Meet Meri – The Merry Scientist

Meri is an experienced science communicator and passionate advocate for STEM education. With over 15 years of experience as a science teacher, she has taught physics, chemistry, and biology to students across a wide range of ages and abilities, from year 7 to adult learners. Her deep understanding of science is matched by her natural talent for breaking down complex ideas into clear, engaging explanations — something she’s honed both in the classroom and while answering her own family’s endless science questions.

Meri holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s degree in Materials Technology, and she brings both academic knowledge and real-world curiosity to every show. A confident and engaging speaker, she is known for her ability to capture attention, inspire wonder, and make science feel exciting and accessible.

Beyond the classroom, she’s a dedicated aunty who has taken her nieces and nephews to science shows, planetariums, and museums all over Australia — from hands-on exhibits to immersive space experiences. These adventures have fuelled her belief that science should be fun, inspiring, and available to everyone, no matter their background or location.

Now, through her mobile planetarium, Meri is bringing that same passion for learning directly into schools and communities — making the universe just a little closer for the next generation of explorers.