Meet Our Committee!
At the moment we're still waiting on Committee portraits + bios, so if you're a non-committee member stumbling on this then yeah, enjoy the animal placeholders for now??
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: eg “2nd yr Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)”
Major (and any minors): eg. Microbiology and Physiology Hobbies: paragliding, skydiving, extreme micropipetting Facts about me: ~50 words Roles/Goals in AuSca: ~50 words |
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, 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: eg “2nd yr Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)”
Major (and any minors): eg. Microbiology and Physiology Hobbies: paragliding, skydiving, extreme micropipetting Facts about me: ~50 words Roles/Goals in AuSca: ~50 words |
River Pachulicz3rd Year Representative
Degree: 3rd Year Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
Major (and any minors): Biochemistry Hobbies: Facts about me: I love all things plant related and I hope I can find a career in plant science Roles/Goals in AuSca: |
Megan JenssenGeneral Committee
Degree: eg “2nd yr Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)”
Major (and any minors): eg. Microbiology and Physiology Hobbies: paragliding, skydiving, extreme micropipetting Facts about me: ~50 words Roles/Goals in AuSca: ~50 words |
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
Hi, I'm Sarah, I enjoy travelling, taking long walks on the beach at sunset... and oh right, science, obviously. I'm your postgraduate representative, so I'll be bugging all of my fellow postgrads this year for AUScA and hopefully loving it. I'm an organic/biological chemistry M(Phil) student but I don't mind taking a dip into all fields of science (which I tell myself includes Harry Potter, too)
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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.