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Sam Wakefield

Sam Wakefield

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Extension Horticulturist at Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

  • Education

    • Hubbard's School

      2009 - 2010

    • The University of Queensland

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor of Agricultural Science Horticulture 6.4

      Activities and Societies: Student Representative - Student-Staff Partnerships Committee 2020, Participant - Leadership and Mentoring Program in Science 2020, Science Leader - Science Leaders Academy 2021

    • TAFE Queensland Brisbane

      2012 - 2014
      Diploma of Photography

    • QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

      2019 - 2019
      Maths B Bridging Program Mathematics Grade of 7 - High Distinction

  • Experience

    • The University of Queensland

      Feb 2020 - Nov 2022

      • Science Leader

        Feb 2021 - Nov 2022

      • Casual Study Assistant

        Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Student Representative

        Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

    • Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI)

      Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

      'Stomatal Characteristics in Macadamia: Does rootstock choice or aspect affect leaf stomatal density?'Stomatal characteristics are well studied in a range of perennial and annual plants, however, no such research existed specific to macadamia. In this 10 week summer research program I conducted research into the effects of aspect and rootstock on leaf stomatal density of a commonly used macadamia variety under the supervision of Dr Mobashwer Alam and Professor Bruce Topp.I first completed a literature review on stomatal development, inheritance, disease susceptibility and climate change adaptation, after which I designed an experiment to collect data on stomatal density from an existing macadamia rootstock trial at the Maroochy Research Facility. I published the findings of my research, while completing the 2nd year of my bachelors, in the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Plant Sciences. (link below) Show less

      • Casual Research Assistant

        Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

      • Summer Research Scholar

        Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

    • Coolum Community Native Nursery

      Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
      Community Volunteer

    • Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland)

      Aug 2022 - now

      • Extension Horticulturist

        Sept 2023 - now

      • Biosecurity Officer

        Aug 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Herbicide Resistance 101

      Weed Smart
      Nov 2020

    • Harvest Weed Seed Control 101

      Weed Smart
      Oct 2020

    • Ecommerce Fundamentals

      LinkedIn
      Jun 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Plant Surveillance

      Plant Health Australia
      Dec 2022

    • Fire Ant Awareness Training

      Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland)
      Mar 2021

    • Start a Business Online

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Learning R

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Biosecurity for Beekeepers

      Plant Health Australia
      Sept 2022

    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

      Institute of Applied Technology
      Sept 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sam Wakefield
      The Crawford Fund Scholarship The Crawford Fund Jun 2022
    • Awarded to Sam Wakefield
      International Fresh Produce Association Career Pathways Scholarship International Fresh Produce Association Apr 2022
    • Awarded to Sam Wakefield
      Costa Avocado Horticulture Scholarship Costa Jan 2021 The purpose of the scholarship is to support School of Agriculture and Food Science students, enrolled in the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree and who are majoring in horticulture.
    • Awarded to Sam Wakefield
      Russell Grigg Memorial Prize The University of Queensland 2021 The recipient will have obtained the highest overall marks in horticulture courses in their second year of the Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture or Bachelors of Agribusiness/Sustainable Agriculture degree programs.Established in 1949 by the Queensland Agricultural College through a donation from Mrs C.M. Grigg in memory of her husband, Russell, who lost his life in combat during World War II. Mr Grigg was a past student of… Show more The recipient will have obtained the highest overall marks in horticulture courses in their second year of the Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture or Bachelors of Agribusiness/Sustainable Agriculture degree programs.Established in 1949 by the Queensland Agricultural College through a donation from Mrs C.M. Grigg in memory of her husband, Russell, who lost his life in combat during World War II. Mr Grigg was a past student of the College. Show less
    • Awarded to Sam Wakefield
      Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence UQ Faculty of Science Dec 2020 Semester GPA 6.6 or higher
    • Awarded to Sam Wakefield
      Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence UQ Faculty of Science Dec 2019 Semester GPA 6.6 or higher

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Coolum Community Native Nursery on Jul 2021
      Coolum Community Native NurseryAssociated with Sam Wakefield