You may know of Dr Lisa Gershwin as the jellyfish lady. She’s discovered more than 200 new species of jellyfish (plus one dolphin!), and written three best-selling books on these stingy jigglers, along with more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers and industry reports and two TEDx talks. Lisa is still blushing over being named this year by the Science Show on ABC Radio National as one of the Top 100 Australian Scientists (of all time!). These days, Lisa is working on another PhD and spends her evenings sharing her fascinations of things that glow in the dark through her Glow Tours.
Research keyword: Wonder & Awe
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.
