Meet Our Committee!
Andrew LimPresident
Degree: Bsc. of Science & Bsc. of Teaching
Major (and any minors): Chemistry & Genetics Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, swimming, cycling, music, games/tech 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!) I really enjoy travelling and hanging out with friends. Once I graduate from Uni I aim to be a secondary Science teacher! Roles/Goals in AUScA: Last year I served AUScA as the Communication Officer for the Association, extending the reach of our Club and ensuring communication with our members. This year I aim to guide the AUScA with strong leadership, and maintain cohesiveness within the Committee and our club members. As President of the Association, I will strive to be proactive in furthering our Club’s growth. |
Sophie WinsboroughVice President
Degree: Masters of Environmental Management and Policy
Major (and any minors): Majored in Genetics Hobbies: Travelling, Running, Brunch and trips to buy more plants Facts about me: Last year I completed my bachelor of Applied Biology majoring in genetics and have now started my Masters. This is my second year of AUScA and last year I was the Networking officer (a position that no longer exists). During my undergrad I was lucky enough to spend a semester abroad at the University of Nottingham. I also got the opportunity to partake in the Women in STEM Careers program. Both were experiences I highly recommend!! Roles/Goals in AUScA: This is my second year of AUScA and last year I was the Networking officer (a position that no longer exists). As the Vice-President it is my role to provide leadership to the club but also support Andrew our vice-president. My goal is to create more networking for students while also continuing collaborations with other clubs! |
Matthew 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. |
River PachuliczSecretary
Degree: Master of Philosophy (No Honours) in Chemistry
Major (and any minors): Chemistry and Biochemistry - Bachelor of Science (Advanced) Hobbies: Photography, Sport, Dancing around my house, Music & Videogames Facts about me: I was born in Alice Springs and moved to Adelaide for Uni. I’ve seen Billie Eilish, Childish Gambino and Nicki Minaj live. I love taking photos of flowers and nature. Roles/Goals in AUScA: As the AUScA secretary, I am ready to take on more responsibility in the committee, helping more with the planning and organising of events. I hope to make the AUScA events of 2020 just as good as those in the past. |
Kate ChapmanCommunications Officer
Degree: Bsc. of Veterinary Bioscience
Hobbies: Rowing, Swimming, Women’s AFL, eating brunch, hanging with friends and animals Facts about me: I grew up in the Adelaide Hills surrounded by just about any farm animal you could think of. This only emphasized my love for animals which combined with my love for science pushed me to receive an offer into my course. I am an exercise and nutrition addict so when I’m not at uni you’ll probably find me on a rowing course, in some kind of body of water or on a court. My third and final love is of a good party. When the sun goes down you will likely find me at the Fat Controller with my amazing friends dancing up a storm. Roles/Goals in AUScA: This year I would love to be able to get more first years involved in the Science Association with increased O week representation at North Terrace and at our rural campuses: Roseworthy and Waite. In addition to this, I would like to increase social media presence on Facebook and Instagram which I hope will increase overall engagement between Adelaide University science students. I am also extremely excited to help plan our Pub Crawls and Sci Ball in 2020. |
Andre BirveCommunications Officer
Degree: Honours in Chemistry
Major (and any minors): Biochemistry and Chemistry - Bachelor of Science (Advanced) Hobbies: Travelling, indoor and outdoor soccer, gardening and procrastinating. Facts about me: Just started my honours year in Chemistry and work part time at a hotel and as a tutor. I love science and can talk about it for hours! Roles/Goals in AUScA: As one of the communications officers it is my role to manage the Facebook, Instagram and gmail accounts for the association. With increased account activity I hope to get science students from all years, aware of the club and involved in our events. I can’t wait to help organise pub crawl and sciball and continue the great work of the 2019 committee. |
Brooke TrowbridgeEvents Officer
Degree: Master of Philosophy (No Honours) in Molecular & Cellular Biology
Major (and any minors): Biochemistry and Microbiology & Immunology (from BSc(adv)) Hobbies: Reading, baking, Netflix and finding new favourite restaurants/cafes/bars Facts about me: I grew up on a farm on SA’s far west coast but I have never been much of a farm or country girl. I am incredibly passionate about science and usually can’t stop talking about it if you get me started! I’ve also worked on and off in a pharmacy for the past four years to help support myself through uni. Roles/Goals in AUScA: In the newly created role of events officer I am aiming to organise a series of events this year, in collaboration with the rest of the committee, that are fun and engaging. I hope that these social and networking events will provide an opportunity for science students to develop the personal and professional connections to support them through university and beyond. |
