CV

Doctor of Philosophy

Australian National University, Australia

• Karlie investigates cold gas in the Galaxy's nuclear wind using telescopes and theoretical modelling.
  • Successfully awarded telescope time on the Institut de Radio Astronomie Millimetrique telescope
  • Principle Investigator for Priority A observations of the Galactic Centre using the MeerKAT telescope

Masters of Astronomy and Astrophysics (Advanced)

Australian National University, CSIRO, Australia

• Karlie's Master's research involved analysing and testing a theoretical model to calculate the distances to high-velocity clouds located in the Milky Way's halo.
  • Awarded the inaugural CSIRO Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship
  • Thesis received a high distinction

Combined Bachelor of Mathematics, Bachelor of Science

University of Newcastle, Australia

• Majors include pure mathematics and physics.
  • Awarded multiple high distinctions for courses including *Mathematical Modelling*, *Science and Professional Communication*, *Physics Industrial Project* and *Working with Aboriginal Communities*
  • Successful recipient of the SMART Scholarship and the Science and Engineering Scholarship, which provided essential experience and training in science communication and event assistance

Indigenous Research Associate

Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University

• Co-lecturer and co-conveyor of ASTR1003, an introductory astronomy course accessible from the ANU and EdX
• Member of the National Committee for Astronomy, where she reports on community engagement in astronomy at a national level

Astronomy Ambassador

The Sydney Observatory, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

• Karlie was the inaugural astronomy ambassador for the Sydney Observatory
• During her role, she engaged >50,000 people around the world across multiple live streams, in-person sky tours and speaking events

Indigenous Heritage Officer

The Department of the Agriculture, Water and Environment, Australian Government

• Karlie was the lead officer for the Governmental Response to the Destruction of Juukan Gorge
• Co-assessor for the successful listing of the Parkes Radio Telescope (Murriyang) on the National Heritage List
• Responible for updating and redesigning the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act (1984) standard operating procedures

Project Officer

CSIRO Indigenous STEM Project

• Project manager of the Inaugural Indigenous STEM Awards
• Cultural mentor for Indigenous STEM camps
• Part-time research assistant for the monitoring and evaluation of the Project
  • Received multiple ethics approvals to conduct monitoring and evaluation

Administration Assistant

SMART program, University of Newcastle, Australia

• Karlie presented science shows to over 100,000 students from remote Aboriginal communities and low socioeconomic status areas across a duration of 6 years
• Managed and trained 20 presenters
• Co-hosted Australia's first Cafe Scientifique
• Developed teaching materials for the University of Newcastle's second year science communication course

Cultural consultant to Bangarra Dance Company

• Karlie was a cultural consultant on Indigenous sky knowledge for Bangarra's most recent performance, Yuldea

Co-Investigator on the First Inventors

• Working alongside Australian producer Margee Brown since 2018, Karlie assisted in the crafting of a new television series looking at the notable inventions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In 2020, Channel 10 and NITV agreed to the pitch, and began filming in 2022. Karlie acted as a co-investigator, consultant and writer for the show. The First Inventors aired in July 2023 and can be accessed via 10Play.

Co-author of First Knowledges, Astronomy, Sky Country

• Partnered with the National Museum, publishers Thames and Hudson, co-author and Kamilaroi woman Krystal De Napoli, and editor Dr Alice Gorman, the award-winning Sky Country was published in 2022 as part of the First Knowledges series. The series explores different facets of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, knowledge and values. Sky Country offers readers an in-depth look at Indigenous astronomy. The authors explore practical knowledge embedded in Indigenous Songlines and stories and consider current issues with the protection and continuation of this ancient knowledge.

• Received the Joan Duffield Research Scholarship for research achievements from ANU's Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Recipient of the Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast’s Scholarship
• Writting featured in the Best Science Writing Anthology 2023
• Astronomy Sky Country highly commended in the National Trust Awards
• Astronomy Sky Country Awarded People's Choice in the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards

• 3M Eureka Prize Emerging Leader in Science finalist
• ACT Young Australian of the Year finalist

• CSIRO STEM Professional Early Career Award finalist
• Women's Weekly Women of the Future finalist

• Karlie was invited to the Dhuluny Conference held in Bathurst commemorating the 200th year anniversary since martial law was declared on the Wiradyuri nation. Karlie presented on what would have been visible in the sky during this time.

• Karlie was invited to speak at the 2023 Asteroids, Comets and Meteors conference in Flagstaff, Arizona. She presented her research on safeguarding Indigenous sky rights from colonial exploitation.
• Presenting her first paper of her PhD, Karlie attended the 2023 Interstellar Institute in Paris, France.