Meet Our Committee!
Naomi SmithPresident
Degree: 1st Year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Science
Major (and any minors): Chemical Engineering and Computer Science Hobbies: Baking, playing ukulele, learning anything, and binging netflix series Facts about me: Ever since I was a kid, my personal interests have always laid with science and other STEM fields, so I feel that taking this role will really help me connect with my passions. As for the best kind of science? Chemistry and Geology definitely outrank the rest. Roles/Goals in AUSca: I’m Naomi, the president of the AUScA committee of 2019. This year I hope to lead the club by increasing communication between year levels so club members feel as though they are part of a family, and aim to do this through a range of social activities including the club’s annual sci ball, quiz night, pub crawls, and other events. |
Rhys MorganVice President
Degree: 2nd Year Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
Major (and any minors): Biochemistry & Chemistry Hobbies: Sleeping, Listening to music, Travelling, Team Sports Facts about me: I’d consider myself a bit of a workaholic. I tend to fill my free time procrastinating or working one of my part-time jobs (only if I have any free time :P). But I’m a fun, jokester and I’ll always be up for a drink or two (I’m prone to buying people drinks…) Roles/Goals in AUScA: My role in AUScA is the Vice-President. I’m the person who can step in to help Naomi in leading AUScA to greatness and support everything going on. My interests will be focused on the pub crawls as well as building industry relations to provide our students with opportunities to expand their university prospects. |
Zhale GuseinovaSecretary
Degree: 3rd Year Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced)
Majors: Maternal Health, Pathology and Forensics Hobbies: Cooking, sketching, travelling, binge watching documentaries about anything Facts about me: I would consider myself a very broad person and can easily shift my interests from one field to another. Call me weird but I love practicals which involve cadavers and dissections. One of the facts that I learnt about myself is that I am perfectionists who likes to fix things, whether it’s a watch, laptop or anything else. Roles/Goals in AUScA: As secretary, my role focuses on administrative duties such as recording and setting up minutes, agenda and actions of each member in our committee. My duties can be broad from recording information during meetings to creating polls and collecting votes during decision making to make sure that there is always diplomacy within AUScA. |
Matt TarranTreasurer
Degree: 3rd Year Bachelor of Commerce
Major (and any minors): Corporate Finance and Accounting Hobbies: Travelling, Hanging out with friends and Dogs Facts about me: I’m back at Uni after taking a break to be a manager for a National corporate company. I love working with numbers and money and am extremely passionate about science Roles/Goals in AUScA: As the Treasurer it is my role to manage the accounts and budgets for every single event our club plans. My goal is to set a standard of recording transactions and event information for future committees to continue. |
Andrew LimCommunications Officer
Degree: 3rd Year Bsc. of Science & Bsc. of Teaching
Major (and any minors): Chemistry & Biology Hobbies: Cooking (probs too much haha), hanging out with friends, travel, hiking, swimming, piano/music in general Facts about me: I went on Exchange to the National University of Singapore in Sem 1 2018! Ask me if you’re interested in exchange!! Also, I like doggos, a lot. Roles/Goals in AUScA: As one of the two comms officers, I run AuSca’s social media (pls like & subscribe to our insta/fb haha), including this website! In general, my aim is to publicize the society and help Science students find our events and a fun community within the Uni! |
Joe PritchardCommunications Officer
Degree: 3rd Year Bachelor of Science (Experimental and Theoretical Physics)
Major (and any minors): Physics Hobbies: Piano, Table Tennis, Travelling, Japanese Facts about me: I’m a friendly student who loves meeting new people and is interested in all things about other cultures and the world! I’ve also lived in 3 countries! Feel free to say hey if you ever want a chat :) Roles/Goals in AUScA: I aim to increase attendance for and interest in the events run by AUScA for the coming year! As a member of the committee I will advocate for the running of as many events as possible to ensure lots of people can be involved with AUScA! |
Sophie WinsboroughNetworking Officer
Degree: 3rd Year Applied Biology
Major (and any minors): Genetics Hobbies: Hockey, hiking and dogs Facts about me: I’ve just returned from a semester abroad at the University of Nottingham where I was studying a mix of genetics and environmental science. Roles/Goals in AUScA: I’m the networking officer for AUScA meaning I’ll be involved in arranging talks from professionals about their line of work. I’d love to hear any ideas about certain topic areas you’d be interested in hearing or learning more about! |
Ammresh Ammresh2nd Year Representative
Degree: 2nd Year Biomedical Science
