My background

Science

  • Freelance science writer & editor, travel writer, 2003 to present
  • Publications Manager (science writer & editor), Cooperative Research Centre for Satellite Systems (CSIRO position), 1998-2003
  • Information Officer (science writer), CSIRO Office of Space Science and Applications (COSSA), 1996-1997
  • Freelance science writer and editor, 1992-1995. Clients and publication highlights include:
    • CSIRO Division of Wildlife and Ecology
    • The Co-operative Research Centre for the Biological Control of Vertebrate Pest Populations
    • Ecos
    • Rural Research
    • The Helix
    • National Rangelands Program
    • CSIRO Office of Space Science and Applications
    • CSIRO Space Industry News
    • The Canberra Times
  • Scientific technician, CSIRO Division of Wildlife & Ecology, 1991-1996

 

Teaching

  • Teacher, English & academic skills, Canberra & Shanghai, 2004 to present
  • Learning Skills Advisor (Lecturer, academic skills), Charles Sturt University, 2003-2004
  • Sessional Academic (Lecturer & Unit Convenor, science communication), University of Canberra, 1995-1998

 

Education

  • Master of Science Communication
    Central Queensland University. Research thesis substantially complete.
  • Postgraduate Certificate, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL )
     Macquarie University, December 2004
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Science Communication
    Central Queensland University, July 2004
  • Graduate Diploma, Professional Writing
    University of Canberra, December 2003
  • Bachelor of Applied Science , Ecology and Natural Resources, Major study: Vegetation and Wildlife Management,University of Canberra, 1993

 

Awards

  • Cooperative Research Centres Association award for best CRC website (awarded to Cooperative Research Centre for Satellite Systems, 1999)

 

Wayne Deeker, 2007