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Biography
Dr Sean Perera is a transdisciplinary scholar, with international expertise in cross-cultural communication. His research explores STEAM communication with culturally and linguistically diverse teachers and learners. He is the Academic Sub Dean for Gradute Studies Select, and he also convenes the Bachelor of Studies at ANU.
Sean holds a First Class triple-major in microbiology, chemistry and zoology (2000), and a master’s degree in agriculture (2004). He worked as a research scientist in South Asia before earning his PhD in science communication from ANU (2010).
Among his significant achievements are the ANU College of Science Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning, ANU Vice-Chancellor's Award for Public Policy and Outreach, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy UK, and the Inspiring Australia Recommendations report to the Federal Government to develop an evidence base for science engagement in Australia. Sean is a member of the Australian Academy of Science Basser Library and Fenner Achieve Committee.
Qualifications
BSc (Bangalore), MSc (Peradeniya), PhD (ANU)
Research student supervision
- Registered to supervise
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Setting parameters for developing undergraduate expertise in transdisciplinary problem solving at a university-wide scale: a case study
Bammer, G., Browne, C. A., Ballard, C., Lloyd, N., Kevan, A., Neales, N., Nurmikko-Fuller, T., Perera, S., Singhal, I. & van Kerkhoff, L., Dec 2023, In: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. 10, 1, 208.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus) -
Communicating science in English: A preliminary exploration into the professional self-perceptions of Australian scientists from language backgrounds other than English
Huttner-Koros, A. & Perera, S., 2016, In: Journal of Science Communication. 15, 6, p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
The big picture: Pre-service teachers' perceptions of 'expert' science teachers
McKinnon, M. & Perera, S., 2015, In: Teaching Science. 61, 4, p. 32-45ppResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Science communication and science education
Perera, S. & Stocklmayer, S., 1 Jan 2012, Communication and Engagement with Science and Technology: Issues and Dilemmas: A Reader in Science Communication. Taylor and Francis, Vol. 9780203807521. p. 180-196 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Expert Working Group on Developing an Evidence Base for Science Engagement in Australia: Recommendations
Eckersley, R., Stocklmayer, S. & Perera, S., 2011, Canberra, Australia. 43 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
Projects
- 2 Finished
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The Two Way Project: Creative Engagement Between Canberra and Queanbeyan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the ANU
Jordan, K., Alder, A., Howard-Wagner, D., Perera, S., Sainsbury, C. & Thomassin, A.
30/10/18 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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