Major (and any minors): Biology and Geology [Paleontology(I swear if you make a Ross joke)] Hobbies: Binging, Gymming and making too many puns. I also like eating so I learned to cook because eating ramen everyday is boring and I’m about that curry life Facts about me: Just a dude from Malaysia living his best life, if you can get half the jokes I make we’re gonna be good Roles/Goals in AUScA: 2nd Year Representative. I’m mainly in this club as I love to organise and run events as I see it as a great way to meet new people and make friends, and this club is becoming more and more like a family with people that I have had great pleasure working with and a lot of fresh faces that I am sure will have a lot of new ideas and will look forward to working with the new year. |
River Pachulicz3rd Year Representative
Degree: 3rd Year Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
Major (and any minors): Biochemistry Hobbies: Plants, Sport, Music, photography Facts about me: I love all things plant related and I hope I can find a career in plant science Roles/Goals in AUScA: To help kindle a love for science in people of all walks of life and to help organise and create awesome science events |
Megan JenssenGeneral Committee
Degree: 2nd year Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Conservation Biology)
Major (and any minors): Ecology and Biology Hobbies: Dogs, volleyball, soccer and procrastinating Facts about me: I love a terrible puns and doggos. Seriously if you ever want to talk about dogs I am your go-to. Roles/Goals in AuSca: I am a general committee member so I will be helping out with a whole heap of different and exciting events that the committee organises. I love meeting new people and having a chat so getting involved was a no-brainer! |
Ben WeimannGeneral Committee
Degree: Final year Bachelor of Health Science
Major (and any minors): Pharmacology, Pathology, and Anatomy (because I'm a glutton for self-punishment) Roles/Goals in AUScA: Hope to further put that talent to good use by helping other committee members take some things out of their stress buckets, and contribute to event planning. |
Sarah BagsterPostgraduate Representative
Degree: 1st year Masters (Philosophy)
Major (and any minors): Organic and Biological Chemistry Hobbies: Travel, hiking, learning some basic Italian, reading Harry Potter again...and other books sometimes Facts about me: I took a year off of study last year to travel and missed science, but now I'm already missing travel. Help? Roles/Goals in AUScA: I'm the Postgraduate Representative and this year I want to see as many honours/post-grad students being involved with AUScA as I can. Their involvement has the potential to be very helpful to undergraduates and hopefully the association can be more tailored to and beneficial for them, too. |
Megan Jenssen
General CommitteeDegree: 2nd year Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Conservation Biology)
Major (and any minors): Ecology and Biology Hobbies: Dogs, volleyball, soccer and procrastinating Facts about me: I love a terrible puns and doggos. Seriously if you ever want to talk about dogs I am your go-to. Roles/Goals in AuSca: I am a general committee member so I will be helping out with a whole heap of different and exciting events that the committee organises. I love meeting new people and having a chat so getting involved was a no-brainer! |
Ben Weimann
General CommitteeDegree: Final year Bachelor of Health Science
Major (and any minors): Pharmacology, Pathology, and Anatomy (because I'm a glutton for self-punishment) Roles/Goals in AUScA: Hope to further put that talent to good use by helping other committee members take some things out of their stress buckets, and contribute to event planning. |
Sarah Bagster
Post-Graduate RepresentativeDegree: 1st year Masters (Philosophy)
Major (and any minors): Organic and Biological Chemistry Hobbies: Travel, hiking, learning some basic Italian, reading Harry Potter again...and other books sometimes Facts about me: I took a year off of study last year to travel and missed science, but now I'm already missing travel. Help? Roles/Goals in AUScA: I'm the Postgraduate Representative and this year I want to see as many honours/post-grad students being involved with AUScA as I can. Their involvement has the potential to be very helpful to undergraduates and hopefully the association can be more tailored to and beneficial for them, too. |
Han KhucFirst Year RepresentativeDegree: 1st year of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Secondary Teaching
Major (and any minors): Chemistry Hobbies: Baking, Gym, Memes, Patting and Looking at Dogs, Netflix and Dota Facts about me: I have the cutest dog, I’m bilingual but don’t test me or else its byelingual. You can coerce me into anything (to an extent) with desserts. Roles/Goals in AuSca: My role as a first year rep is to connect and form a network between AuSca’s committee and club members, I’m here to make the club experience as enjoyable and memorable for everyone! If you have any questions feel free to contact me because I’m sure that I’ve had that question at some point too! |
AUScA Committee Roles
President:
The role of the President is to lead all other Committee members, ensuring the Club is running as well as it could and the planning of events is moving forward. The President is also in charge of running the meetings, and will act as a Spokesperson for the Club.
