Andrew’s enjoyment of sharing science stems from intrigue into the natural world and a love of theatre and performing. He has and looks to bring an element of theatre and showmanship into science communication.
Highlights:
“The Daily Lives of Neandertals” – 2017 – Read the article here.
- Invited piece on TheScienceBreaker.com
- Covering the findings of our Nature paper on the diet of two Neandertal groups as revealed by ancient DNA from their dental calculus.
Co-editor of science communication – 2013 – 2016
Australian Centre for Ancient DNA.
- Developed online presence (including: WordPress, Twitter, Youtube, & Gravatar).
- Edited and posted blog articles, videos, & social media updates.
- Formed collaborations with COMPASS and Children’s Uni youth programs
3 Minute Thesis Competition – 2015 – Watch the talk here.
- 3 minute talk introducing my thesis on ancient DNA, dental calculus, bacteria, and human culture
- Final 10: Australasian Grand Final
- Winner and People’s Choice: University of Adelaide
“Science says! – Adelaide” – 2015
- Panelist in a comedy science panel show
- Invited by Science Nation, hosted at Royal Institute Australia
“Cleaning the teeth of skeletons: Ancient DNA studies of dental calculus” – 2015
- 1 hour talk exploring the importance bacterial communities and ancient DNA studies
- Community talk – Boroughbridge, UK
- Professional development event – Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association
All events:
“The Daily Lives of Neandertals” – Article: Featured on the TheScienceBreaker.com, covering the findings of our Nature paper on the diet of two Neandertal groups as revealed by ancient DNA from their dental calculus. September 2017
Panelist – Open in Action: The Case for Open Access Publishing: Panel discussion as part of Open Access Week 2016, University of Adelaide October 2016
ScienceAlive! Career Ambassador – National Science Week event: Speaking to high school students about science careers and university August 2016
Session Chair – School of Biological Sciences Postgraduate Symposium: Leading a session of research talks July 2016
“The life on us: Fossils of a microscopic world” – Article: Outreach to high schools on why ancient dental calculus can be used to study impacts of changing culture, eScience Magazine May 2016
“LabARTory” – Blog Post: Artistic elements of an ancient DNA lab, ACAD December 2015
“Science says! – Adelaide” – Event: Panel show organised by Science Nation, hosted by RiAus November 2015
“Revealing a skeleton’s history by cleaning its teeth” – Article: Letter to Mrs Denholm in the Lumen (University of Adelaide Magazine) Winter 2015
“Andrew Farrer – Ancient DNA and the life on us” – Interview: Discussing the 3 Minute Thesis competition and PhD research, Radio Adelaide October 2015
“TransTasman 3 Minute Thesis: Ancient DNA and the life on us” – Talk: Final 10 of the Asia-Pacific competition, University of Queensland October 2015
“3 Minute Thesis Final, University of Adelaide: Ancient DNA and the life on us” – Talk: University of Adelaide September 2015 – Winner: $3,000 Travel Grant
“OAGR: a brand new genome database” – Blog Post: Showcasing a new ancient DNA database, Co-author: Jimmy Breen, ACAD August 2015
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Bacteria in your Body” – Event: Children’s University, extra-curricular science for primary school children, Co-presenter: Laura Weyrich July 2015
“Cleaning the teeth of skeletons: Ancient DNA studies of the oral microbiota” – Talk: ADOHTA Professional Development Evening July 2015
“Cleaning the teeth of skeletons: Ancient DNA studies of dental calculus” – Talk: Community presentation, Boroughbridge, UK March 2015
“I hope you remembered to shower” – Blog Post: Insight into ancient DNA protocols, ACAD February 2014
Andrew G. Farrer 