Dr Rina
@scientistmum.bsky.social
Research Fellow, Artist, Knowledge Broker
Thrilled with the news as a finalist for the Eureka Prize!
Australian Museum Eureka Prizes@eurekaprizes.bsky.social · last wk.Dr Rina Wong @scientistmum.bsky.social is a finalist in the Department of Industry, Science and Resources Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion. Learn more: youtu.be/0iA4mRWg_Bw #EurekaPrizes
Really enjoyed the #exchange of pedagogical approaches from colleagues across Australia and beyond at ASM EduCon. #tertiaryeducation #lecturerlife #educators #womeninstem #lifetimelearning #DrRina #rinawong #network #rinafu #pedagogy #novel #innovation
RMIT University ASM EduCon: Delighted to present a MicroBrew #workshop, sharing a customisable, interactive #digital tool that I developed to build student confidence in measuring #antimicrobial susceptibility. #tertiaryeducation #lecturerlife #DrRina #rinawong #rinafu #pedagogy #innovation
Delighted to become a professional member of The ASM. Great 4-days at the national meeting in Melbourne, insightful talks on combatting UTI by Scott Hultgren & foodborne outbreak by Victoria Wansink. #microbiology #research #rinawong #DrRina @asm-vicbranch.bsky.social #rinafu
Honoured to receive The ASM Communications #Award at the Melbourne 2026 National Scientific Meeting, for impact beyond academic arena: radio, podcasts, storybooks Special thanks to Sonshine 98.5FM & ABC radio @asm-vicbranch.bsky.social @curtinuniversity.bsky.social #scicomm #rinawong #rinafu
Pleasure to deliver a talk at the Australian Society for Microbiology CliniCon, Melbourne on my work in applying #music as a non-traditional & effective tool for #education, #community engagement & sharing #research knowledge. #scicomm #rinawong #DrRina #microbe #scienceart
Had a great time meeting #microbiologists from around Australia, including food micro media guru Julian Cox, RRR radio host/ award winner Jenny Davis, who is on the hunt for science songs🎸🎼🎧 #scicom #knowledgesharing #STEAM #music #rinawong #rinafu #DrRina #knowledgebroker
My poster presentation at The Australian Society for Microbiology National Scientific Meeting at Melbourne Exhibition Centre, is abit non-traditional this year..and really special to have ASM President drop by! #sciencemusic #rinawong #rinafu #DrRina #microbes #accessible #research #knowledgebroker
Arrived Melbourne based 102.7FM RRR Radio, for a chat about my research with Einstein a Go Go host Dr Shane OAM. Excited+ Nervous! #scientist #rinafu #rinawong #scicomm#DrRina @CurtinMedia @TheASMR1 @CurtinMRI
At CBSM we are grateful our amazing team of continuing committee members whose commitment, expertise, and diverse experiences continue to shape and strengthen CBSM each year. We appreciate our long-serving as well as fresh faced members for helping to showcase WA research.
Today is World #Malaria Day! As a #parasitologist & #educator I led the "ASP Crafty Parasites STEAM resource", commissioned by the Aus Society for Parasitology, blends #art & #research for teachers & learners. www.parasite.org.au/outreach/cra...
Really loved partnering with my Engaging Children In Science (#ECIS) Team for our #community outreach session in Midland. A big thank you to my former #medicalscience students for the energy to inspiring young scientists. #scicomm #community #rinafu #DrRina #rinawong #mentoring
Excited to have my signed picture storybook at #Scitech Discovery Shop this school holidays! An edutaining gift with scientifically accurate #parasites & PC2 lab settings. Written & illustrated by #medical #scientist & STEM Educator of the Year #STEMeducation #MyMadScientistMummy
After my presentation at the WA Teaching & Learning Forum. A sweet treat from the #conference gelato cart! Loved exchanging ideas & appreciating Indigenous Australians' history of shaping our #knowledge as we know it. #WATLF2026 #tertiaryeducation #pedagogy #rinawong #lecturer
I'm delighted to present my #medicalscience #pedagogy at the WA Teaching & Learning Forum: Co-designing the Future in #highereducation. Great to reconnect & learn with colleagues over this 2-day conference. #WATLF2026 #tertiaryeducation #microbiology #network #rinawong #lecturerlife
Dr Rina will be radio this morning 🌻 on ABC Great Southern, BREAKFAST with Paul Cook (soon around 6:50am) Listen live radio: ab.co/3fNFJu2 #science #microbiology #rinawong #scicomm#health #medicalscience #DrRina #rinafu
I'm really flattered to have my Premier's Science Awards profile displayed on a Perth landmark. Thank you to the Department of Energy & Economic Diversification for championing science in our state. #premierscienceawards #STEM #rinawong #rinafu #STEMeducator #DrRina
Busting the myth of the mad #scientist at Bull Creek Library. Really enjoyed the interactive fun with curious little scientists supported by my Engagement Children In Science (ECIS) team! #community #scicomm #medicalscience #workshop #rinafu #kidscience #DrRina #parasitology
For earpod users -my first article with #TheConversation , from a #microbiologist perspective! theconversation.com/heres-why-yo... #medicalscience #rinawong #earhealth #knowledgebroker #rinafu #DrRina #earpods
Listen via this link Dr Rina on ABC Great Southern Radio Breakfast, around 6:50am today: www.abc.net.au/listen/live/... #microbiology #scicomm #radio #community #DrRina #rinafu #rinawong #medicalscientist
Being part of my students' #biomedical #academic journey and being there to celebrate together is such a joyous honour. From #classroom to #community outreach including #MicroToons -memories I shall treasure. #lecturerlife #rinawong #rinafu #graduation #DrRina #universitylife
Dr Rina on DRIVE Science segment with Bec & Asa 4:15pm 98.5 Sonshine FM, listen online www.sonshine.com.au/player/sonsh... Shells 🐚 SMS 0429 985 985 Studio 9313 0985 Missed it? Catch up via website: DRIVE Wed 4th Feb #radio #science #scientist #rinawong #rinafu #DrRina #chemistry #biology
Smiles all around at 98.5 Sonshine Radio's Morning Tea to hear the incredible achievements from CEO, Michael Pailthorpe catching up with producer Telana, meeting Table Talk host Doug. Wonderful hospitality, I look forward to another year of #science on DRIVE & #collaboration
Summer fun serving the #community with my daughter as part of my Engaging Children In Science #ECIS team, performing my #song together-Fight Against Malaria. #malaria #teamwork #DrRina #singersongwriter #STEMEducation #parasitology #research #rinafu #DrRina www.instagram.com/reel/DT5C2aP...
Rina Fu on Instagram: "Summer holidays, nothing beats science fun serving the #community with my daughter as part of my Engaging Children In Science #ECIS team, performing my original science #song to...
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Pleasure to MC for the Hamersley Carols 🎄 by the City of Stirling, local churches and businesses, bringing 1000+ members of the #community together. Great to catch up with MP Dr Anne Aly. #rinafu #rinawong #DrRina
An honour to be on ABC #Radio National with Robyn Williams on The Science Show sharing my #research, #teaching, as a #femalescientist inspired by pioneering #womeninscience - #BridgetOgilvie 🎙️Listen here (from 44:33):👂🏻 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... #rinawong #DrRina #rinafu
