Sandra McLaren is an Australian geologist.
Interested in geology and geothermal energy from a young age, [1] McLaren completed her PhD at the University of Adelaide in 2001 and is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne. [2] She is a noted science communicator and educator, especially on the topic of sustainable energy through hot rocks in southern Australia. [1]
In 2008, McLaren received a Victorian Young Tall Poppy Award, [3] and attended the inaugural InterAcademy Panel meeting for Young Scientists. [1] In 2008 she received the Australian Academy of Science's Dorothy Hill award. [4] The same year, she and Professor Mike Sandford received a grant from the Australian Research Council to research the mechanics of hot rocks and subsequently the potential for geothermal energy in Australia. [5] She was a member of the Global Young Academy. [6]
Sandra McLaren is an Australian geologist.
Interested in geology and geothermal energy from a young age, [1] McLaren completed her PhD at the University of Adelaide in 2001 and is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne. [2] She is a noted science communicator and educator, especially on the topic of sustainable energy through hot rocks in southern Australia. [1]
In 2008, McLaren received a Victorian Young Tall Poppy Award, [3] and attended the inaugural InterAcademy Panel meeting for Young Scientists. [1] In 2008 she received the Australian Academy of Science's Dorothy Hill award. [4] The same year, she and Professor Mike Sandford received a grant from the Australian Research Council to research the mechanics of hot rocks and subsequently the potential for geothermal energy in Australia. [5] She was a member of the Global Young Academy. [6]