JCU: Geoscience

JCU zooms in on $2 million microscope A “supercharged” electron microscope worth almost $2 million is set to place James Cook University researchers at the forefront of the green energy revolution.

Dr Melanie Finch - James Cook University Meet a 2023 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Award winner

Join AusIMM Student Chapter’s first event of Semester 2! A social event night with friends and chance to meet some of the sponsors. Free BBQ and drinks will be provided.

Application for 2023-2024 Vacation Program at Ernest Henry is now open!
Check the information and apply using the link below:
https://careers.evolutionmining.com.au/job/Cloncurry-Evolution-Summer-Vacation-Program-Ernest-Henry-Operations-QLD/941843710/

👏Congratulations to JCU: College of Science and Engineering Geoscience Lecturer and WOMEESA President Dr Melanie Finch, who has been selected as one of the outstanding early career researchers to receive a 2023 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award.

An initiative of the Australian Institute of Policy and Science, the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards aim to recognise excellence in research as well as enthusiasm for communicating science beyond the walls of the laboratory.

The Awards are widely considered to be an early indicator of Australia’s future scientific leaders, identifying excellent early career scientists.

Dr Finch will now attend an award ceremony in Brisbane on October 18, where the Queensland Young Tall Poppy of the Year will be announced.

Read more about Dr Finch and her research📄👇
https://melaniefinch.net

Application for 2024 Evolution Mining Graduate Program is now open!
Check the information and apply using the link below:
https://evolutionmining.com.au/graduate-program/

Our first BBQ of the semester!

Come down and meet all of our new student chapter members and chat to our committee! Thank you to our SILVER sponsor Minjar Gold, an Australian gold producer, developer and explorer.

Free snags and drinks (vege/vegan options available) 🌭🥤💬

Find out more here: https://www.minjargold.com.au/

Meet the women smashing gender stereotypes in science professions Geologist Melanie Finch knows all about the barriers faced by women pursuing careers in science and mining with even greater challenges for those with disabilities, but these trailblazes are determined to lead the way for the next generation.

Check out these two subjects for SP2! 🪨🥼🌏