We are excited to present the program for the ASC Honours and Post-Graduate Research Symposium for 2023. This event is more than a showcase; it signifies our commitment to fostering confidence in our students and providing the community with a timely insight into contemporary research in Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand.
We are also very excited that our host for the symposium will be Jo Savill, senior science communicator at the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC).
START TIME: 21 November 2023
3pm AEDT | 2:30pm ACDT | 2pm AEST | 5pm NZDT | 1:30pm ACST | 12pm AWST
| 3:00pm AEDT | Symposium begins |
| 3:10pm AEDT | Communicating Science: Is it Time for a More Anthropological Approach? Chris Ellis (PhD student, The University of Sydney) There is an increasing pessimism of science communication as science attempts to define origins of the universe, life and consciousness. Science communication is essential in order to mobilise people to act against some of humanity’s most pressing problems, including climate change, but it may have trouble achieving this if it does not take a more anthropological approach. |
| 3:35pm AEDT | Musical NMR: Building a Molecular Ensemble Jake Willett (Masters of Science (Physics), The University of Melbourne) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is a staple in the molecular imaging world and is the foundation of MRI. It is an inherently quantum mechanical phenomenon which is often hard to understand. HOWEVER, there is a connection between NMR and music: a more familiar topic, that may help in bridging the gap between the micro and macro world. |
| 4:00pm AEDT | Comparing COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Indonesian and Singaporean Online News Priscilla Seah (Master of Science Communication, ANU) Comparing how COVID-19 vaccine information was presented in two vastly different countries in terms of their COVID-19 management, secularity, and cultures. Did religion themes dominate, or were news media articles more scientific-based? What perspectives were emphasised? How did news media in these countries convince the public to take the vaccine and counter hesitancy? |
| 4:30pm AEDT | From 2D to 4D: Reconstructing a Giant Extinct Aussie Amphibian Jack O’Connor (PhD student, Monash University) Can 2D skeletal illustrations inform 4D locomotion animations? This talk outlines how I developed a novel procedure in 3D modelling software to recreate the morphology of one of Australia’s few described Jurassic vertebrate species; Siderops kehli. The resulting animated asset provides insight into the lifestyle of this giant Australian amphibian through the lens of science communication. |
| 4:55pm AEDT | Changing environmental behaviours, using ABC’s War on Waste as a case study Rachael Vorwerk (Master of Communication, RMIT) Non-preachy tone. Relatable contexts. Step-by-step how to’s. Targeting consumers, businesses and government. What exactly was it in ABC’s War on Waste that led to such widespread change in Australia? Learn about new insights and practical tips on how we can use communication strategies to change behaviour at scale. |
To enhance accessibility and promote ongoing learning, all presentations will be recorded and uploaded to the ASC YouTube channel. This serves two purposes: it keeps the broader community informed about the latest developments in our field, and it provides our students with a valuable platform to demonstrate their presentation skills—a key attribute in academic and professional environments.
Join us to engage with pioneering research and support the next generation of scholars.
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We look forward to your participation in the symposium!