I try to understand why plants are trying to escape climate change by moving to warmer, seemingly unsuitable, climates. I focus on the possible role of certain animals might in creating suitable conditions for the plants, despite the changes in climate. I conduct my research on beautiful and unique alpine plants native to Kosciuszko National Park in Australia.
Research keyword: Plants on the move
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.
