Tara Roberson is a postdoctoral researcher at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS). She is a science communicator and social scientist who works with quantum physicists to understand the implications of emerging technologies in their field.

Tara is also working on a book with Dr Lindy Orthia on queering science communication theory and practice.

Tara completed her PhD on science hype in Canberra at Australia’s National Centre for Public Awareness of Science at ANU. She completed both her Bachelor and Masters degrees at the University of Queensland.

Research areas: Science communication, responsible innovation, queering science communication