Vice-President:
The Vice-President assists the President, and is in command should the President be absent, or resign. Traditionally, the Vice-President is also the Head of SciBall planning, with the help of an elected Subcommittee.
Secretary:
The Secretary is the record-keeper of the Club, writing the agenda and taking the minutes for every meeting. The Secretary is also in charge of scheduling of Committee members and volunteers for all events.
Treasurer:
The role of Treasurer is to be in charge of the financials of the Club. They are in charge of handling the Club's bank account, financing each event, grant applications, and bookkeeping.
Communications Officer (2 persons):
Communications Officers are in charge of Social Media Interactions, the Club email, and the Club website. The role is shared amongst two people, as Communications Officers must be prepared to draft and post or email announcements under short notice, which is difficult with only one Communications Officer.
Traditionally one of the Communications Officers is also selected to be in charge of Pub Crawl planning.
Networking Officer:
The role of the Networking Officer is to handle the planning of various Networking events hosted by the Club throughout the year, including booking the venue and contacting industry professionals and Professors to attend these events.
First Year Representative:
The First Year Representative is the voice on the Committee that provides the perspective of a First Year student, and is a representative of their Year Level.
Second Year Representative:
The Second Year Representative is the voice on the Committee that provides the perspective of a Second Year student, and is a representative of their Year Level.
Third Year Representative:
The Third Year Representative is the voice on the Committee that provides the perspective of a Third Year student, and is a representative of their Year Level.
Honours/Postgrad Representative:
The Honours/Postgrad Representative is the voice on the Committee that provides the perspective of an experienced student, and is a representative of Honours and Postgrad students.
General Committee Member/s:
The role of a General Committee Member is to attend meetings and provide input in the planning of events, as well as having a greater hand in the planning of events by joining various Subcommittees.
The role of the President is to lead all other Committee members, ensuring the Club is running as well as it could and the planning of events is moving forward. The President is also in charge of running the meetings, and will act as a Spokesperson for the Club.
Vice-President:
The Vice-President assists the President, and is in command should the President be absent, or resign. Traditionally, the Vice-President is also the Head of SciBall planning, with the help of an elected Subcommittee.
Secretary:
The Secretary is the record-keeper of the Club, writing the agenda and taking the minutes for every meeting. The Secretary is also in charge of scheduling of Committee members and volunteers for all events.
Treasurer:
The role of Treasurer is to be in charge of the financials of the Club. They are in charge of handling the Club's bank account, financing each event, grant applications, and bookkeeping.
Communications Officer (2 persons):
Communications Officers are in charge of Social Media Interactions, the Club email, and the Club website. The role is shared amongst two people, as Communications Officers must be prepared to draft and post or email announcements under short notice, which is difficult with only one Communications Officer.
Traditionally one of the Communications Officers is also selected to be in charge of Pub Crawl planning.
Networking Officer:
The role of the Networking Officer is to handle the planning of various Networking events hosted by the Club throughout the year, including booking the venue and contacting industry professionals and Professors to attend these events.
First Year Representative:
The First Year Representative is the voice on the Committee that provides the perspective of a First Year student, and is a representative of their Year Level.
Second Year Representative:
The Second Year Representative is the voice on the Committee that provides the perspective of a Second Year student, and is a representative of their Year Level.
Third Year Representative:
The Third Year Representative is the voice on the Committee that provides the perspective of a Third Year student, and is a representative of their Year Level.
Honours/Postgrad Representative:
The Honours/Postgrad Representative is the voice on the Committee that provides the perspective of an experienced student, and is a representative of Honours and Postgrad students.
General Committee Member/s:
The role of a General Committee Member is to attend meetings and provide input in the planning of events, as well as having a greater hand in the planning of events by joining various Subcommittees.