Merryn McKinnon

Associate Professor Merryn McKinnon is an academic at the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University. Her research focuses on science communication's role in public engagement, gender equity in STEM, and health communication. She holds a PhD in Science Communication and has extensive experience in both academic and non-academic roles globally.

Education includes a BSc (Hons) in Marine Science, Graduate Diploma in Science Communication, and a Master's in Journalism. Her teaching spans courses like Science in the Media and Health Promotion, emphasizing real-world application through partnerships.

Research interests include media framing of science, intersectionality in STEM communication, and the impact of science training. She has edited the Palgrave Handbook of Science and Health Journalism and contributed to global initiatives promoting women in marine science leadership.

Her work bridges academia and practice, with projects addressing vaccine communication, forensic science reviews, and gender equity strategies. She actively collaborates internationally, emphasizing inclusive science communication curricula and community-oriented research.