awards
I’ve been lucky enough to pick up some awards along the way! I’m particularly proud of picking up CQUniversity Vice Chancellor’s awards for Research, Teaching and Values.
Please see below for a full list.
Research awards (5)
2020
NSW 2020 Young Tall Poppy Award, Australian Institute of Policy and Science.
STEM Ambassador, Science and Technology Australia.
2019
Vice Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research (Early Career), CQUniversity.
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research (Early Career), School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity.
ABC Radio National Top 5 – Science.
Publication recognition awards (6 formal, 2 informal)
2017 - 2019
CQUniversity Publication Recognition Award (one each year)
2015 - 2016
Southern Cross University did not have formal publication prizes, but instead awarded research funding to people who met a certain criterion. I met this in 2015 and 2016.
2012 - 2014
University of Sydney School of Psychology Postgraduate Publication Prize (one each year)
Speaking awards (3)
2017
Third Place, 5 Minute Research Pitch, National Final (Group One – Science and Health)
Winner, 5 Minute Research Pitch, CQUniversity Final (Group One – Science and Health)
2014
Finalist, 3 Minute Thesis, University of Sydney Internal finals
Teaching awards (7)
2021
CQUniversity Vice Chancellor’s Award for Exemplary Practice in Learning and Teaching. Awarded for supporting Psychology Honours students to move from statistics anxiety to advanced proficiency and confidence through an empathetic student-centred approach.
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations Diamond Award, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis (Term 1).
Student Voice Commendation, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis (Term 1).
2020
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations Silver Award, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis (Term 2).
Student Voice Commendation, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis (Term 2).
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations Silver Award, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis (Term 1).
Student Voice Commendation, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis (Term 1).
(Please note that the student unit and teaching evaluation and student voice commendation awards were changed from 2021 onwards.)
Service awards (3)
2022
CQUniversity Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence, EXCEL Award. The award recognised that I have “consistently excelled in your position and demonstrated integrity and a strong commitment to the mission and values of the University.”
CQUniversity Values Award. For service above and beyond what is required of my position, and exemplifying CQU’s core values
2009
University of Sydney School of Psychology Alumni Association Award for Contribution to Postgraduate Student Community and Activity