Spreading a passion for science:
Outreach Committee
FLEET will increase science literacy in the Australian community and inspire more participation in science.
FLEET’s Outreach Committee sets outreach strategy and determines appropriate outreach activities and public events to support. See Engage with FLEET section.
Outreach Committee Members
Julie Karel Committee Chair (from September), Monash
Chris Vale Chief Investigator, Swinburne
Dianne Ruka Education and Outreach Coordinator (outgoing), FLEET
Dimi Culcer Chief Investigator, UNSW
Eliezer Estrecho Research Fellow, ANU
Errol Hunt Senior Communications Coordinator, FLEET
Jason Major Education and Outreach Coordinator (incoming), FLEET
Karina Hudson Research Associate Investigator, UNSW
Matthew Davis Chief Investigator, UQ
Nikhil Medhekar Committee Deputy Chair and Chief Investigator, Monash
Wafa Afzal PhD Student, UOW
Meera Parish Committee Chair (January-August), Monash
There is a clear goal and good support regarding outreach
FLEET member survey
FLEET has excellent resources regarding outreach, and many people excited about communicating with the general public. The easy access or some of these resources has made outreach much more accessible than doing these things independently.
FLEET member survey