Kat Ross Email & Phone Number

I am a researcher studying Active Galactic Nuclei and galaxy evolution using the MWA Telescope at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research at Curtin University in Perth. I have a Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics and Mathematics and was awarded First Class Honours in Physics from the University of Sydney in 2017. In 2022, I was awarded the joint ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year in the WA Premiers Science Awards. I have researched stellar evolution, dark matter content of distant galaxies and the variability of supermassive black holes in the centres of galaxies. I also have experience researching the effectiveness of types of resources in teaching physics as a member of the Sydney University Physics Education Research (SUPER) Group. I have worked extensively in communicating science in a range of settings from radio and livestream videos on YouTube to presenting to crowds at the Star Gazing Live World Record attempt in May 2018. I particularly focus on encouraging females to pursue careers in Physics and STEM and is an activist and advocate for Women In STEM. Currently, I am leading the #IncludeHer campaign to correct high school science courses around Australia to have a more diverse representation of scientists.