Associate Professor Marnee Shay is a researcher in Education, specializing in Indigenous education, policy studies, flexi schooling and youth studies. Today, she reflects on her own experience in the Australian education system and the pivotal moments that led her from youth work to academia.Marnee and Kirsty also talk about non-conventional approaches to data collection, preserving Indigenous languages in Wakka Wakka country, and the importance of effecting policy change through research.And you’ll hear about the critical importance of research collaboration across STEM fields and the social sciences.This episode was recorded on Jaggera and Turrbal Country.Donate now to support future episodes of Women in Science: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/women-in-science-podcastRead more about Marnee’s research: https://education.uq.edu.au/profile/2069/marnee-shay