Most of my research and industry experience has centred around human factors in safety topics and in particular the introduction of new technology into safety-critical work environments. Industry work include Air and Train Traffic Control, utilities, mining, government, and education sectors. Research interests are focused on human centred design strategies for optimising work design, enhancing technology usability, and public health, wellness, and safety. I am a Certified Professional Ergonomist and OHS Professional.

My first degree (Bachelor of Arts) was completed in California, in the United States of America. Since then, I have completed four degrees with CQUniversity, a Bachelor of OHS, Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Graduate Certificate of Tertiary Education, and PhD (Human Factors Engineering). I have also completed a Specialisation in User Experience with the University of Michigan.

1982 - 1985 Ambassador University, Pasadena California (Faculty Assistant)

2010 - 2012 CQUniversity, Australia (Sessional)

2013 - CQUniversity, Australia (Full-time Continuing)

Australian Award for University Teaching 2021 Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student learning 2021

• For the Learning in Landscapes of Practice approach that creates a welcoming environment for students, where they learn from educators, each other, and industry experiences to develop strong work readiness skills.
• Student satisfaction ratings and graduate outcomes are well above national averages.
• Authentic assessments were also impressive where student solutions are sometimes adopted by industry partners.

Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contributions to Learning and Teaching 2021

• For creating innovative industry-immersive learning environments where Safety Science students engage in authentic assessment and professional development to prepare them for lifelong career success (2021)
• Certificate, trophy and $5,000 stipend

Advance Higher Education Academy, UK 2020

• Senior Fellowship for learning and teaching commitment through engagement in a practical process that encourages research, reflection and development (2020)

Outside Studies Program Award 2019

• Approved $11,000 Stipend in 2019 for academic work in the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic (2020)
• Cancelled due to COVID-19 travel disruptions

CQUniversity Student Voice Awards:

• Educator of the Year (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
• Distance Educator of the Year (2014, 2019, 2021)

• Recognition at the Opal Awards for Excellence in Engagement for engaged internal service with the New Staff Community of Practice (2014)

Research Awards:

• Ken Provins Award for the best paper presented at the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia Annual Conference (2010)

Research Awards for RHD Students:

• Research presentation winner at the CQUni, Institute for Resource Industries and Sustainability [IRIS] Annual Conference (2011)
• Three Minute Thesis winner at the Safety in Action Conference, Melbourne (2011)
• Australian Postgraduate Award (2010-2012)

Academic Awards:

CQUniNEWS 2010, Research students have designs on Paris conference, 14 October 2010.

Safety Institute of Australia Inc. 2011, Three-minute thesis competition winner 2011, prOHnewS - Newsletter of the Health and Safety Professionals Alliance (HaSPA) - May 2011.

CQUniNEWS 2011, IRIS researchers eye the prize, 8 December 2011.

CQUniNEWS 2010, Elise's risky business for railways' paper earns award, 15 November 2010.

Carroll 2011, 'Projects vital to growth', Capricorn Mirror, 29 March 2011.

The Morning Bulletin 2011, Elise's award, 30 April 2011.

IRIS Newsletter 2011, IRIS student wins 3-minute thesis competition, issue 1, July 2011.

CQUniNEWS 2016 Moot Court for AF Students and Transport and Safety Sciences Conference, 18 October 2016.

CQUniNEWS 23 February 2022 CQU Academics Recognised in National Excellence Awards

CQUniNEWS 28 February 2022 Dr Crawford's Approach to OH&S Training as a Way of Life Earns Her a National Award

ABC News 19 February 2023 Deaths of Queensland miners highlight gaps in industry safety measures

1982 - 1985 Ambassador University, Pasadena California (Faculty/Teaching Assistant)

