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Julianna Kadar
Shark biologist
Julianna Kadar grew up with a passion for the ocean that led to shark tagging trips and now a voyage to Antarctica.
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.
5 study pathway quizzes to take while you wait for ATAR results
The following five quizzes will help you prep for tertiary study
Industry cadetships: tapping the talents of women in STEM
Australia loses female talent at every stage of the STEM pipeline. A program in which educators and industry work together to help women gain in-demand skills is one piece in the puzzle.
Talented, much? This year’s Eureka Prize winners are next level
The 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners have been announced in a live, virtual awards show broadcast from the Australian Museum.