The Person
Learn more about at my personal website, including how to book me to come to your school or event!
Visit: www.sallyhurst.com.au
The person behind the project - Sally Hurst
I graduated from a double degree with a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Egyptian Archaeology) and a Bachelor of Science (Palaeobiology) from Macquarie University, Sydney, in 2020. I hated the thought of choosing just one of my passions, so in 2021, I created the Found a Fossil project to combine my two fields for my Masters of Research thesis.
I’m super passionate about science communication and community engagement, this love fostered by my work at the National Dinosaur Museum in Canberra and the Australian Museum in Sydney.
My other volunteering roles with the National Indigenous Science Education Program, Curious Minds Mentoring Program, the Harding Miller Education Foundation, and the Widening Participation program at Macquarie University have helped me to become an advocate for equal education and resources. Coming from a small rural town and farm myself, with little to no role models in STEM, I hope to be a role model for young girls and women wanting to go into these fields.
Through my scuba diving and freediving activities, I’ve also become a passionate advocate for the oceans and for the protection of its wildlife.
Check out more of my projects!
Have you ever wondered why Tyrannosaurus rex is the most famous dinosaur in the world? Come on a visual journey as we explore why this mighty dinosaur is such an icon, and what movies like Jurassic Park got wrong.
STEMterview - Jurassic Park has a lot to answer for
Dr Sarah Wettstadt from STEMcognito interviews me about my research, my career in science so far, and the role of Jurassic Park in science communication to the public.
Finding Fossils with Sally Hurst - ABC Radio Sydney
Host Simon Marnie and I chat about some brand new fossils, and how to handle fossil and artefact discoveries responsibly, and how the Found a Fossil project can help!
Follow my journey.
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Making slime at National Science Week with the National Indigenous Science Education Foundation at the Australian Museum.
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Digging in Wexford, Ireland, looking for a medieval fort with the Irish Archaeology Field School.