2001 - 2008 Speech and Drama Teacher at Sacred Heart, Yeppoon

1998 - 2002 Piano Teacher at St. Brendan's College

1998 - 2006 Piano Teacher at St Ursula's College

1998 - 2009 Piano Teach at Sacred Heart, Yeppoon

1990 - 2010 Music Teacher Private practice, Emu Park

Senior Lecturer OHS (Placement Coordinator, Human Factors, Safety Sciences) - CQUniversity (February 2013 - Present)

Auxiliary Fire Fighter - Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (March 2014 - July 2016)

Work Health and Safety Advisor - Department of Justice & Attorney General, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (January 2011 - December 2012)

Occupational Health and Safety Graduate - BMA BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, Goonyella Riverside Mine (December 2009 - February 2010)

Workplace Health and Safety Officer - Sacred Heart Primary School, Yeppoon (2009)

Occupational Health and Safety Intern - Rio Tinto/Coal & Allied, Mt Thorley, Warkworth Operations (November 2008 - February 2009)

Speech and Drama Teacher - Sacred Heart Primary School, Yeppoon (2001 - 2008)

Music Teacher (Piano, Keyboard & Music Theory) - St. Brendan's College, St. Ursula's College, Sacred Heart Primary School, Yeppoon (1998-2009)

Private Music Teacher (Piano, Keyboard & Music Theory) - Private Studio (1990-2010)

Australian Institute of Health and Safety - Certified Generalist OHS Professional

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia - Certified Professional Ergonomist

Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education - Member

Railway Technical Society of Australasia (Engineers Australia) - Member

2022 (Jan - Dec) Co-opted Member of the Curriculum Committee, Sub-committee or Academic Board, CQUniversity

2021 - ongoing OHS Placement Coordinator

2021 - ongoing Executive Member for the Science and Sustainability Course Committee, CQUniversity

2020 - 2021 Unit Coordinator - Bachelor of Emergency Management and Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management

2018 - ongoing Reviewer of Low Risk Human Ethics Applications2013 - ongoing Unit Developer, Coordinator, Lecturer and Marker - College of Science and Sustainability

2017 - ongoing Research Supervisor - Safety Science course work Masters thesis students, and research higher degree Masters and PhD candidates2013 - 2017 Initiator and Champion - Staff Support (originally New Staff) Community of Practice

2016 - 2018 Member of the Peer Review Advisory Committee, School of Human, Medical and Applied Sciences

2015 - 2016 Webcasting Trial - Test Participant

2015 - 2016 - Collaborative Tools Trial - Participant testing: Zoom, WebEx, Blackboard Collaborate ultra 

2013 - 2017 Champion of the New Staff Community of Practice

2013 - 2015 Learning Spaces Project: Rockhampton Staff Focus Group, Campus Reference Group 

2013 A/Champion - HFES4 - Retention Project - Scholarship

Professional Interests in Higher Education include Strategic and Innovative Curriculum Design, Next generation teaching technology, Work Integrated Learning and student professional practice (HFE and OHS), and  scholarship of Learning and Teaching.

2021 - Australian Award for University Teaching - Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student learning

2021 - Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contributions to Learning and Teaching

2021 - Certified Professional Ergonomist, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia

2020 - Senior Fellowship, Advance Higher Education, UK.

2016 - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

2013 - Chartered OHS Professional Member of the Safety Institute of Australia

Crawford EGC & Wu M 2011, Report - Wayfinding in the rail environment: technology and behaviour review, CRC for Rail Innovation.

Pazell, S, Karanikas, N, Wright, A, Crawford, EGC, Johnson, S, Elford, W, Antonovsky, A, Hehir, S, Hamilton, AL, Strother, M, Girle, A, O'Keefe, V, Narimoto, L, Gien, B & Egan, T  2020, Good Work Design, Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia, Baulkham Hills BC, NSW.

2021 (October) - Invited Good Work Design presenter - Safe Work Month, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (cancelled due to COVID-19)

2022 (July to November) - Invited Good Work Design presenter - 365 Work Well Regional Breakfast Forums (organised by the Office of Industrial Relations)