Spanish Language Interview
Interview with me on colonisation on Mars has been translated into Spanish.
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Decolonise Space
I was interviewed by Newsweek on the inequalities embedded into the way people imagine colonising other planets. I discussed how the language we use about ‘colonising’ Mars whitewashes the history of colonialism on Earth:
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Strengthening Education and Training
Our team ran a randomised control trial to increase the number of classes that apprentices and trainees (‘learners’) attend. We significantly increased course attendance by sending employers a text message detailing what their learners are studying at their vocational training organisation (TAFE).
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Welcome View
We moved offices a few weeks ago. This is a welcome view! Continue reading Welcome View
Community Safety
Yesterday I went to rural New South Wales with a colleague to deliver a workshop. We discussed behavioural science concepts and a framework to eliminate risky behaviour during emergencies.
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Science Panel
I was on a panel at the Science Pathways conference in Brisbane. The event was run by the EMCR Forum (Australia’s Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Forum). I spoke about how to use intersectionality to refocus diversity initiatives to be more inclusive.
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Vocational Training Completions
A couple of weeks back, I travelled to the other side of the Sydney central business district to present our work on vocational training, to a public sector audience.
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Interview on Intersectionality
I was interviewed by writer and social justice coordinator with the American Humanist Association, Sincere Kirabo, about misunderstandings of intersectionality and the problems with the term “identity politics.”
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Invasion Day 2018
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land. I attended the Invasion Day 2018 protest. Check my Twitter for discussion of the speakers earlier in the day, at The Block, Redfern. This was prior to our march to the Yabun Festival. Some highlights include the following comments from speakers.
Diversity in STEM
Flying to Melbourne to give a talk on Diversity in Science, Technology and Mathematics (STEM). I’ll be speaking at Australian Mathematic Sciences Institute (AMSI) Summer School, Monash University. Below are a couple of photos of the journey. Continue reading Diversity in STEM
Social Science Insights 