Emelie Dahlskold, 27 June, 2024 | QUT Women in Physics
Come along on an inspiring journey through the world of physics in this video series. You'll check out the wonders of physics through the eyes of QUT students and researchers at different stages of their careers.
Sarah the undergrad student
Sarah's fascination with the world led her to study physics, driven by curiosity and her teacher's encouragement.
This fueled her determination to pursue astrophysics and the joy of discovery.
Georgia the postgrad student
Georgia, a passionate master's student at QUT, shares her research journey in astrophysics and the fascinating world of galaxy evolution. Georgia's research focuses on understanding how galaxies evolve over cosmic time, with a particular interest in black hole phenomena.
Nikka the PhD student
Nikka's finance career transformed when she became a mother and found a passion for learning. She pursued geology and physics due to her love for nature and the interconnectedness of the fields.
Despite not focusing on advanced mathematics in high school, she boldly entered the field of physics and found it provided a perfect blend of challenge and scientific exploration.
Sarah the postdoc researcher
Explore Sarah Walden's groundbreaking work investigating new materials for nano-scale 3D printing. Her goal is to revolutionize technology and make it smaller and faster.
Sarah's journey began with uncertainty after high school, leading her to an engineering job that ultimately sparked her curiosity about how the world worked.
Soniya the senior lecturer
Join us for an inspiring interview with Associate Professor Soniya Yambem, a senior lecturer and device physicist at QUT. Soniya shares her passion for physics and making fundamental electronic components for current and future technologies.
Learn about Soniya's journey and her emphasis on seeking mentors and embracing uncertainties.
Jennifer the surface scientist
Jennifer's journey started with a passion for physics in high school, leading her to explore microbiology. Returning to physics during her university years, she found it to be a natural fit and an alternative to her initial career choice.
Join us in this interview with Associate Professor Jennifer McLeod, a brilliant surface scientist specializing in the behaviour of atoms and molecules on surfaces.
