Sci comm careers

Studying theories and practices in public engagement with science open up a whole world of different career options. From our academics, to our alumni who have gone on to work in public facing roles in science communication roles, Every science communicator studies this theme to an extent, and this theme heavily intersects with our other themes.

Isla Nakano works in creating science content for the Royal Institution in London. This includes working on their social media, producing their adverts and television programs, and more. She is also a freelance writer, content creator, and science communicator.

“Throughout, I heavily rely on my communication skills to explain my ideas to stakeholders like the BBC commissioner, TV director, fabricators and technicians and scientists. I also create workshops and activities that accompany the show for secondary school students. Thankfully, ANU taught me everything there is to know about how young people engage with and consume content.” - from an interview with Study International

Caitlin Devor, science communicator and science teacher based in New Zealand, having formerly worked in Japan, Cambodia, Australia and the USA

Tessa Koumoundouros, journliast for ScienceAlert. Tessa has contributed behind the scenes at The Conversation and the Climate Council, and her science reporting has been published by Lateral Magazine. 

Benjamin De Vos, after roles in Questacon, now works at the Museum of Play and Art