I’m an experienced and passionate science communicator, with a PhD in physics and over 20 years’ experience sharing my enthusiasm for science with the world. I pride myself on delivering the perfect blend of information, entertainment, and professionalism. I’d love to help make your event a night or day (or both!) to remember. This could include:
- Guest presentations on a range of topics across science, technology and energy policy. I’m an engaging and experienced speaker, and I’m able to pitch my presentation to any audience, technical or general public.
- Talks and demonstrations of food science. This could be a stall on “Beer and BBQ” (demonstrating how to cook the perfect steak with a bucket of water and a blow torch), give a talk on how science is helping us cook better, or demo a range of exciting new cooking methods (ala Heston Blumenthal!).
- An entertaining after-dinner speaker, providing anything from a light-hearted look at what all industries can learn from movies about scientists, to inspiring your guests with the cutting edge of science, to an interactive game show featuring your favourite guests.
- Chairing a panel or MCing your event
- Combing all of the above into a full evening of hosting or entertainment. I can even arrange engaging and fun science demos and toys for the tables, for guests to play with while they arrive. (Perfect for your science themed wedding?) I also partner with
My experience
Since 1999, I have been heavily involved in science communication. I eventually co-founded the award winning UQ Physics Demo Troupe, a group of performers who travel Australia doing science shows and workshops with schools and the general public.
Since then, I’ve featured on Catalyst talking about food science and co-hosted Food Lab on SBS Food, presented a weekly segment on two different children’s TV shows, presented on black holes to the Mayor of Charleville in outback Australia, worked with students in countries ranging from Kenya to Bhutan, and been a regular speaker at the World Science Festival.
I have presented a number of public lectures on topics ranging from black holes to climate change to food science and molecular gastronomy – with demonstrations and samples (venue and food licenses permitting…). I have also presented some fun talks on Adult Only science – including The Science of Sex at the World Science Festival “After Dark” event.
I love talking to both school students and teachers, and have been the guest speaker at a number of teacher conferences. I can also organise a variety of “light entertainment” activities for an end-of-year evening dinner!
I have been the MC BrisScience for over 15 years!