Blog Posts
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Early Dispersal of Horses into the Great Plains
(Note: This post is the first in what is hoped to be many article summaries, as an exercise in science communication and public outreach. Any errors are my own.)
Okay, so full disclosure: I was a horse girl. I still am, if I’m being completely ho...
Post · March 31, 2023
Exploring Maternal Mortality in Roman Egypt
Hello! If you’re seeing this page, it’s because you either a) scanned the QR Code on my conference poster, or b) follow my blog. Either way, welcome 😊
This post is about my latest research project: “Exploring Maternal Health and Mortality in Rom...
Post · March 31, 2023
Indigenous staff network, yarning about The Voice
Through the University of Newcastle's Indigenous staff network, I had the opportunity to discuss the importance of a First Nations Voice to Parliament in Australia and to yarn about whether the University should have a position about this, and if ...
Post · March 30, 2023
Dunghutti Bul-Bul and clay-making
I recently attended an event where I had the chance to view the beautiful artwork of artists John Kelly and Rena Shein. As part of the event, I also had the opportunity to participate in a nest and egg clay-making workshop, which was a wonderful e...
Post · March 30, 2023
DPG 2023 Symposium - Topology in quantum and classical physics
I'm really looking forward to this exciting symposium which is going to show us how topology can help us understand the world - from clean crystalline systems at ultra low temperatures, to the messy world of living organisms. It will be so interes...
Post · March 28, 2023
OPTICA Level Up Leadership Workshop, Washington DC
As a first step into the Ambassador Program of OPTICA Falko Schmidt got invited to take part in the Level Up Leadership workshop In Washington D.C. for early career researchers in optics and photonics. The workshop is designed to equip leaders-of-...
Post · March 28, 2023