Mari transitioned from being a neuroscientist working on gene-environment interactions in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders to managing the EMCR (Early- and Mid-Career Researcher) Forum – the voice of Australia’s future scientific leaders. Mari works at the Australian Academy of Science to support initiatives to improve STEM in Australia through science policy; professional development, advocacy, engagement and communication. Some issues the Forum tackles are improving job security, career sustainability and sector mobility for EMCRs; developing a positive research culture with integrity, equity and inclusion at its heart; ensuring funding for fundamental/discovery science. Ask me where a science qualification can take you.
Research keyword: Policy Wrangler
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.