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HOBART TAS 7001 AUSTRALIA
Biography
Ben is a science communicator and marine ecologist. After completing a degree at the University of Tasmania and escaping to the sub-Antarctic for a while, he returned to Hobart to work as a research assistant in Southern Ocean ecology. With no science outreach experience, Ben agreed to help a friend who was coordinating National Science Week events by visiting schools to talk about his work. Turns out, he loved it. Shortly after, he started working in outreach for CSIRO. Wanting to do more research, but not wanting to give up science communication, he started a PhD in marine zoology. Several years later, Ben still has a passion for science outreach, our natural world and how science helps us make sense of it. He currently coordinates engagement programs for the CSIRO Marine National Facility on board RV Investigator.
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Engagement Programs Coordinator
Science Engagement
Academic Qualifications
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2007
Bachelor of Science
University of Tasmania -
2009
Bachelor of Science with Honours
University of Tasmania -
2016
PhD (Life Sciences)
University of Tasmania
Professional Experiences
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2009-2010
Research Assistant
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, UTas -
2010-2010
Science Outreach Officer
University of Tasmania -
2011-2011
Research Assistant
Integrated Marine Observing System -
2010-2015
Demonstrator/Tutor
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies -
2011-2017
Education Specialist
CSIRO -
2018-present
Adjunct Researcher
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, UTas
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2015-2024
National Science Week Tasmania Committee
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2020-current
Business Unit Rep - Indigenous Engagement Implementation Committee
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2015-2022
Hobart Site Management Advisory Committee
We have publications by Dr Ben Arthur