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Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
PrintProfessor Lisa Harvey-Smith is an award-winning astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. She has won several major awards including the Australian Museum’s Eureka Prize and CSIRO’s Chairman’s Medal.
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Testimonials for Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Lisa presented an opening speech at "An evening with Neil deGrasse Tyson", which attracted over 4,000 attendees. The feedback was of utter delight, as Lisa engaged the audience, made them feel excited and really ready to get thinking! Lisa is very confident, knowledgeable about science, has a great sense of humour and is very likeable. We believe she has the capacity to make real change within the area of science and beyond.
Suzi Jamil, Director, Think Inc.
Lisa is a force of nature. She’s an explorer, an optimist and a powerful advocate for the role of science and astronomy in society. She’s a role model for aspiring scientists and one of the great storytellers of Australian astronomy.
Niall Byrne, Creative Director Science In Public
Thank you so much for a wonderful, entertaining and educational presentation. You have introduced a whole new audience to astronomy who, I am sure, will keep coming back.
Toner Stevenson, Manager Sydney Observatory
Dr. Lisa Harvey-Smith’s talk was extremely well attended and received. Survey respondents gave her a 90.5% excellent rating, which is the best rating for the year (the average is 78%).
Events Manager - The Australian Academy of Science
Fee Range: $5001 to $10000
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith's Biography
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith is an award-winning astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. She has won several major awards including the Australian Museum’s Eureka Prize and CSIRO’s Chairman’s Medal.
Harvey-Smith is a speaker, MC and performer with a passion for communicating science and its real-world outcomes to non-specialists. She was a presenter on the ABC's popular astronomy show Stargazing Live and has appeared in numerous television shows and documentaries. Lisa has hosted national live-on-stage tours alongside moon walking Apollo astronauts including Buzz Aldrin.
Harvey-Smith served as the Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador from 2018-2024, working with government departments and ministers to increase the participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics across the nation. Harvey-Smith is currently a Professor of Practice at UNSW.
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Speaking Topics Include
Women in STEM: what really works?
Former Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith makes the expert case for inclusion in STEM fields, sharing what works to shift the dial. Backed up by hard data and international research, she makes a compelling case for transformational change that will boost engagement and participation.
When Galaxies Collide
Take a thrilling journey through the past, present and future of our universe. Guided by an award-winning astrophysicist and science communicator, we take a journey through the stars, more than 3 billion years into the future to witness an incredible collision between our galaxy and its neighbour, the Andromeda galaxy. In this engaging presentation, audiences gain a new perspective on our connection to the cosmos and what the future may hold for planet Earth.