Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Current projects
The social impact of Scitech in the Western Australian community
Research interests
Science centres, informal science learning, evaluation of informal science learning, science capital, science communication for social justice, inclusive science communication
Biography
I am a science communicator, evaluator, researcher and social change advocate.
I've worked in science communication and informal science learning since 2013, performing shows, developing programs and content, coordinating theatres and now measuring impact.
I am passionate about the role science communication can play in encouraging informed decision-making and civic discourse about Wicked Problems (and smaller challenges as well). Also willing to ignite a hydrogen balloon in the name of science communication at a moment's notice!
Teaching overview
Guest lecturer for Exhibitions and Interpretation (SCOM3319)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Science Communication, Master of Science Communication, with Distinction, An explosive impact: How do science shows influence teenage audiences?, The University of Western Australia
Feb 2016 → Nov 2018
Chemistry & Science Communication, Bachelor of Science, The University of Western Australia
Feb 2011 → Nov 2014
External positions
Senior Customer Insights Analyst, Scitech
1 Aug 2023 → …
Industry keywords
- Communications
- Education
Research expertise keywords
- Science communication
- Evaluation
- Science centres
- Informal Science Learning
- Social research methods
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploring the multimodal affordances of digital coding devices in fostering creative thinking in early childhood education
Tang, K-S., Murcia, K., Brown, J., Cross, E., Mennell, S., Seitz, J., Phillips, S. & Sabatino, D., Sept 2024, In: Thinking Skills and Creativity. 53, 15 p., 101602.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘Explosions are always entertaining but…’: investigating the impacts of science shows on high school students. Supplementary Materials
Phillips, S., Sullivan, M. & Grand, A., 2024, (In preparation)Research output: Other contribution › peer-review