Rebecca Duncan

I am a final year PhD candidate with University Technology Sydney and UNIS Svalbard (Arctic Norway) and my research interest is the biological implications of sea ice decline and climate change in the polar regions, in both terrestrial and marine environments. I have spent 7 years working in the high Arctic, undertaking remote fieldwork on the frozen ocean. I have produced six first author publications in high quality scientific journals, and co-authored two books on polar fieldwork. I am a passionate advocate for women and diversity in science and have presented at many international conferences and seminars, including on the topic of barriers to participation for women in polar science. I have a Masters of Environmental Science, a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts. In addition to conducting my research, I am employed as a guest lecturer and academic teaching staff.