Biography and expertise

Biography

Originally from the north-west coast of Tasmania, Michael trained as a marine biologist in Hobart before completing a PhD investigating the impact of artificial reefs on fish communities within residential canals on the Gold Coast.

Research

Michael's current research interests include: (i) first year students' experiences at university; (ii) academic integrity in quantitative units of study and (iii) time management.

Teaching

Michael has more than 10 years’ experience teaching at secondary and undergraduate tertiary level and currently teaches in the SCU College’s Diploma programs with a focus on mathematics and science.

Other

College Connect Co-ordinator. Member of National Association of Enabling Education Australia. Member of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers.

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Honours

Outstanding Teaching Award
Southern Cross University, 2024

Organisational affiliations

Lecturer (Teaching Scholar), SCU College, Southern Cross University

Past affiliations

Associate Lecturer Teaching Scholar, SCU College, Southern Cross University

Education

Southern Cross University
BEd
University of Tasmania
BSc
Griffith University
PhD
The effect of bycatch species upon the catchability of the southern rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii) in Tasmanian waters
2001–2002, BSc (Hons), University of Tasmania
Graduate Certificate of Science (Physics)
2011–2013, University of Southern Queensland