2016 Committee
The committee for AUScA is elected every year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). These hard-working volunteers donate hours of their time to organise everything you see AUScA organising throughout the year. Our Goal is to make sure you enjoy and attend as many events as you can!
Your committee is made up of :
In addition, we also have a number of past committee members who have helped us out over the years. Their effort has allowed us to grow into the thriving club we are today.
To join the committee, submit a nomination for election at our next AGM.
Your committee is made up of :
- President : Urwah Nawaz
- Vice President : Emi Schutz
- Secretary : Catisha Coburn
- Treasurer : Michael Capoccia
- Communications officers : Lauren Fuge, Joshua Chey
- First year representative : Taylor Thomson-Caruso
- Second year representative : Khalia Primer
- Third year representative : Karl Asmussen
- Honours/Postgraduate representative : Brittany Howell
- General committee : Nibir Chowdhury, Kirsten Smith
- Associate committee : Ellen Swan, Declan Price-Brooks, Kimberly McLean, Jason Oliver, Nathan Eden, Sarah Ishak, Ben Geytenbeek and Arthur Yeow
In addition, we also have a number of past committee members who have helped us out over the years. Their effort has allowed us to grow into the thriving club we are today.
To join the committee, submit a nomination for election at our next AGM.
Committee Profiles
President
Name: Urwah Nawaz
Previous roles: General Committee (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) 2014 - Present
Major: Microbiology and Physiology
Favourite course: Procrastination 3001- actually doing great in this subject
Place of habitation: This amazingly quiet place in the Hub that most people don't know about :D
Hobbies: Memes
Facts about me: Apparently my name means mountain goat.
My role in AUScA: As president, my role is to come up with "cool" events and then make everyone else do the work :D
Contact me: [email protected] no spam pls
Previous roles: General Committee (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) 2014 - Present
Major: Microbiology and Physiology
Favourite course: Procrastination 3001- actually doing great in this subject
Place of habitation: This amazingly quiet place in the Hub that most people don't know about :D
Hobbies: Memes
Facts about me: Apparently my name means mountain goat.
My role in AUScA: As president, my role is to come up with "cool" events and then make everyone else do the work :D
Contact me: [email protected] no spam pls
Vice President
Name: Emi Schutz
Vice-President since: 2015
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 2014 - Present
Major: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Office/Place of Habitation at Uni: Probably in a lab somewhere. I seem to spend a lot of time in pracs. Especially in the Johnson computer lab.
Hobbies: Horse riding, playing netball, drawing pictures of unicorns.
Fact about me: My room is slowly being overtaken by books. If you can’t find me in a couple months time, send help. I may be trapped underneath a pile of books.
My Role in AUScA: Aside from general committee stuff like organising barbecues, pub crawls and movie nights, I help the President out with planning events.
Contact Me: [email protected] I love getting emails! Otherwise Facebook works too.
Vice-President since: 2015
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 2014 - Present
Major: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Office/Place of Habitation at Uni: Probably in a lab somewhere. I seem to spend a lot of time in pracs. Especially in the Johnson computer lab.
Hobbies: Horse riding, playing netball, drawing pictures of unicorns.
Fact about me: My room is slowly being overtaken by books. If you can’t find me in a couple months time, send help. I may be trapped underneath a pile of books.
My Role in AUScA: Aside from general committee stuff like organising barbecues, pub crawls and movie nights, I help the President out with planning events.
Contact Me: [email protected] I love getting emails! Otherwise Facebook works too.
Secretary
Name: Catisha Coburn
Previous roles: General Committee (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 2014 - Present
Major: Biochemistry and Statistics
Favourite course: Hard to say, but I enjoyed Biochemistry II, and I am currently enjoying Statistical Modelling III.
Place of habitation: When not in classes I can usually be found in the library like all the cool kids
Hobbies: Reading and hiking.
Facts about me: I was lucky enough to spend a semester on exchange in Canada last year, which was super amazing and fun. I love animals, and especially my cat Loki.
My role in AUScA: I am the secretary of AUScA, so I am responsible for organizing meetings and rosters for events, making up minutes for meetings and other related activities.
