In the Media
STEM Equity Alliance - Women in STEM Panel
Organised by the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the STEM Equity Alliance at Macquarie University, this Women in STEM Careers Evening allowed current university students studying STEM to hear from a panel of women on our experiences of how we have navigated our careers in largely male dominated fields.
The Science Experience - Macquarie University
The Science Experience is a fun 3 days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students. I was invited to give a keynote speech for this event, and hold a stall for the careers expo!
Future Science Talks Sydney
Future Science Talks gathers scientists from around Sydney to do pub talks about their research and how it can impact the way we live!
Sydney Fringe Festival: Science Comedy show
Working with the Sydney Comedy School and Future Science Talks, myself and 5 other scientists jazzed up our science research talks to be palatable to a public audience, making them accessible, relevant, and hilarious!
When a farmer finds a fossil - The Farmer Magazine
“Now there’s a resource farmers can use to help identify any fossils or bones. It’s a pathway to new discoveries with possible historical significance and that can be very exciting.”
ICOMOS Scientific Symposium
Discussing my Found a Fossil project at the International Council on Monuments and Sites was an excellent way to network with other heritage professionals, and show how we can protect heritage at a community level.
Superstars of STEM - Science & Technology Australia
Superstars of STEM is a national program that aims to elevate the public profiles of females scientists with the aim of smashing gender assumptions and sterotypes, showing that anyone can do science, and providing diverse role models for the next generation of students and scientists across Australia.
Digging Dinosaurs in Canada
In July 2023 I was able to go on fieldwork in Dinosaur Provincial Park in Canada, a world-class fossil site where we were excavating new skeletons!
Sydney Comedy Festival
Working with the Sydney Comedy Festival, I was able to work with a comedian, alongisde 10 other scientists from all over Sydney to add some humour into our research. From being sent pictures of a human finger bone, to discussions on Indiana Jones, this was a hilarious opportunity to connect with audiences in an engaging (and hopefully funny!) way!
From volunteering to dream museum job - The Lighthouse
A childhood fascination with dinosaurs led Sally Hurst to pursue a Master of Research in Palaeontology and Archaeology at Macquarie and ultimately to a job at the Australian Museum.
Women in STEM Symposium panel
This annual event encourages high school girls to consider a career in STEM and introduces girls to an amazing array of STEM opportunities.
Project Magnify at the Powerhouse Museum
Bringing STEM careers to low socio-economic schools who may have never been exposed to the epic careers in palaeontology or crime investigation.
Skype a Scientist
Skype a Scientist matches classrooms from around the world with scientists from every conceivable field to have all of their science questions answered! Through this program I’ve already connected with students from India, Canada, England, Singapore and more!
Dinosaur Festival at the Australian Museum
Why was T. rex so famous? How do we find out how a T. rex died? (through a T. rex autopsy of course!). What should you do if you discover a fossil? Every year the Australian Museum hosts the Dinosaur Festival - an extravaganza of life-size dinosaurs roaming the museum, science talks, and hands-on interactions with real fossils.
The Found a Fossil Project
I’m the Founder of the Found a Fossil project - a website and research project that aims to provide Australians with accessible information about what to do if you come across a heritage object.
Meet the Archaeologist - National Archaeology Week
To raise awareness of archaeology, every National Archaeology Week, the team profiles researchers, professionals, and students to showcase the amazing diversity of roles within the field.
STEMcognito Interview
STEMcognito is a not-for-profit organisation hosting verified videos by STEM experts - including interviews like this one!
Teaching Palaeobiology - Fizzics Education Podcast
Join Founder of Fizzics Education, Ben Newsome, chat to me about my role with Superstars of STEM, listen in as we discuss how I teach paleobiology at the Australian Museum and describe my passion for helping rural girls to get involved in STEM.
Found a Fossil on Radio
In promotion of my Found a Fossil project and associated survey, I chatted to several radio stations across Australia to spread the message of how to respectfully treat new heritage discoveries.
Indigenous.gov.au - What to do if you find an Indigenous artefact
As part of my Found a Fossil research project, the National Indigenous Australians Agency got in touch to chat about my research!