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STEAM PoweredThe hidden STEMM powerhouse of medical imaging with Chaundria SingletonEvery person will have experiences with medical imaging at some point in their lives. For most, the first time will be with an ultrasound before you are born. But how much do we know about this field and the professionals who are a part of our extended care team in healthcare?Chaundria Singleton is a radiologic technologist, author, speaker, and host of the podcast A Couple of Rad Techs. Join us as we speak about Chaundria's journey in radiologic technology, the breadth of scope of these careers, and how medical imaging science communication empowers both practitioners and...
2026-01-2455 min
STEAM PoweredThe justice system and community health with Dr Hayley PassmoreThe justice system is part of community health with more overlap than one might expect. So just as we've done with healthcare, how can we shift our approach in justice settings to be more preventative and proactive rather than reactive? It starts with support. Not only for the justice-involved, but for those providing support on the front-line as well.Dr Hayley Passmore is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Western Australia Law School and a justice health researcher. Join us as we speak about Hayley's journey to justice health, reframing how we support youth and...
2025-11-1846 min
STEAM PoweredThe astronomic potential of transferable skills and the place of space on earth with Asha StabbackThere's a place for everyone in space. It's an extension of our planetary ecosystem and just as multidisciplinary as the world around us. The key is to identify your passions and transferable skills so you can shape your work and the value you can bring to your new environment.Asha Stabback is Translation and Impact Manager at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at the University of Western Australia in Perth. Join us as we speak about cultivating transferable skills, embracing your network, and how working with the skies above supports the land below.
2025-08-1746 min
STEAM PoweredLive virtual music experiences using emerging technologies with Sally ColemanThe world of musical and creative expression is continuously evolving, and there are more ways to create and engage with music, and audiences, than ever before. It all starts with an enquiring mind and a desire to explore new frontiers.Sally Coleman is a musician and creative director of the science fiction virtual band Big Sand. Join us as we speak with Sally about her journey to developing Big Sand, creating engaging virtual music experiences, and the role of emerging technologies in the creative industries.About Sally Coleman Sally Coleman is a musician, ra...
2025-06-2143 min
#12minconvosMichele Ong: on STEAMpowered Conversations, Podbyte, and Finding Purpose Through Podcasting /Ep3899Michele Ong is a creative technologist with over 20 years of experience on the tech side of a range of industries. She cut her tech teeth in telecommunications in the early 2000s when the industry was an innovative wild west as consumer internet transitioned from dialup to broadband. Since then, she has worked on wide-reaching projects including Rupert Murdoch's iPad magazine 'The Daily', the first app to have its own Super Bowl commercial, as well as web and video-on-demand presences for FOX TV properties including '24' and Neil deGrasse Tyson's 'Cosmos'. She worked mostly from the comfort of her...
2025-05-2012 min
STEAM PoweredThe epidemiology of space with Sabine BellstedtA lot about what it is to be human is understanding who we are and where we came from, whether that's genetically, geographically, or otherwise. But what if we zoomed out and approached it at a galaxy level? What could we learn about who we are, what we understand about the universe, and what humans are capable of achieving?Sabine Bellstedt is an astronomer working on the epidemiology of space and on large scale projects with international teams not only to understand the universe, but how we understand the universe. Join us as we speak with Sabine abou...
2025-04-2244 min
Le billet de l'ACATL'aide au réfugiés climatique : l'ONG chrétienne MEDAIR (second volet)Cette semaine dans le billet de l'ACAT, Michele Bauduin nous présente l'ONG chrétienne MEDAIR, qui propose une aide aux réfugiés climatique.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2025-04-1303 min
Le billet de l'ACATL'aide au réfugiés climatique : l'ONG chrétienne MEDAIRCette semaine dans le billet de l'ACAT, Michele Bauduin nous présente l'ONG chrétienne MEDAIR, qui propose une aide aux réfugiés climatique.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2025-04-0603 min
STEAM PoweredPlumbing the depths of continence with Sheena LagatWe have to get past this stigma over talking about wee, poo, and other toileting activities. It's something that we have to do every day, and if you're not, you should really be speaking to someone about that. Because continence is something that we all should be proactive about no matter our age or gender.Sheena Lagat is a wee wee nurse. Specifically, a continence and urogynaecology clinical nurse consultant. Join us as we speak about Sheena's journey to urology and continence nursing, why we should care more about our plumbing, and the personal, economic, and environmental...