Contact me: Via my email address; [email protected].
Previous roles: General Committee (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 2014 - Present
Major: Biochemistry and Statistics
Favourite course: Hard to say, but I enjoyed Biochemistry II, and I am currently enjoying Statistical Modelling III.
Place of habitation: When not in classes I can usually be found in the library like all the cool kids
Hobbies: Reading and hiking.
Facts about me: I was lucky enough to spend a semester on exchange in Canada last year, which was super amazing and fun. I love animals, and especially my cat Loki.
My role in AUScA: I am the secretary of AUScA, so I am responsible for organizing meetings and rosters for events, making up minutes for meetings and other related activities.
Contact me: Via my email address; [email protected].
Treasurer
Name: Kimberley McLean
Previous roles: General Committee (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
Major: Genetics and Immunology and Virology
Favourite course: Microbiology
Place of habitation: Wherever I can find a space!
Hobbies: Does studying count as a hobby?
Facts about me: I'm crazy, fun-loving person who loves talking about virtually anything!
My role in AUScA: I am the Treasurer of an awesome organisation within an amazing team. I can't wait to work with them to make this year great!
Contact me: Email me! [email protected]
Previous roles: General Committee (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
Major: Genetics and Immunology and Virology
Favourite course: Microbiology
Place of habitation: Wherever I can find a space!
Hobbies: Does studying count as a hobby?
Facts about me: I'm crazy, fun-loving person who loves talking about virtually anything!
My role in AUScA: I am the Treasurer of an awesome organisation within an amazing team. I can't wait to work with them to make this year great!
Contact me: Email me! [email protected]
Communications officers
Name: Lauren Fuge
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 2014 - Present
Major: Theoretical and Experimental Physics
Favourite course: Anything astronomy!
Place of habitation: The physics study room or (more likely) somewhere in the sun.
Hobbies: Writing, reading, learning German, and pining over pretty travel destinations on Instagram.
Facts about me: I'm super interested in writing about science and want to become a science journalist.
My role in Ausca: Joshua and I work together to communicate events and cool info to our members - through Facebook, emails, website, pigeon post, etc. Whatever your preferred method of communication, we've gotcha covered.
Contact me: Shoot me an email at [email protected]
Name: Joshua Chey
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) 2014 - Present
Major: Genetics and Biochemistry
Favourite course: Dessert. I'm kidding, I love genetics. And food too.
Place of habitation: The hub
Hobbies: I like running and watching Youtube videos. Oh, and I really love enjoying a couple of refreshing pints with my mates. Next shout's on you!
Facts about me: Death metal enthusiast. Didn't see that coming, eh? I'm currently listening to The Faceless' Autotheism.
My role in Ausca: I work together with Lauren to relay information to our members via our website, emails and social media.
Contact me: Pop me an email at [email protected].
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 2014 - Present
Major: Theoretical and Experimental Physics
Favourite course: Anything astronomy!
Place of habitation: The physics study room or (more likely) somewhere in the sun.
Hobbies: Writing, reading, learning German, and pining over pretty travel destinations on Instagram.
Facts about me: I'm super interested in writing about science and want to become a science journalist.
My role in Ausca: Joshua and I work together to communicate events and cool info to our members - through Facebook, emails, website, pigeon post, etc. Whatever your preferred method of communication, we've gotcha covered.
Contact me: Shoot me an email at [email protected]
Name: Joshua Chey
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) 2014 - Present
Major: Genetics and Biochemistry
Favourite course: Dessert. I'm kidding, I love genetics. And food too.
Place of habitation: The hub
Hobbies: I like running and watching Youtube videos. Oh, and I really love enjoying a couple of refreshing pints with my mates. Next shout's on you!
Facts about me: Death metal enthusiast. Didn't see that coming, eh? I'm currently listening to The Faceless' Autotheism.
My role in Ausca: I work together with Lauren to relay information to our members via our website, emails and social media.
Contact me: Pop me an email at [email protected].
