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Internship pays off for Monash graduate

2 April 2008

Alicia Cruickshank works as a Scientific Officer at the Australian Sustainable Industry Research Centre.

Recent honours science graduate Alicia Cruickshank is paving the way for environmental change after gaining employment at the Australian Sustainable Industry Research Centre.

Ms Cruickshank works as a Scientific Officer at the Centre after completing an internship there during her studies.

Ms Cruickshank said she chose to study science at the Gippsland campus when she was made aware of a cooperative internship program with the ASIRC.

This program encourages students and employers to build strong relationships throughout a student's university studies.

"When I received the internship it gave me the confidence that the science course was compatible with employment," Ms Cruickshank said.

The experience also gave her the opportunity to continue her studies through a research honours degree at ASIRC, during which she investigated the ability of biological water treatment to break down natural pesticides produced by trees.

For now, Alicia is happy to be enjoying a break from studying and is savouring the experience of working at ASIRC where she evaluates current and potential waste treatment processes with the aim of promoting sustainable industry.