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Ground-breaking study explores how drones are transforming ecological restoration
Drone Life, June 2024
"The study, a collaborative international effort led by researchers Coldrey and Thompson, marks a significant first in understanding stakeholder perceptions of drone-assisted tree planting."
The sky’s the limit for Jess Coldrey | Agendo Art Prize winner
Art Almanac, August 2021
“‘For me, art is about helping people reflect on issues that shape the thinking of the future,’ Coldrey shared. ‘I’m humbled and grateful to receive the Agendo Art Prize. It means I can continue making art and sparking conversations for new audiences.’”
Making her mark in engineering
Star Mail News, July 2022
“From Yarra Ranges Tech School’s first artist in residence to one of the UK’s top 50 women in engineering, Jess Coldrey has taken her success to the international level.”
“People who shape the field aren’t always the engineers themselves”, she reflects.
Local students inspired to design for solutions
The Bendigo Times, March 2024
“Coldrey’s work as part of her artist residency involved exploring the intersection of creativity and technology in solving challenges facing the fashion industry. During the four-week program, Coldrey visited local high schools to give talks and engage students in discussions on the future of fashion.”
Artists take up residence at Yarra Ranges Tech School
Mountain Views Star Mail, July 2021
“It can be very intimidating learning about technology and engineering as a young person. I hope that students seeing my studio work will be intrigued about how they can apply their skills in a fun, out of the box way,” Ms Coldrey said.
Inclusion is an important goal, especially for young women, who currently represent less than a quarter of national STEM enrolments.”
A day in the life of creative technology artist Jess Coldrey
Frankie Magazine, October 2021
“Jess Coldrey uses design and engineering to connect people with technology in seriously innovative ways. At the moment she’s exploring how endometriosis can be understood better using conceptual fashion. Her unfettered curiosity for both the natural and technological works has recently led Jess to an art residency in the middle of a botanical garden in Marnay sur Seine in France (woah, indeed!).”
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Retro Futurism at Yarra Ranges Tech School, 2021
Residency at Burrinja Cultural Centre, 2019
The Pandora Project at HillScene LIVE Festival, 2019
Continued Articles.
Jessica Coldrey wins Top 50 Women in Engineering award, University of Warwick
Jess Coldrey Artist Interview, YoBendigo Ambedo Magazine
Young Victorian volunteers with green solutions receive project funding, Parks Victoria
Where to Next for Smart Cities and Communities Part 21, My Smart Community
Art Giving a New Perspective to Smart Communities, My Smart Community
Hello Machine Hello Human, Melbourne Science Gallery
Learning About Endometriosis, QENDO
Retro Futurism Artwork Wins Prize, Star Mail Lilydale
Pain Pageant Exhibition, Australian French Association for Innovation and Research
2021 AFRAN Laureates, Australian French Association for Innovation and Research
Presentation Ceremony of the 2021 John Monash Scholars, The General Sir John Monash Foundation
Fashioning a sustainable future for clothing, The Bendigo TimesWe need to recognise women in engineering, 2GB Radio
August Opportunities and Awards Wrap, Arts HubDecember Opportunities and Awards Wrap, Arts Hub
Science & Maths Alumni Profiles, Caulfield Grammarians Association
John Monash Scholar Wins Agendo Art Exhibition 2021, Camberwell Grammar School
Drone Selfies Bags $10,000 Agendo Art Prize, Australian Photography Magazine
Congratulations to Agendo Winner Jessica Coldrey, Agendo Exhibition
Agendo, Spectemur Magazine
Australia France Endometriosis Communication Forum Discussion Summary
Monash Scholars are leading lights despite recession, The Australian Newspaper
Jess Coldrey’s postcards aim to inspire victorians to volunteer, Frankie Magazine
Local Artists’ Volunteering Campaign using 3D-Scanning Technology, EcoVoice
Blending Art and Technology: Yarra Ranges Tech School’s Artist in Residence Program, Box Hill Institute
Artist in Residence Jessica Coldrey, Yarra Ranges Tech School
Careers in STEAM Jessica Coldrey, Yarra Ranges Tech School
Using Recycled Plastic in Road Infrastructure, Australian Road Research BoardFrom Bags to Bitumen, Australian Road Research Board
Former ARRB Intern Wins John Monash Scholarship, Highway Engineering Magazine
2021 John Monash Scholars Announced in Most Competitive Award Round to Date, General Sir John Monash Foundation
3D Printed Camellias, Frankie Magazine