Dr Tom J Carruthers is a science communicator, thinker and creative based in Canberra, Australia. He passionately advocates for diversity and equity, the need for science engagement that goes beyond scientific literacy, and to increase the community’s value of specialist expertise across all sectors.
Experience
2023–present
Adjunct Lecturer, Science Communication, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia
2024–present
President, Australian Science Communicators
2021–2024
Co-President, Australian Science Communicators
2022–2023
Client Partner, Ogilvy PR
2017–2022
Digital Strategist & Communications Operations Manager, Australian Academy of Science
2017–2021
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Pint of Science Australia
Education
2015
Australian National University, Master of Science Communication Outreach
2014
Australian National University, PhD, Biological Chemistry
2009
Australian National University, Bachelor of Science with Honours
2008
Griffith University, Bachelor of Science with Advanced Studies
Professional Memberships
Chartered Member of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Associate, Science Journalists Association of Australia
Member & Co-President, Australian Science Communicators