Curriculum Vitae

Michael McRae

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Applied Science QUT (1997)
• Bachelor of Education USQ (2002)
• Diploma of Science Communications ANU (2006)

Professional History:

• QML Pathology: Medical Scientist, 1997 - 2000
• Centenary State High School, Brisbane: Science Teacher, 2003
• Hextable School, Kent U.K.: Science Teacher, 2004
• Sydney Russell School, Essex U.K.: Science Teacher, 2005
• Questacon 'Science Circus': Presenter, 2006
• Merici College, Canberra: Coordinator of Powerful Learning and Laptop Program, Science Teacher, 2007
• CSIRO Education: Editor 'Science by Email', 2008

Science Communication:

Print

• The Helix magazine: artwork for August-September 2006 'Invasive species' stickers
• The Helix magazine: Article 'Mountain walks, but doesn't run', August-September 2006 issue
• 'Science by Email' weekly publication, 2008
• SWIFT article on the James Randi Educational Foundation web site
• Dragonmoon Press text, 'Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy', chapters 'The History of Health and Medicine' and 'Race Creation'
• Dragonmoon Press text, 'Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction', chapters 'The Future of Health and Medicine' and 'Alien Creation'
• Millennium House text, 'Scientifica', chapters 'Origins of Life' and 'History of Pathology'

Broadcast/Audio

• Production of 'Fuzzy Logic' science radio show on 2XX 98.3 FM, Canberra, 2007 - 2008
• Interview with Dr Richard Wiseman for 'Skepticality' podcast
• Interview with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki for 'Skepticality' podcast