Mackenzie Clark Email & Phone Number

The student representative (undergraduate) for the University of Queensland School of Mathematics and Physics Teaching and Learning Committee for 2024.

Under the supervision of Prof. Tamara Davis and Dr. Leonardo Giani investigating time-dependent dark energy models and non-standard-model cosmology using simulations, as well as recent findings from the Dark Energy Survey (DES) and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI). As a result of my capstone project (a part of the course PHYS3900 - Perspectives in Physics Research).

A part of the student staff partnership (SSP) project "Equity, diversity & inclusion in mathematics and physics: amplifying the student voice." A project consisting of 2 staff members (Prof. Matthew Davis and A/Prof. Barbara Maenhaut) and 3 other students, to help bridge the gap between faculty and students and develop tools and systems to foster EDI in the UQ School of Mathematics and Physics (SMP). During this project, the team developed a survey for students to evaulate and provide feedback on various aspects of their university experience within the SMP. These included social and academic experiences, as well as feelings of inclusion and community - students were also asked for suggestions and general feedback that they would like to see implemented within the School. From such, we established focus groups and reports to provide students and faculty with ongoing mechanisms for improvement. We aim to continue to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment in the SMP. Such was also awarded with a grant of $1500.

A UQ summer research scholar, under the supervision of A/Prof. Jacquiline Romero and Daniel Dahl, working to investigate in situ wavefront correction methods and technologies. Such involved computational and analytical work in Fourier optics, photonics, and the spatiotemporal manipulation of light. Such was also awarded with a grant of $3000.

The 2024 President of the UQ Physics Club (PAIN), where I lead a team of 14+ executives in a club of ~300 members. Here, I strived to increase the reach of the club to all members of the science, mathematics, and physics communities at UQ, and create an environment where every member feels respected and valued.Major Accomplishments: - Secured record sponsorship deal. - Increased total sponsorship amount by 200%+ since the last 2 years. - Hosted and organized midsemester Pubcrawl in collaboration with 4 other science clubs (150+ attendees). - Hosted and organized PAIN's first "Industry night" event with 4 representative companies, sponsored by the Australian Institue of Physics (AIP), in collaboration with UQ Mathematics Students Society. - Increase the total subsidy for PAIN's social mixed sports teams. - Launched the PAIN LinkedIn page. - Re-launched and updated the PAIN website. - Enforced EDI training for all PAIN executives, ensuring an equitable and welcoming culture.

Accepted into the University of Queensland's Young Scholars Program over the 2019/2020 summer holiday, "providing high achieving secondary school students with a unique and inspiring opportunity to discover, learn, and engage with UQ’s academic community and like-minded students from across Queensland."

Bachelor Of Advanced Science (Honours), Physics

Activities and Societies: The 2024 President of the UQ Physics Club (PAIN), responsible for all club engagements and continuing to reach.

Education record

Activities and Societies: 2020 Valedictorian and School House Captain.

Headstart Program, Planetary Astronomy And Science, Credit

Activities and Societies: PHY1101 Astronomy 1Admitted into the 2020 Semester 1 USQ Headstart program to undertake a university subject.