James Ohanlon

Background

About James Ohanlon

I am a scientist, author, and artist with a passion for exploration, natural history and the intersection of art and science. As a scientist I specialise in understanding animal behaviour and communication. As an artist and communicator I create works that celebrate exploration and discovery, while having a few laughs along the way. I have authored a number of books including Silk & Venom: the incredible lives of spiders, and the upcoming childrens' book Sid and the Very hard to find Squid. As a science communicator my skills and experience include: • Public speaking • On camera and podcast presentation • Delivering educational programs for school students, tertiary students and the general public. • Developing and presenting teaching materials and assessments • Convening and teaching university units • Writing popular science articles • Factual research and writing • Fostering and maintaining collaborative partnerships As a scientist my skills and experience are diverse. • Experimental design, data collection and analysis. • Statistical analyses using a range of programs including R • Obtaining competitive research funding. • Project and team management, meeting project goals and working to deadlines. • Writing and submitting peer reviewed research manuscripts. • Team leader and logistical coordinator for terrestrial field work throughout Australia and Internationally. • Developing husbandry protocols for a range of invertebrate species. • 3D design using CAD programs and development of 3D printable models. • Production of high quality figures and graphics for publication. As an artist my skills include • Traditional and digital illustration. • Graphics programs such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Clip Studio, Inkscape, Gimp, Blender etc. • Mural design and installation. • Narrative story telling through illustrations • Development and delivery of workshops.