My research involves studying lake sediment and peat cores from sub-Antarctic islands, as well as elsewhere in the Southern Hemisphere. I use biological and geochemical techniques together with radiochemistry to develop climate and ecosystem records spanning the last ca. 12,000 years. These records provide key insights into natural climate and ecosystem variability and, in most cases, show clear and unequivocal signals of human impacts over the last ca. 150 years.
Research keyword: Muddy Waters
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.
