cassettari
Accredited dietician
Ever picked the brain of a nutrition scientist? Here’s 9 things you need to know about accredited dietician Tim Cassettari.
Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick
Heatwave Expert
This heatwave expert is helping Australians keep their cool in the face of climate change.
Clare Birch
Quantum chemistry student
Ever chatted to a quantum chemistry student? Here’s 12 things you need to know about Clare Birch.
From the navy to cyber security: 5-minute Q&A
Interested in a career in cyber security? We chatted to Nicholas Desilas who studied a Cert IV in engineering at TAFE before spending 10 years in the navy and now has a successful career in the cyber security industry, as Strategic Relationship Representative at global cyber security leader, Palo Alto Networks.
16 quick career challenges to tick off these school holidays
Bored yet? There are loads of quick, easy things you can do for your career these school holidays.
So, you want a next-gen data science gig? Live Webinar recording
So, you wanna kickstart a future-focused data science career? Hear from three real-life STEM professionals busting myths and swapping pathway stories.