Abby Evans
Academia; Energy & the Environment; Postgraduate Study; Science R&D; Teaching & Education
Studied
Natural Sciences (Cambridge University); Geophysics PhD (Cambridge University); Science PGCE (Leicester University)
Previous experience
Abby’s research used geophysical methods to study the extent of volcanism associated with the initial rifting of the North Atlantic. Following post-doctoral work at Cambridge, Abby taught GCSE Science and Physics and Geology A levels in a Leicester secondary school before moving into careers work at Oxford.
With a particular focus on science and education, she regularly contributes to outreach activities for the University. Abby manages the Insight into Teaching programme for Oxford students and co-leads the Career Development Programme for Crankstart Scholars. She chaired a national advisory group on Teaching and Related Professions, and is a contributing author to publications on engineering, education and academic careers.
Colleges & departments
Abby works with the Departments of Physics, Earth Sciences, Materials Science and Education. She is the link adviser for St Edmund Hall, Reuben College and St Cross College.
To see when Abby is available for appointments, go to the 'Appointments' section on CareerConnect.
Areas of interest
Science; Postgraduate Study; Teaching & Education; Academia
