With the southern polar region facing a host of environmental and political challenges, one thing is certain – Antarctica needs friends. As a polar social scientist, Dr Katie Marx has made it her mission to understand and strengthen people’s relationship with Antarctica, especially in gateway cities like Hobart. Katie has spent several seasons working as a guide on the Antarctic peninsula and her current research focuses on public engagement and polar tourism. She’s also a bit of an ice swimming tragic, with aspirations to one day swim an “ice mile” in the far south. Most of all, Katie wants to know what makes Antarctica special to you, so come down and let her know!
Research keyword: Antarctic Humans
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.
