Kempsy Adams

Kempsy Adams

City Coordinator

I am an entomologist working with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries on Fruit Flies. My main interests are in the physiology and chemical ecology of insects and I love a cold lager on a hot summer afternoon!

Alejandra Cau-Cattan

City Coordinator

Originally from Argentina, Alejandra Cau-Cattan was contacted as part of the Australian Global Talent Programme and moved to Brisbane in January 2023 and is currently working in the delivery of the Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy at DESI. She was previously the environmental superintenden…

Nicola Grobler

Nicola Grobler

MC and Volunteer

Telling stories, engaging with people, and ‘translating’ research have been the connecting threads in Nicola’s career. Nicola is currently the Communications and Marketing Coordinator for Queensland Trust for Nature, since (to quote everyone's inspiration Sir David Attenborough) "saving our planet i…

Adam Hagg

MC

I am a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Queensland, studying how different body systems interact in health and disease. My research focuses on understanding the cellular processes that regulate skeletal muscle function and how maintaining muscle health benefits overall well-being.

Arlie Macdonald

Volunteer

I am a PhD student with the Centre of Excellence for Plant Success who is passionate about making science accessible to everyone. I am particularly interested in helping people use scientific and statistical principles to understand day-to-day phenomena.

Izzah Abdul Rahim

Izzah Abdul Rahim

Volunteer

With a background in Food Science and Technology/Nutrition, I am interested in learning more about the different STEM pathways and being more involved in the industry through volunteering and event opportunities.

George O'Connor

George O'Connor

Volunteer

Hi, my name is George O'Connor and I love science, arts and engineering. I work at CSIRO as computer vision software engineer. In my spare time I play music, read and get into the outdoors.

Nathan Eggins

Volunteer

Nate Eggins is an award-winning musician, songwriter and science communicator.
From hosting sci-comm events to performing quirky songs about critical thinking (under the alias 'Conspiracy of One'), his goal is to engage people in science through creative means with a wicked sense of humour!

Stefan Emming

Volunteer

I am a postdoc in Immunology at UQ and fascinated how small events within a cell can have effects on the whole body. Bringing the excitement of scientists for their niche topic to a broader audience, is my motivation for Pint of Science.

Norika Heathdale

Norika Heathdale

Volunteer

I'm eager to dip my toes into STEM and learn more about science to combat climate change.