Who is Professor Angela Carbone?
Professor Carbone’s story is one of tenacity with a strong desire to enact positive change through mentorship and support for her fellow educators and students. A trailblazing academic in the traditionally male fields of I.T and STEM, Angela’s unwavering mission has always been to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in higher education. In 1997, she was the first woman to ever receive the Prime Minister’s Award for University Teacher of the Year, paving the way for gender equality and better representation for women in STEM.
Angela’s students tell of the genuine passion, dynamic energy, and engaging teaching style presented in her well-organised learning environments. Her innovative approach has also inspired her fellow educators, who admire the structural changes she has successfully implemented across multiple tertiary institutions. Professor Carbone is a visionary leader who utilises every tool within her sphere of influence to support ongoing improvements in the university system, culminating in a systematic transformation on an international scale.
Angela’s five pillars of expertise
Professor Carbone has devoted her tenured career to the areas of Improving Education Quality, Digital Transformation, the Future of Work, Educational Leadership, and Women in STEM.
Improving Education Quality
Do your students value your course units, or is there room for improvement? Angela is committed to finding effective solutions when educators fall short, taking a deep dive to address any concerns and enhance the quality of your teaching.
Future of Work
In the Information Age, human soft skills are more critical than ever before. Employers now seek people who can collaborate, persuade, and present ideas effectively. Backed by years of experience, Angela can support you in developing and honing these skills to progress a successful career.
Women in STEM
As a woman pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, it’s crucial to have a mentor who can guide and empower you. Angela champions women to devote their lives to these storied careers and break limiting glass ceilings.
Digital Transformation
A pioneer in teaching Digital Transformation for higher education, Angela recognised early on the potential of technology to revolutionise the ways we learn and teach. Her foresight and dedication to this field have paved the way for many educators to adapt and innovate in the wake of the pandemic.
Educational Leadership
If you’re an aspiring young leader in higher education, it’s essential that you connect with a mentor to support you throughout your career journey. Angela can guide you on how to clearly articulate your ideas and speak with authority backed by credible, scholarly evidence, boosting your confidence to lead effectively.
Publications
Angela’s extensive publications cover a wide range of topics related to improving teaching and learning in higher education and are highly regarded as influential sources of knowledge in the field.
Awards
Angela’s exceptional teaching skills have been recognised through various awards, including the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for University Teacher of the Year, an ALTC Carrick Citation, and numerous other notable accolades.
Testimonials
Colleagues, peers, and students testify to Angela’s positive influence on their learning systems, teaching methods, and ability to further their careers.
Grants
Angela’s impressive scholarly contributions are demonstrated through her receipt of prestigious OLT National and Senior National Teaching Fellowships, as well as a Monash Education Academy Teaching Fellowship.
