Samantha (Sammy) Burke got her PhD from UNSW Sydney with her thesis on coral diseases. Sammy holds a BSc in biological sciences and marine biology with an honours in how the teeth of fishes can reveal evolutionary relationships. Sammy gained an interest in science communication during her PhD performing at Pint of Science and Sydney Fringe Festival, and she has interviewed with local and international media. She loves speaking about science with people of all backgrounds at any time. Stop her around the festival to chat or find her on Instagram (@SammyMarine_B), X (@SammyMarineB), and online (samanthamarine(dot)com) for more!
Research keyword: Ocean Nerd
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.