2025-03-0356 min
STEAM PoweredCultures, culture, and identity with Jayashree SrinivasanCultures have an incredible impact on our society, and not just anthropologically. Cultures in a microbial context have an equally significant impact on the industries that allow us to live the lives that we want.Jayashree Srinivasan is a microbiologist specialising in biotechnology and microbial research. Join us as we speak about Jaya's journey to cultivating cultures, the intersectionality of culture and identity, and the complementary nature of being both scientist and pastry chef.About Jayashree Srinivasan Jayashree Srinivasan is a microbiologist at CSIRO, where she applies her expertise in biotechnology and microbial re...
2025-01-1856 min
STEAM PoweredEngineering, climate action, and politics with Zaneta Mascarenhas MPChanges in career aren't a divergence from a path. The common thread is you, your experience, and how you can apply what you know in a difference space.Zaneta Mascarenhas is Member of the Australian House of Representatives for Swan. Join us as we speak about Zaneta's journey through engineering and resources, climate action, and politics -- and hear about how community and impact ties all of that together.About Zaneta Mascarenhas MP Zaneta Mascarenhas MP is the Federal Member for Swan and sits in the House of Representatives in the Australian Parliament. Za...
2024-11-2242 min
STEAM PoweredSuperbugs and penpals with Dr Jennifer PayneHaving a penpal can be a life-changing experience. You can connect with someone over shared and unique experiences, and learn about a life or environment different from your own. It can even give you the opportunity to broaden your perspective about the world and your place in it.Jennifer Payne is a research scientist in the area of antimicrobial resistance and founder of STEMPals, an initiative that connects kids with STEM professionals. Join us as we chat about Jen's journey to microbiology, superbugs, and how having a penpal can create connection and change lives through a mutual...
2024-10-1150 min
STEAM PoweredClinical Trial Nursing and the STEMM of Nursing with Ellen YeoNurses don't get enough credit for what they do. Despite being an essential role in healthcare, it's still an often misunderstood and underrated field, but one that has immense scope for professional development and medical specialisation.Ellen Yeo is a Clinical Nurse Consultant specialising in Renal Medicine and Kidney Transplantation Clinical Trials. She's also a nursing education and career pathway advocate. Join us as we speak about Ellen's journey to clinical trial nursing, supporting professional and career development of nurses, and the STEMM of nursing.About Ellen Yeo Ellen Yeo (BN, MPH, MHM) is...
2024-08-2947 min
STEAM PoweredInnovating for Social Impact with Rumee SinghNot everyone has that pivotal moment where they realise what they want to do with their life, and that's okay. The important thing is to be open to ideas and opportunities even if they may take you a different direction.Rumee Singh is the CEO and co-founder of Rahat and a Tech Entrepreneur. Join us as Rumee shares the full-circle journey that brought her home, and building solutions that make an impact in her community.About Rumee Singh Rumee Singh, CEO of a UNICEF Innovation Fund portfolio startup, leads Rahat, a financial access p...
2024-07-2141 min
STEAM PoweredNarrative for social change and science communication, and AI in the creative process with Joanna BeveridgeHumans are fascinating. We have this incredible capacity for creativity, resilience, and invention, and have been keen to dabble in technologies that improve our lives since we first started using tools. So, where is technology going to lead us in terms of what makes us human?Joanna Beveridge is a producer, writer, and director with a background in nuclear medicine. Join us as we speak about attitudes towards trust and failure between STEMM and the creative industries, representation and stealth politics in film and television, and finding a balance with AI tools and the creative process.
