Antarctica may be seen as the world’s last true wilderness, but it’s surrounded by human systems. As global citizens, the decisions that we make can and do have an impact on Antarctica’s environment, which means that if we want to care for this environment, we need to understand how people think, feel, and act about the southern polar region. As an Antarctic social scientist, these human-polar systems are my bread and butter. I spend my days thinking about how we can support people to care about Antarctica from afar and am currently working on projects relating to Antarctic tourism, public engagement, and gateway cities like Hobart. I am also a bit of an ice swimming tragic and love to talk about what it means to take a dip in the world’s iciest waters, so come and have a chat!
Research keyword: Antarctic social science
About the BEAKER STREET ROVING SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Each August, hundreds of Roving Scientists descend upon Hobart, filling up pubs and chatting to strangers as part of Beaker Street Festival. Discover a new world down the lens of microscope, and joining the least-boring bar conversations you’ve ever heard and these free (the chats – not the drinks) events.
For Scientists, Beaker Street’s Roving Scientist Program offers an excellent outreach, professional development, and networking opportunity. It’s the nerdiest and funnest way to share your research with the public, expand your network, and be inspired by leaders in all sectors of science and science communication.
