Portfolio
A selection of my science communication work.
Farming with Native Biodiversity
As the communications manager for the Farming with Native Biodiversity pilot project, I led all of our external communications including social media, newsletters, and media releases. I also independently produced all six episodes of the Our Farms, Our Future podcast, a resource to help farmers to learn about managing native biodiversity.
Third Pod from the Sun
I am a freelance producer for Third Pod from the Sun, a show that highlights true stories from scientists, for everyone. I've produced five episodes, so far.
Science
I am a freelance journalist with News from Science, writing stories about biology and environmental science.
Warmer winters could wipe out Antarctica’s only native insect
Climate change could quiet prairie birds’ chirping
UC Science Radio
I am the host and managing producer for UC Science Radio, a show featuring interviews with professors and students in science about their innovative research. I’ve edited and produced all 24 episodes.
Possibly Podcast - The Public's Radio
I was the managing producer and reporter for Possibly, an environmental radio show and podcast. I contributed to 30 episodes.
Scitoons Animated Videos
I was a script writer for Scitoons animated videos, which involved collaborating with professors to explain science concepts for a general audience.
The Triple Helix Science and Society Journal
I was a writer for The Triple Helix, a magazine focused on the intersection of science and society. I wrote two feature articles for publication:
Presentations
Christchurch Nerd Nite
- Talk Nerdy to Me: Why science is so hard to explain and what can be done about it?, presented at Christchurch Nerd Nite.
- The Pen Should Be Just as Mighty as the Pipette, presented at the Science Communicators Association of New Zealand 2021 Conference. This presentation gave an overview of the UC Science Communication society that I co-founded and encouraged other scientists to advocate for science communication within their own institutions.
- Science Storytelling, presented for University of Canterbury Science Communication Society. This presentation focused on how to apply storytelling techniques to communicating science.
- Immune System, presented for MindPlus class. An interactive presentation to teach kids the fundamentals of the immune system and why it is important.