Rate My Professor Caron Wynne

In her teaching role, Wynne facilitates cultural immersion experiences for Curtin students and staff, including excursions to significant sites like Carrolup and the Marribank Mission. As a survivor who spent her childhood at Marribank Mission during the era of the Stolen Generations, she provides authentic narratives that deepen participants' understanding of Indigenous histories, resilience, and ongoing impacts of past policies. This hands-on approach enhances learning about Aboriginal experiences and promotes reconciliation through education. Wynne has also led workshops, such as block review sessions for centre staff, demonstrating her leadership in professional development within Indigenous education.

Wynne's research portfolio includes serving as Principal Investigator on the Australian Research Council Linkage Project LP120200712, 'Indigenous participation in a low-carbon economy,' funded at $242,346 over 2013-2017. The project partnered Curtin University with Southern Cross University and SMYL Community Services to investigate sustainable economic opportunities for Indigenous communities in transitioning to low-carbon industries. Additionally, she co-authored a presentation with Robert Shaw and Leon Wynne titled 'A Consideration of Venerable Monk Xuyun's thoughts on the Practice of the Chan Huatou (Hwadu) and Buddha Recitation' for an international conference on Chan Buddhism. Her contributions underscore a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches bridging Indigenous studies with broader societal challenges.