Trudi Semeniuk

Trudi Semeniuk

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  • About me

    Team Leader, Digital Content Producers/Digital Media Designers at Western Sydney University

  • Education

    • Institute of Multisensory Language Education

      2018 - 2019
      Associate's degree Literacy Tutor/Instructor Distinction
    • University of Western Australia (UWA)

      1992 - 1996
      Bachelor of Science with Honours [Geol, App. Math] First Class
    • Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich

      1998 - 2003
      PhD Geology/Earth Science, General
    • Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich

      2000 - 2002
      Post-graduate Diploma in Applied Earth Sciences Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Experience

    • V & C Semeniuk Research Group Pty Ltd

      Jan 1987 - Dec 1994
      Technical Assistant

      Technical and field work involving assessment of upland and wetland areas for environmental impact statements; as well as long-term monitoring of mangrove and estuarine environments.

    • Australian National University, Research School of Earth Sciences

      Dec 1994 - Feb 1995
      Research Assistant

      Computer modelling of tectonic processes and simulation of its effect on fission-track data with Prof. Kurt Lambeck.

    • Australian National University, Research School of Earth Sciences

      Dec 1995 - Feb 1996
      Research Assistant

      Computer modelling of geomorphological and hydrological processes during tectonic uplift with Dr. Jean Braun.

    • CSIRO, Division of Mining and Exploration (WA)

      Feb 1997 - Aug 1998
      Research Officer

      Computer modeling of geochemical and mineralogical reactions during the formation of hydrothermal ore deposits with Dr. Alison Ord & Dr. John Walshe.

    • Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (WA)

      Mar 1997 - Aug 1998
      Research Officer

      Field and laboratory studies for an urban bushland regeneration project at Kings Park and Botanical Garden supervised by Dr. Kathy Meney.

    • ETH Zurich

      Sept 1998 - Apr 2004

      Implementation of a new thematic classification for Earth Science books at ETH Zurich Library. Assisted with teaching undergraduate geological and microscopy courses and excursions at the Institute of Mineralogy and Petrography, while completing my postgraduate studies.

      • Special Librarian

        Nov 2003 - Apr 2004
      • Teaching Assistant

        Sept 1998 - Oct 2003
    • Chemistry/Biochemistry Department, Arizona State University

      May 2004 - Jun 2006
      Post-doctoral Research Associate

      Chemical and structural analysis of sub-micron sized particulate aerosols using various electron beam techniques (STEM EELS, ESEM, & TEM).

    • Tasem Scientific Editing Services

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
      Professional Editor

      Professional editing of scientific publications in the fields of biotechnology, biomedical and natural sciences.

    • Edanz Group Ltd

      Jan 2013 - Sept 2022
      Freelance Professional Editor

      Scientific and English editing for submissions to journals covering Aerosol Science, Environmental Science, Biological Science and Geology.

    • Sole trader, as a Geoheritage practioner

      Jan 2015 - Sept 2022
      Consulting
    • University of Sydney

      Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

      Scientific editor and web content designer for Min Chen's group in Biological Sciences Research assistant to Jody Webster, working on an Arc GIS database for submerged coral reef data.

      • Project Professional

        Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
      • Research Assistant

        Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
    • National Trust of Australia (NSW)

      Nov 2015 - May 2020
      Research Volunteer

      Assessment of attributes and significance of Geoheritage sites in NSW listed on the archived Register of National Estate.

    • University of Sydney

      Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
      Lab manager, School of Life and Environmental Sciences
    • Western Sydney University

      Mar 2024 - now

      My key responsibilities in this role are leading a team of Digital Content Producers in the use of innovative technologies for online environments, managing the building of content into various content management and learning management systems, and developing best practices for production of learning resources, assessments, and digital learning objects.

      • Team Leader, Digital content producers/Digital media designers

        May 2020 - now
      • Blended Learning Manager (Acting)

        Mar 2024 - May 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      UWA Hackett Studentship University of Western Australia Dec 1997 Studentship for PhD study overseas
    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      Rex T. Prider Medal in Geology University of Western Australia Dec 1996 Best Honours student in Geology
    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      CRAE Mapping Prize in Geology University of Western Australia Dec 1995 Best third year mapping project in Geology
    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      Edward de Courcy Clarke Prize in Geology University of Western Australia Dec 1995 Best graduate student in Geology
    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      Lady James Science Faculty Prize in Physical Sciences University of Western Australia Dec 1995 Best graduate student in Physical Sciences (shared)
    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      Nick Rock Memorial Prize University of Western Australia Dec 1995 Best third year student in Numerical Geology/Geophysics
    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      Mining Club Prize in Geology University of Western Australia Dec 1994 Best second year geological map
    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      Shell Prize in Chemistry University of Western Australia Dec 1994 Best second year student in Chemistry
    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      Peter Harris Prize University of Western Australia Dec 1993 Best second year student in Geology
    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      Science Union Prize in Geology University of Western Australia Dec 1992 Best first year student in Geology
    • Awarded to Trudi Semeniuk
      Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Education Endowment Fund Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Mar 1992 Education Endowment Fund for study towards a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Geology
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Multi-lit support, Science outreach projects

      Issued by Kegworth Primary School on Feb 2016
      Kegworth Primary SchoolAssociated with Trudi Semeniuk
    • FARE committee member

      Issued by Kegworth Primary School on Feb 2016
      Kegworth Primary SchoolAssociated with Trudi Semeniuk
    • Co-ordinator and host of an English-speaking playgroup in Portugal

      Issued by English-speaking playgroup for children 0-5 years on Jul 2010
      English-speaking playgroup for children 0-5 yearsAssociated with Trudi Semeniuk
    • Team Manager and Age Coordinator

      Issued by Leichhardt Saints Football Club on Dec 2021
      Leichhardt Saints Football ClubAssociated with Trudi Semeniuk
    • Parent Committee Member

      Issued by Scouts NSW on Jan 2022
      Scouts NSWAssociated with Trudi Semeniuk