First Year Representative
Second Year Representative
Name: Khalia Primer
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 2015 - Present
Major: Biochemistry/Genetics
Favourite course: Statistics 1000 was pretty great (if only because of Jono's accent)
Place of habitation: I'm either in Mawson or fighting for space in the Hub.
Hobbies: I write occasionally, but most of my spare time is spent watching TV shows...
Facts about me: My absolute favourite TV show is Rick and Morty (if you haven't watched it yet, get on that).
My role in AUScA: I'm the second year representative, and I'll mostly be helping with general organisational things.
Contact me: I respond quickly on Facebook, but email is fine too!
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 2015 - Present
Major: Biochemistry/Genetics
Favourite course: Statistics 1000 was pretty great (if only because of Jono's accent)
Place of habitation: I'm either in Mawson or fighting for space in the Hub.
Hobbies: I write occasionally, but most of my spare time is spent watching TV shows...
Facts about me: My absolute favourite TV show is Rick and Morty (if you haven't watched it yet, get on that).
My role in AUScA: I'm the second year representative, and I'll mostly be helping with general organisational things.
Contact me: I respond quickly on Facebook, but email is fine too!
Third Year Representative
Honours/Postgraduate Representative
Name: Brittany Howell
Previous roles: First Year Representative (2013 - 14), Secretary (2014 - 15), President (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical) 2013 - 15, Bachelor of Science (Honours) 2016
Major: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical): Genetics, Immunology & Virology. Bachelor of Science (Honours): Genetics, Bioinformatics
Favourite Course: Definitely honours. Nothing beats having no scheduled pracs or lectures. Plus being in a dry lab means I can just wear socks all day.
Office/Place of Habitation at Uni: Braggs L2
Hobbies: Cycling, puppies (particularly labs), and coffee.
Fact about me: I am excellent at Tetris.
My Role in AUScA: As a more senior committee member my role this year is to provide advice for new committee members.
Contact Me: Email is good ([email protected]), or you can go to L3 of the Braggs and just yell down, I'll probably hear.
Previous roles: First Year Representative (2013 - 14), Secretary (2014 - 15), President (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical) 2013 - 15, Bachelor of Science (Honours) 2016
Major: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical): Genetics, Immunology & Virology. Bachelor of Science (Honours): Genetics, Bioinformatics
Favourite Course: Definitely honours. Nothing beats having no scheduled pracs or lectures. Plus being in a dry lab means I can just wear socks all day.
Office/Place of Habitation at Uni: Braggs L2
Hobbies: Cycling, puppies (particularly labs), and coffee.
Fact about me: I am excellent at Tetris.
My Role in AUScA: As a more senior committee member my role this year is to provide advice for new committee members.
Contact Me: Email is good ([email protected]), or you can go to L3 of the Braggs and just yell down, I'll probably hear.
General Committee
Name: Nibir Chowdhury
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) 2014 - Present
Major: Micro and Immunology plus physiology
Favourite course: Both infection and immunity and physiology
Place of habitation: Generally in the hub.
Hobbies: I like to mostly volunteer in my spare time and hang out with my mates.
Facts about me: I am chirpy, 'happy go lucky person', I pretty much wing everything. Jokes aside, I like doing something for the community and giving back to them.
My role in Ausca: General Member
Contact me: [email protected]
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) 2014 - Present
Major: Micro and Immunology plus physiology
Favourite course: Both infection and immunity and physiology
Place of habitation: Generally in the hub.
Hobbies: I like to mostly volunteer in my spare time and hang out with my mates.
Facts about me: I am chirpy, 'happy go lucky person', I pretty much wing everything. Jokes aside, I like doing something for the community and giving back to them.
My role in Ausca: General Member
Contact me: [email protected]
Associate Committee
Name: Ben Geytenbeek
Previous roles: President (2013 - 15), Treasurer (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (2012 - 14), Bachelor of Science (Honours) (2015), PhD at University of Cambridge (Commencing Oct 2016)
Major: Physics
Favourite course: Gauge Field Theory
Place of habitation: Physics 119
Hobbies: Cycling, Physics
Facts about me: I also teach first year physics practicals and workshops.