2024-05-2058 min
Voix de nos églisesL'ONG Portes ouvertesPortes Ouvertes est une ONG internationale humanitaire chrétienne évangélique qui soutient les chrétiens persécutés. Une association d'utilité publique dont Frédéric Manceau, membre de Portes ouvertes nous rappelle aujourd'hui les missions. Il est au micro de Didier Dubin.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2024-04-2912 min
Modern Media - Telling Your Story in a Rapidly Changing World11. Strategies for Visibility and Engagement for Your Podcast with Michele OngWant to know how to boost your podcast's visibility and engagement on social media? Join us as we dive into the world of podcasting with Michelle Ong, a seasoned host and creative technologist, as she shares invaluable tips on effective guest pitching, optimising video content, and navigating career opportunities in STEM. Ready to unlock the secrets to podcasting success and career growth? Let’s do this. Resources and Links:Carmen’s website: https://www.carmenbraidwood.com.au/ Carmen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenbraidwoodmedia/ Carmen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carmenb...
2024-04-1725 min
STEAM PoweredBuilding compassionate tech, and advocating for diverse voices with Bec NguyenFor many of my guests, the careers and fields that we're in now didn't exist or were just newly conceived when we were at university. So those indirect paths I often speak about were just a matter of course for us. Bec Nguyen is the director of Upbeat Digital and a specialist in UX in digital health.Join us as we speak about her winding path to User Experience Design and design thinking as it grew as a space, building compassionate tech, and advocating for diverse voices no matter what industry you're in.About Bec...
2024-03-1745 min
STEAM PoweredChasing fireballs and the evolution of our solar system with Professor Gretchen BenedixWe've spoken about indirect career paths, but Professor Gretchen Benedix calls hers the pinball method, starting on a course that could change direction when she strikes something that she'd like to delve more into. This method has served Gretchen well and has given her opportunities to work with Dr Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, chase fireballs over the desert, hunt meteorites in Antarctica, and even get an asteroid named after her.Join us as we speak with Gretchen about her journey to astrogeology, discovering how the solar system evolved, and the Desert Fireball Network.
2024-02-1852 min
STEAM PoweredVeterinary policy and mental health with Dr Lydia PethickA common misconception about veterinary sciences is that it’s all about puppies and kittens, but that’s not always the case. Like other care providers, vets can have it tough in the service of the community and there is a lot of active work being done to ensure the vet industry, its people, the community, and not just the animals, can thrive.Join us as we speak with Dr Lydia Pethick, veterinarian, motivational speaker, and television presenter about working in policy and biosecurity as a vet, the state of mental health and wellbeing in the veterinary indu...
2023-12-1240 min
Voix de nos églisesLa vie d’un iranien après sa conversion à Jésus-ChristCeci est la deuxième émission, en compagnie de Frédéric, qui travaille pour l’ONG Portes ouvertes, et Amin, un Iranien qui a dû fuir son pays, parce qu’il s’est converti à la foi en Jésus-Christ.Dans cette nouvelle émission, qui fait suite à celle de la semaine dernière où Amin nous a raconté comment, lui un musulman, a mis sa foi en Jésus-Christ, Amin nous parle aujourd’hui de la persécution qu’il a rencontrée en Iran, et des souffrances qu’il a connues.Vous pourrez retrouver beaucoup d’autres témoignag...
