Catherine O'Mahony, University College Cork

Professional Information

Full name: Catherine O'Mahony
Job title: Event Organiser and Publications Officer
URL: www.nairtl.ie
Role: administration
Education: BSc Biochemistry; MSc Science Communication; FETAC Web design; PhD Science Communication and Science Policy
Current Projects: Broadening public into science policy - Science Shop (Community based research), Science Cafá (Community engagement with science), and PERARES (public engagement with research, research engagement with society)
Disciplinary Interests: Public Engagement in Science/Research; Technology in Education; Participatory forms of policy creation;
Bio: Catherine O'Mahony completed a BSc in Biochemistry in University College Cork and an MSc in Science Communication in Dublin City University and Queen's University, Armagh. She then worked as a freelance science journalist prior to working with WWF's European Policy Office, Brussels, as their Communications Coordinator. She returned to Ireland to pursue a Doctorate of Science in UCC investigating innovative ways to broaden public input into science policy decision-making and she has recently submitted her doctoral thesis. Catherine began work with the National Academy in 2009 and helps coordinate NAIRTL's events, press and communications, as well as researching and coordinating details relating to the Supervisor Support working group.