Congratulations to Dr Rina Wong (Fu) from the Faculty of Health Sciences, who has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Bridget Ogilvie Medal by the Australian Society for Parasitology, recognising her outstanding contributions to parasitology education at both tertiary and community levels.

Among her many achievements, Dr Wong developed Crafty Parasites – Malaria, an innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) resource that combines award-winning research footage, original music and craft-based activities to make complex scientific concepts engaging and accessible. Designed, scripted and presented by Dr Wong alongside young science enthusiasts, the 15-minute video is fully captioned and includes AUSLAN interpretation.

During her Bridget Ogilvie Medal speech, Dr Wong shared her personal journey as a microbiology lecturer, highlighting her teaching innovations and extensive public engagement. To date, Dr Wong has reached more than 15,000 people through interactive events, workshops and the development of accessible STEAM resources.

Her work exemplifies a deep commitment to science communication and education, making parasitology engaging and understandable for any audience.