2023-12-0413 min
Voix de nos églisesAmin, un musulman qui accepte Jésus dans son cœurL’ONG Portes ouvertes a été créée par frère André. Sa fonction est de venir en aide, par tous les moyens possibles, à tous ceux qui sont persécutés, à travers le monde, parce qu’ils se réclament de Jésus-Christ.Cette semaine dans Voix de nos Églises, Frédéric, qui travaille pour l’ONG Portes Ouvertes, vient aujourd’hui accompagné de Amin, un Iranien qui a dû fuir son pays du fait de sa foi en Jésus-Christ.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2023-11-2713 min
STEAM PoweredPlant immune systems and SciArt with Eleonora MorattoA common thread between the arts and the sciences is storytelling. In both scenarios you’re building worlds, and creating an understanding of the mechanisms that make the system work (or not work), and the relationships within that bubble.Eleonora Moratto is the Biology Ballerina. She is a freelance professional ballet dancer, and is currently completing her PhD in plant pathogen interactions. Join us as we speak about Eleonora’s work exploring electrical fields and plant immune systems, and her journey as a sciartist.About Eleonora Moratto Eleonora Moratto is The Biology Ballerina. She is...
2023-11-2535 min
STEAM PoweredGrowth and sustainability with Dr Sandy ChongSustainability is more than just the environment. If you look at the UN Sustainable Development Goals, it's also about accessibility, equity, and inclusion in multiple areas of society, and covers things like the economy, infrastructure, community, and yes, climate and the environment. But they're the kinds of goals that bring everybody up so that no one is left behind.Join us in our conversation with Dr Sandy Chong, founding member of the Sustainable Development Goals Forum in WA, former president of the United Nations Association of WA, and member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network. We...
2023-10-2951 min
STEAM PoweredCreating opportunities for work-life choices with Dr Sirisha KuchimanchiWhat is your personal worth? From an internal perspective, it's about having confidence in your sense of self and your values. But let's expand on that. Your worth can also be viewed in the connections you have made in your personal or professional communities, be it the kids' soccer parent who knows a job you'd be great for, or the ex-coworker whose passion project is your passion, too. It's also of course your financial position and what you can do to change it. Because growth in all these areas gives you more space to grow as well....
2023-10-1346 min
STEAM PoweredSystems thinking and the future of architecture with Evelyn LeeArchitecture has always struck me as a multidisciplinary field. It draws knowledge from all areas of STEMM into creating the spaces in which we live and work. But that's not always how this profession is perceived and this reflects in the way the industry has and needs to evolve.Evelyn Lee is Head of Workplace Strategy and Innovation at Slack Technologies, and Founder of Practice of Architecture. Join us as we speak about the Evelyn's journey through architecture and tech, the future of architecture, and systems thinking in physical and organisational environments.About Evelyn Lee
2023-09-1550 min
STEAM PoweredThe interconnectedness of seemingly disparate things with Laura LangdonIt's not about the destination, it's about the journey. But for today's guest, it's about both. Laura Langdon is a developer advocate who has the pleasure of combining her explorations and experience in theatre, computer science, mathematics, education, and data science into a role that rolls all of that into one perfect package. Join us as we speak of about Laura's experience in education, and the beauty of the interconnectedness of seemingly disparate things.About Laura Langdon Laura Langdon is a Developer Advocate at Suborbital Software Systems, where she manages documentation and participates in outreach ac...
2023-08-2256 min
STEAM PoweredBringing compassion back to technology with April WenselWe could all do with a little bit more compassion in our lives, and April Wensel is making sure that we can bring it to our work as well. April Wensel is the founder of Compassionate Coding, helping companies and tech professionals communicate more and effectively so that we can be better at what we do better to each other and better to ourselves.Join us as we speak about April's journey through technology, finding purpose with compassionate coding, and putting the humanity back into technology.About April Wensel April Wensel is an in...
2023-08-0635 min
STEAM PoweredGeospatial analysis and making information beautiful with Helen McKenzieGeographic information systems. There, I've lost a few of you already, but you're missing out because GIS is more than about where things are, but why they're there, and quite a few of those reasons are around why people do people things. Helen McKenzie is a cartographer, data visualiser, and geospatial advocate who is passionate about finding meaning in complex data and making information beautiful.We speak about Helen's love of maps and how we can use geospatial analysis to elegantly give us more meaning to the way we live in the world around us and keep...
