IGOR’s Office Grows

Emily has recently joined the IGOR Canberra office admin team

Hi, I’m Emily and I’ve just finished the first year of my five year engineering and science degree at ANU.

 The science part of my degree is based in science communication where I learn about breaking down barriers between the scientist and the general pubic. This involves ensuring better communication between the two groups and making information understandable and readily accessible to the increasing demand for scientific knowledge by lay people.

I’m currently working part time with IGOR as an administrative assistant. Over the year I plan to develop my understanding of science communication to assist IGOR to explain their Human Science work to a broader market.

When I am not at IGOR I have a busy uni schedule and rowing training. I train almost every morning and afternoon down on Lake Burley Griffin, during the chilly winters as well.

I live on a local farm with lots of cows, my dog Charlie and pet galah, Numnuts.

 

Welcome to Keita Matsumoto

IGOR, working with the Australian National University (ANU), has established the IGOR ACT Intern and Placement program in our Canberra office, ACT.

Welcome to our first Human Science intern at our Canberra office, Keita Matsumoto.

Keita joined the team at IGOR towards the end of 2012. His interest in psychology and personal development began early on during his time at senior school, where he was part of the pilot cohort for the Positive Psychology program delivered by professor Seligman in 2009.

Keita currently studies at the Australian National University, undertaking a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science.

His personal interests include swimming, water polo and meditation. Keita is an active individual and likes to spend time in the pool or playing his guitar when he has time to spare between work and classes.

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