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I’m an entomologist, science communicator volunteer radio presenter and all round geek. I’ve been chasing all types of wildlife since I could walk. Although I never really thought I’d make a career out of it, I chose to study science at uni anyway and I’ve just followed my passion for biology ever since. I studied glow-worm biology for my honours project at the University of Queensland (UQ) working with Dr Dave Merritt and have just recently completed my PhD at the University of Sydney, where I worked with Professor Steve Simpson and Professor Greg Sword on the population genetics and behaviour of the Australian plague locust. Above all I love science communication and education and I have worked in several science education roles both at UQ and USYD.

I currently demonstrate in first year biology laboratory classes at USYD. I also work at the Marine Discovery Centre at Bondi Beach and I am a volunteer presenter on Diffusion Science Radio. When I’m not doing anything science related I like to paint, read, sing, go bushwalking, watch comedy or play games (board or video). I also dote on my pet diving beetle Sylvester (Family: Dytiscidae). 

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