2023-07-2152 min
STEAM PoweredReinvention with humility & embracing innovation with Lan TranYou have to pivot or reinvent yourself to stay relevant. This idea gets bandied about a lot these days but there are going to be times in your life and in business where it has to happen.Lan Tran is a powerhouse in sales and marketing is no stranger to this concept. She has seen the decline of the paper business directory with the advent of Google ads, the challenges of returning to work after raising a family, and the devastating impact of crypto on a local metaverse game studio.We speak about approaching reinvention...
2023-05-2942 min
STEAM PoweredHealth and medical research strategy with Professor Moira ClayEver thought about asking a member of Parliament how to become Prime Minister? Moira Clay, a leading research strategist, asked that very question, and she's now cultivated a career helping leaders in health and medical research make an impact in both research and the community.Join us as we speak with Moira about her journey in medical research, and developing a holistic and comprehensive approach to cancer treatment.About Professor Moira Clay Professor Moira Clay is one of Australia’s foremost experts in research strategy. She is a transformational leader and a highly expe...
2023-05-1242 min
STEAM PoweredScience film-making and D&D with Shamini BundellScience communication comes in all mediums, from film-making to journalism, even Dungeons and Dragons, and Shamini Bundell does it all.Shamini is an award-winning filmmaker, a writer, and a journalist, working on the Nature YouTube channel, podcast, and magazine online. She is also one of the members of RPGeeks, combining Dungeons and Dragons with science.Join us as we speak about Shamini's journey through science and science media production, her introduction to Dungeons and Dragons, and applying her broad skillset to both science communication and creative arts.About Shamini Bundell Shamini i...
2023-05-0144 minVoix de nos églisesChrétiens persécutés : L'AfghanistanPar l’émission " Voix de nos Églises ", RCF Sarthe donne aussi la parole à des Églises évangéliques. Au micro cette semaine de Didier Dubin, Frédéric de l’ONG Portes Ouvertes. Sur notre antenne il nous livre aujourd'hui quelques informations sur la situations des chrétiens en Afghanistan.Vous pouvez découvrir bien d’autres témoignages de la sorte en allant sur le site de " Portes Ouvertes ", une ONG qui vient en aide aux chrétiens persécutés à travers le monde.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2023-04-2412 minVoix de nos églisesChrétiens persécutés : La Corée du NordPar l’émission " Voix de nos Églises ", RCF Sarthe donne aussi la parole à des Églises évangéliques. Au micro cette semaine de Didier Dubin, Frédéric de l’ONG Portes Ouvertes. Sur notre antenne il nous livre aujourd'hui quelques informations sur des chrétiens d’origine nord-coréenne, vivant en chine. La Corée du Nord, qui rappelons-le est une fois encore le pays classé 1er, à l'Index Mondial de Persécution des Chrétiens.Vous pouvez découvrir bien d’autres témoignages de la sorte en allant sur le site de " Portes Ouvertes ", une ONG qui vient en aide aux chr...
2023-04-1711 min
STEAM PoweredBranding for Connection and FemTech with Ari KrzyzekHave you ever looked at a business beyond their visual branding and thought about who they are and what they stand for, and who the owners are and what they stand for? Branding is more than just an aesthetic. It's about connection.Join us as we speak with Ari Krzyzek, CEO and Head of Strategy of Chykalophia about Ari's journey to creating her own brand agency, the potential of FemTech to change the narrative around women's health, and why knowing your 'why' can help you to succeed.About Ari Krzyzek CEO and Head o...
2023-04-1548 min
STEAM PoweredSegue: Women and caste in tech in India with Raksha KumarBias and discrimination are everywhere. It's something we as a society are generally trying to improve. But when it comes to solutions, there is nuance in terms of cultural and social context, personal perceptions, and privilege that can complicate matters.Join us as we speak with Raksha Kumar, an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker with a focus on land, forest, and human rights issues. We speak about Raksha's investigative work into the layered and complex issues of caste and sexism in India's tech industry, and elsewhere too.About Raksha Kumar Raksha Kumar is an...
