Environmental Sciences
I studied enviro science to make a difference: Meet Brittany
Read more about I studied enviro science to make a difference: Meet BrittanyWhen Brittany started a science degree after year 12, she wasn’t convinced it was for her. But a two-year travel stint changed that. She returned home with a new-found awareness of environmental issues and came back to CDU to finish the science degree she’d started.
Parenting and an environmental science degree: Meet Joelene
Read more about Parenting and an environmental science degree: Meet JoeleneInspired by a hike on the Larapinta Trail, Joelene set out to pursue a career in environmental sciences. At 27 weeks pregnant, Joelene completed a three hour exam and now credits her daughter for keeping her on track.
John's digging his way to a new career
Read more about John's digging his way to a new careerJohn Hogarth is no stranger to digging in the dirt. For 14 years he worked fly-in-fly-out worker in the civil and mining sector. But when long hours and a grueling FIFO roster took their toll, he knew it was time for a change.
Knowing when to ask for help: Meg's study story
Read more about Knowing when to ask for help: Meg's study storyWhen Meg graduated from CDU with an environmental science degree, she quickly landed a job in her chosen profession. But Meg’s success came after many challenges. Her story is one of persistence, passion and knowing when to reach out for help.
How Sigit is shaping Indonesian environmental policy
Read more about How Sigit is shaping Indonesian environmental policyThere’s nothing more compelling to a researcher than knowing their work will have a real-world impact in an area of true significance. Sigit's research project into the impact of human behaviour on mangrove forests is set to define environmental policy for his home country of Indonesia.
My two weeks in the Amazon protecting turtles
Read more about My two weeks in the Amazon protecting turtlesAs part of her Bachelor of Environmental Science, CDU student Erica Smith seized the opportunity to cross Brazil off her travel bucket list as she took part in the two-week Brazilian Amazon Field Intensive (BAFI) offered by CDU's College of Engineering, IT and Environment.
How I became an environmental science researcher
Read more about How I became an environmental science researcherProfessor Sam Banks explains how he’s forged a successful career in environmental conservation research and offers advice for getting the most out of your undergraduate Environmental Science degree - especially if you’re interested in research.
Coming home to give back to the environment: Alyson’s PhD story
Read more about Coming home to give back to the environment: Alyson’s PhD storyAlyson Stobo-Wilson is an Environmental Scientist completing her PhD at Charles Darwin University. Many of her days are spent traipsing through the tropical savannas of northern Australia collecting data on a new species of marsupial glider.
Larissa's Top End adventures: on the trail of a mysterious mammal
Read more about Larissa's Top End adventures: on the trail of a mysterious mammalPassionate about ecology and wildlife, Larissa Potter graduated from CDU with a Bachelor of Science with first class Honours. She was nominated by her lecturers as a Valedictorian for her outstanding academic record.