Megan JenssenGraphics Design Officer
Degree: 3rd year Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
Major (and any minors): Ecology and Genetics 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 was a 2019 general committee member and loved helping out with all the events that we ran throughout the year! My biggest contribution was to design work for events, pub crawl and promotional material. The 2019 committee was heaps of fun and I love meeting new people so I am super excited to work with a new group this year :) |
Evdoxia LagonikPostgraduate Representative
Degree: Honours in Molecular and Biomedical Science
Major: Genetics – Bachelor of Applied Biology Hobbies: Eating, drinking, sleeping, waterpolo and dogs Facts about me: I grew up in Greece and moved to Adelaide for Uni. In my second year I went on exchange to the University of Birmingham! I really like travelling and meeting new people and learning about new cultures. Roles/Goals in AUScA: As the Postgraduate Representative this year I'll be at the service of all postgraduate/honours members of AUScA and I'll try my best to represent their ideas in order to have more fun and make unforgettable memories. |
AmmreshThird-Year Representative
Degree: 3rd Year Bachelor of Science Palaeontology
Major (and any minors): Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology (Double Major) Hobbies: Cooking and going to the gym Facts about me: I’m a Malaysian dude that decided to come to Adelaide to study in the University of Adelaide, subsequently falling in love with the culture and people here. I joined AUScA as it was an esteemed and highly accoladed group, being the oldest non-sporting club in the university, and seeing them bring all kinds of people together in a common kinship resulted in me wanting to play a role in this and to do my best. Roles/Goals in AUScA: As the third-year representative, I speak for all third year members of AUScA and it is my job to represent them and their ideals as best as I can, and doing what I can to steer the club in a direction that would be enjoyable for them. |
Hamza AlmansabSecond-Year Representative
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)
Hobbies: Video games, anime, basketball and spending time with my cat. Facts about me: I grew up in my home country (Yemen) then moved to Kenya for 3 years once the war broke out and now I’m here for uni! I pretty much spend most of my time playing video games and watching anime so I don’t get out of the house unless I’m either shopping or going to uni haha. Roles/Goals in AUScA: As the second year representative, my role is to be the voice of all second year members of AUScA and to make sure that they are comfortable and happy with their experience with the club :) |
TBAFirst-Year Representative
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Ella Edwards
General Committee Member
Degree: 3rd Year Bachelor of
Science (Advanced) Major (and any minors): Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology Hobbies: Animals (dogs), Netflix, anything outdoors, music, food, study (crazy… I know!) Facts about me: I started uni straight out of high school with a passion for medical research and science in general! I have just finished a Summer Research Scholarship in parasitology and am hoping to follow a career in medical science or vaccine research – but have an open mind! Roles/Goals in AUScA: Being a general committee member I will have the flexibility to help organise/run most events that the committee chooses to organise as well as the opportunity to share my passion for science with others. I love lending a helping hand and meeting new people, so if you see me feel free to come and have a chat! |
Shona SwartGeneral Committee Member
Degree: Bachelor of Science and Entrepreneurship
Major (and any minors): Chemistry Hobbies: Singing, music, terrible piano playing, yoga, reading literature, gardening and writing. Facts about me: I was born in South Africa, I will be moving to Berlin to become a science writer and I am constantly taking home animals even though we have a strict “no pets” policy... Roles/Goals in AUScA: This is my first year on the committee, but I would love to contribute to the culture of the club and recruit more members so we can make the events bigger and better than ever! What’s AUCSA without some sensational gatherings with like-minded scientists? |
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.
Events Officer:
The role of the Events Officer is to handle the planning of various Events held throughout the year and to independently organise a networking event for our members. They are responsible for the booking of venues, contacting relevant stakeholders and liaising with the Sciences Faculty.
Design Officer:
The role of the Design Officer is to create and design all the graphics needed for our events and marketing.
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.
Events Officer:
The role of the Events Officer is to handle the planning of various Events held throughout the year and to independently organise a networking event for our members. They are responsible for the booking of venues, contacting relevant stakeholders and liaising with the Sciences Faculty.
Design Officer:
The role of the Design Officer is to create and design all the graphics needed for our events and marketing.
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.