My role in AUScA: As a past president and treasurer, my main role is as an advisor to the fresher faces on the committee. I bring experience and understanding of what has been tried in the past and what works and does not work. I also help teach the new committee on how to run events and organise activities.
Contact me: Email: [email protected]
Name: Arthur Yeow
Previous roles: Year 1 Representative (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) 2015 - Present
Major: Biochemistry and Immunology
Favourite course: SLEEP 1000
Place of habitation: Barr Smith Lawns
Hobbies: Photosynthesising at Barr Smith Lawns.
Facts about me: Sometimes I am normal.
My role in AUScA: Apart from sleeping, I occasionally work.
Contact me: [email protected]
Name: Michael Capoccia
Degree: Bachelor of Science 2014 - Present
Major: Genetics and Microbiology
Favourite course: Genetics
Hobbies: Watching bad movies, reading and hanging out with friends.
My role in AUScA: Associate Committee Member.
Contact me: [email protected]
Name: Declan Price-Brooks
Degree: Bachelor of Science 2015 - Present
Major: Physiology and Genetics
Favourite course: LUNCH 101
Hobbies: Woodworking, reading, and spending time with friends.
My role in AUScA: Oompa Loompa
Contact me: [email protected]
Name: Ellen Swan
Previous roles: General Committee member 2015
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 2014 - Present
Major: Chemistry/Biochemistry
Favourite course: Principles and Practice of Research II
Place of habitation: More often than not will be in a prac, so the Johnson or Badger labs. Or the Braggs
Hobbies: Running, Netflix, Food Facts about me: I take too many naps during the day (and I am proud of it). Also, I went on an exchange to the UK last year. It was awesome.
My role in AUScA: I help out with running events and behind the scenes prep when I can
Contact me: Either Facebook or email is fine! [email protected]
Previous roles: President (2013 - 15), Treasurer (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (2012 - 14), Bachelor of Science (Honours) (2015), PhD at University of Cambridge (Commencing Oct 2016)
Major: Physics
Favourite course: Gauge Field Theory
Place of habitation: Physics 119
Hobbies: Cycling, Physics
Facts about me: I also teach first year physics practicals and workshops.
My role in AUScA: As a past president and treasurer, my main role is as an advisor to the fresher faces on the committee. I bring experience and understanding of what has been tried in the past and what works and does not work. I also help teach the new committee on how to run events and organise activities.
Contact me: Email: [email protected]
Name: Arthur Yeow
Previous roles: Year 1 Representative (2015 - 16)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) 2015 - Present
Major: Biochemistry and Immunology
Favourite course: SLEEP 1000
Place of habitation: Barr Smith Lawns
Hobbies: Photosynthesising at Barr Smith Lawns.
Facts about me: Sometimes I am normal.
My role in AUScA: Apart from sleeping, I occasionally work.
Contact me: [email protected]
Name: Michael Capoccia
Degree: Bachelor of Science 2014 - Present
Major: Genetics and Microbiology
Favourite course: Genetics
Hobbies: Watching bad movies, reading and hanging out with friends.
My role in AUScA: Associate Committee Member.
Contact me: [email protected]
Name: Declan Price-Brooks
Degree: Bachelor of Science 2015 - Present
Major: Physiology and Genetics
Favourite course: LUNCH 101
Hobbies: Woodworking, reading, and spending time with friends.
My role in AUScA: Oompa Loompa
Contact me: [email protected]
Name: Ellen Swan
Previous roles: General Committee member 2015
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) 2014 - Present
Major: Chemistry/Biochemistry
Favourite course: Principles and Practice of Research II
Place of habitation: More often than not will be in a prac, so the Johnson or Badger labs. Or the Braggs
Hobbies: Running, Netflix, Food Facts about me: I take too many naps during the day (and I am proud of it). Also, I went on an exchange to the UK last year. It was awesome.
My role in AUScA: I help out with running events and behind the scenes prep when I can
Contact me: Either Facebook or email is fine! [email protected]