2023-03-191h 04
STEAM PoweredBiomedical to software engineering and paying our experiences forward through mentoring with Krithika ChandramouliIf you can't decide between two career paths, try exploring both. Krithika Chandramouli found biomedical engineering to be a sweet spot between health sciences and technology and was able to explore both pursuits before she found her way to software engineering. Join us as we speak about Krithika's path to software engineering, contributing back to the community through her work and mentorship, and going from a love-hate relationship with running to completing a half-marathon.About Krithika Chandramouli Krithika Chandramouli is a Software Engineer at Meta. She comes with over 8 years of experience working in a r...
2023-03-0451 min
STEAM PoweredThe human side of clinical development and re-inspiring curiosity in science with Leah ElsonCompassion in healthcare is about operating with respect in more ways than one. We've spoken previously about the cultural side of medicine and the program Operating With Respect, but today I speak with Leah Elson about developing technology and procedures that can create psychologically and physiologically better patient outcomes, and also about getting people excited about science again.About Leah Elson Leah Elson is an academically-published clinical development scientist, public science communicator, and non-fiction author. Her research career in human medicine has included the fields of orthopedics, oncology, and neuroscience.Show Notes (link)...
2023-02-171h 01
STEAM PoweredScience Entrepreneurship and Turning Waste into Resources with Dr Kandis Leslie Gilliard-AbdulAzizDr Kandis Leslie Abdul-Aziz is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical and Environmental Engineering department at the University of California, Riverside. She joined the University in 2018 after receiving her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before joining UC Riverside, she was a Provost postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed procedures for synthesising heterogeneous catalysts using atomic layer deposition. She has also worked previously as a Forensic scientist for the Philadelphia police department and as a Refinery chemist at Sunoco Chemicals in Philadelphia after receiving a B.S. in C...
2023-02-0442 min
STEAM PoweredTech, the Arts, and the Value of Human Interaction with Shirley YuShirley Yu is the CEO and Founder of Choosii, the community app for everyone that loves to collect (including herself and her friends - crazy plant collectors). Prior to launching Choosii, she discovered her creative side in high school, studied computer science at Rutgers, and then started an award-winning creative production studio where she created environmental portraiture and conceptual still life works for clients that include New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, Barclays and Toyota.
In our conversation, we talk about Shirley's journey from computer science to entrepreneurism, her creative process, and building communities with our...
2022-12-231h 27
STEAM PoweredDNA - The Code of Life and Diversity for Innovation with Dr Parwinder Kaur
Dr Parwinder Kaur is an award-winning scientist, a passionate leader and positive role model as a mother, and a professor in science for the next generation of diverse scientists to pursue their passion for science and discovery. She leads cross-disciplinary biotechnology research investigating Earth’s biodiversity and natural environments to ensure sustainable futures. She uses her expertise to reach people in new ways, connecting them with their surroundings. Through her diverse research teams, such as ExPlanta, she harnesses STEM to achieve maximised impact. In doing so, she believes this will help us tackle the bigger issues we as society are facing...
2022-12-101h 19
Voix de nos églisesFelipe, un guérillero qui abandonne les armes pour suivre Jésus (1ère partie)Dans l'émission " Voix de nos églises ", RCF Sarthe donne aussi la parole à des Églises évangéliques. Pour les deux prochaines émissions, c’est l'Église Panorama du Mans, qui par l’intermédiaire de Frédéric de l’ONG Portes Ouvertes, nous fait découvrir un haut fait de Dieu en Colombie. Un guérillero, Felipe, qui abandonne les armes pour suivre Jésus-Christ.Vous pouvez découvrir bien d’autres témoignages de la sorte en allant sur le site de " Portes Ouvertes ", une ONG qui vient en aide aux chrétiens persécutés à travers le monde.
