Speaking Engagements

Outreach Program

 

 Outreach Program

Outreach is about meeting and talking to people. This is one of my favourite parts of the job – engaging people, and sharing my passion for education, history, and science. So, I would love the opportunity to talk to you about what ever you are interested in. If our passions align, let’s talk!

 

Bookings for speaking engagements are currently being made through my personal website - www.sallyhurst.com.au

What a Session with Sally look like?

  • Class & Group Video Calls

    Want someone to talk science to your class or your kids (or any other group) in a fun and engaging way? I got you! You’ll submit questions or your chosen topic before the session, and I will craft a tailored presentation just for you!

  • School & Group Visits

    Once we’re back at schools, I will be offering class group and school visits where I come to you and we talk science! (Covid Permitting!)

  • Interviews & 1 on 1 Chats

    I love being able to talk to people who are passionate about science, which is why I am excited to offer 1-on-1 time to talk whatever you like - working with dinosaurs, careers in science, or anything else you might like!

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Science Sessions: Things I can talk all day about!

  • Dinosaurs

    Why did some dinosaur butt heads? Why was T. rex so famous? Could Jurassic Park actually happen? Do you have questions about dinosaurs? I am here to answer them!

  • Ancient Egyptians

    From the Pyramids of Giza, to the Valley of the Kings, the Ancient Egyptians were a proud and innovative people. Learn more about their art, monuments, treasures, and amazing people.

  • Palaeontology

    Palaeontology is the study of fossils – the remains of creatures and plants from thousands or millions of years ago. Learn about how these fossils can tell us stories and how scientists can solve the mysteries of the past.

  • Archaeology

    Archaeology is the study of material concerned with human history. Archaeologists try and tell the stories of the past through artefacts, sites, building, art and beyond. Let’s talk about how to become an archaeologist, ancient cultures from around the world, technologies that archaeologists use and more!

  • Museums

    Museums are an important part of protecting and conserving the past. Learn what it’s like to work in a museum, and discover jobs you didn’t even know existed!

  • Megafauna

    Megafauna were massive animals that lived all around the world, sometimes alongside ancient humans. Think mammoths, woolly rhinos, dodos, giant wombats, dropbears and more!

  • Careers in Science

    Ever wondered how you become a palaeontologist? Archaeologist? Marine biologist? How you can travel the world, meet amazing people, and create experiences you never thought possible.

    Learn about pathways into these amazing careers, how to get into university, how to get experience and more.

What people are saying!

  • The children absolutely loved it!

    The session was really engaging for them. They’ve been telling all of the teachers around school about you!

    The presentation was well thought out and shared so many personal experiences, which really helped the children relate and understand that an archaeologist/palaeontologist isn’t an older man (which is what some had initially thought!).

    Thank you so much, it was honestly the best hook into our learning and we couldn’t have wanted anything more!

    - Jodie, Year 3 Teacher, Woodhill Primary School London

  • Sally is a fantastic communicator!

    Her strong grasp of complex concepts and her easy, confident presentation style combine well, allowing her to communicate difficult scientific information to audiences of all ages and abilities.

    In her time at the National Dinosaur Museum Sally was always proactive in outreach activities and excelled at finding and designing new ways for the museum to engage with wider audiences.

    - Britt, Supervisor, National Dinosaur Museum Canberra

  • Sally knows her stuff!

    Sally is a very engaging and capable presenter, with an amazing knowledge base and varied personal experience. If it’s history you can dig out of the ground, Sally can tell you all about it!

    - Lorrae, Visitor Experience Host, Australian Museum

  • Infectious enthusiasm!

    Sally’s enthusiasm to communicate and educate through the exploration of science and history is infectious. She confidently explores connections between the two disciplines, offering a view into a world most of us would never think to explore.

    - Selina, Bachelor of Science, Macquarie University

  • Engaging Community in Science

    Right from the start, Sally shone with her ability to communicate scientific concepts to children of all ages and the public in a fun, engaging and educational manner. Wherever possible, she wove the activities into stories to captivate the audience. Sally exhibited a calmness and maturity that was very effective in supporting youth in building their self belief and demistifying university life for them. I have enjoyed watching Sally continue to do amazing things as she progresses through her studies and I have no doubt that she will continue to make a major impact in science and STEM outreach and engagement.

    - Joanne Jamie, chemistry academic and National Indigenous Science Education Program Director, Macquarie University.

Teams I’ve worked with

I’ve loved working with with a variety of institutions and have learned so much from the talented people and resources they provide. They have given me the base knowledge to come and work with you now.

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How I got here

  • Macquarie University

    Student (2017 - present)

    In 2020 I graduated from MQ with a bachelor of Arts, majoring in Ancient Egyptian Archaeology, and a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Palaeobiology. At the moment I am completing my Masters of Research in Biological Sciences. This degree has given me a whole lot of knowledge about things I love and things that I would love to share with you.

  • Australian Museum

    Tour Guide & Educator (2018 - present)

    This position has fostered my love for science communication and community engagement. As a tour guide, I was able to do considerable research and content creation of a wide range of science, history, wildlife and other topics and presentations - experience of which I’ll definitely be using for my presentations with you!


  • Future Students - Macquarie University

    Student Ambassador (2019 - present)

    This job has allowed me to develop my communication and presentation skills, both for in person and online interactions. This has been one of my favourite jobs, and has encouraged me to be a passionate advocate for education, especially for female students from a rural background (like me!).

  • Harding Miller Education Foundation

    Coach & Mentor (2020 – present)

    This amazing foundation gives scholarships to high achieving girls from a disadvantaged background, and provides them with the means to be successful during high school and beyond. Through this program, I support several girls through their high school studies and provide any information about accessing higher education that they might want!

  • National Indigenous Science Education Program

    Program Facilitator (2019-2020)

    This incredible program aims to provide outreach initiatives and education opportunities to schools and communities that don’t always have access to materials or labs. I was lucky enough to help facilitate and lead science programs and fun experiments at schools, universities and community events.

  • National Dinosaur Museum

    Tour Guide, Social Media Manager, Exhibitions Assistant (2014-2019)

    Being a tour guide here was one of my favourite jobs over the years. Dinosaurs are something that continue to capture the imagination of the public, and I love sharing my weird and wonderful knowledge about them. This role allowed me to engage with the community through creative, fun, and interactive tours and programs that I got to create.

Check out presenting I’ve done before!

  • STEMterview - Jurassic Park has a lot to answer for

    In this interview with Dr Sarah Wettstadt from STEMcognito, I got to chat about my research, my career in science so far, and the role of Jurassic Park in science communication to the public.

    Check it out

  • Macquarie Open Day 2020 Hosting

    In 2020, Macquarie University’s Open Day was streamed live for over 8 hours and over 14 stages. I had the immensie pleasure of hosting the Faculty of Arts stage, and got to interview and chat to many of our professors and academics about why students should pick MQ as their future university.

    Check it out
  • Caree

    What is the difference between a fossil and an artefact?

    Want to know the difference between a fossil and an artefact? What about the difference between palaeontology and archaeology? These things are often confused, so take a look at this video to learn the difference between the two!

    Check it out

Want to know more?

Head over to

www.sallyhurst.com.au