Dr. Alice Motion

Professor

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Biography

Alice Motion is a Professor in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney, leading the Science Communication, Outreach, Participation Education (SCOPE) Research Group. Her research focuses on the democratization of science, open source drug discovery, citizen science, and the intersections of science and culture through creative methods of science communication. Alice has received several accolades for her contributions, including the Australian Museum’s Eureka Prize for Promoting Public Understanding of Science in 2020. She is also known for her monthly column, 'Citizen Chem', in Chemistry World Magazine since 2019. As an educator, she coordinates courses in Science Communication and Modern Alchemy at the university. Alice's research aligns with the Faculty of Science’s strengths in cultivating scientific capability and disease prevention. Her role as a public scholar and her involvement with various interdisciplinary initiatives showcase her commitment to public engagement and education in science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading the SCOPE Research Group and managing undergraduate and graduate courses.

Awards

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Eureka Prize for Promoting Public Understanding Science

2020-01-01
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Young Tall Poppy NSW

2020-01-01
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Westpac Research Fellow

2020-01-01
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Vice-Chancellor's Award for Extraordinary Work in Teaching during COVID-19 Pandemic

2020-01-01
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SOAR Prize

2020-01-01
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Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Educational Engagement Innovation

2019-01-01
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AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science

2017-01-01

Courses

Science Communication (SCIE4001) Modern Alchemy: Lotions Potions (OLET1670) Modern Alchemy: Antibiotic vs Antiviral (OLET1674) Modern Alchemy: Molecules (OLET1676) Communication STEM (OLET1605)

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.