2022-11-2811 min
STEAM PoweredSatellites, Wildfires, and Geography as Home Economics on a Global Scale with Dr Jessica McCartyDr Jessica McCarty is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Geography and Director of the Geospatial Analysis Center at Miami University in the United States. She has more than 15 years’ experience in remote sensing and geospatial science to quantify wildland and human-caused fires, fire emissions, agriculture and food security, and land-cover/land-use change. She is a NASA-funded investigator and author or co-author of more than 35 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 data citations, and 1 NASA Technology Transfer. She is a member of the NASA Land-Cover/Land-Use Science Team and an Arctic Council Working Group, and has worked closely with many U.S. fed...
2022-11-261h 37
STEAM PoweredInquiry-based learning and the impact of educators with Anna RitzemaAnna Ritzema is a passionate STEM educator, working in rural and regional Western Australia. In 2020 she was named WA Science and Engineering Teacher, having led her school to the finals of the Governor's STEM awards and becoming a Teacher Development program for STEM and Science. She was awarded the School Plus 2021 Teaching Fellowship. Anna currently works at the Polly Farmer foundation and is an advocate for young girls and Women in STEM. She was a finalist for the Director General's Women of the Year 2020.
In our conversation, we talk about inquiry based learning, and how we can gui...
2022-11-131h 24
STEAM PoweredCultivating careers and diversity in tech with Gry SteneGry Stene loves to share her observations from her 30+ years as an "IT Girl" aka Woman in Tech.
When it came to choosing a career, Gry only had a couple of criteria…
Firstly, she wanted to help people solve problems and create a better world. Secondly, she wanted to prove that girls were as capable as boys. Given her proficiency in maths and science, information technology (IT) was a very real option, and when she realised that IT was likely to be a key component and foundation for solving pervasive problems across industries globally, the cho...
2022-10-181h 22
STEAM PoweredJourneying through academia, industry, and entertainment with Dr Erin MacdonaldErin Macdonald (PhD, Astrophysics) is a tattooed one-woman STEM career panel, with recognition as a researcher, speaker, engineer, and consultant before her current career. She lives in Los Angeles working as a writer and producer and is currently the science advisor for the entire Star Trek franchise.
In our conversation, we talk about Erin's journey through academia, industry, and entertainment, learning to celebrate little wins, and Erin's love of teaching and sharing science to inspire the next generation.
Show Notes: https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/erin-macdonald
[00:00:59] Television and film leading Erin down the path to a...
2022-09-231h 10
STEAM PoweredGenetic Counselling & DNA with Kira DineenKira Dineen, MS, LCGC, CG(ASCP)CM, has a decade of podcast experience fueled by a passion for science communication. She has hosted and produced 6 podcasts. Her main show, "DNA Today", is in the top 1% of podcasts globally. Listeners Discover New Advances in the world of genetics through Kira’s interviews about genetic technology, disorders, and news. The show won the Best 2020 and 2021 Science and Medicine Podcast Awards. "DNA Today" has produced nearly 200 episodes.
In our conversation, we talk about Kira's journey to genetics, genetic counselling, and what we can and can't learn from DNA testing kits.
2022-09-0757 min
STEAM PoweredBetter Patient Outcomes through Healthcare IT with Robin WienerRobin Wiener is a nationally recognised leader and change agent in healthcare IT and patient engagement. She brings more than 20 years of experience in business development, management and product strategy to her position as president and founding partner of Get Real Health.
Ms. Wiener leads business development and marketing efforts for Get Real Health, leveraging her outstanding people skills and a large network of contacts to identify opportunities and close sales. She also cultivates the company's growing list of strategic partnerships around the world.
Ms. Wiener has an innate knack for identifying the skill sets...
2022-08-251h 19
Adventures in PodcastingEpisode 31 Adventures in raising the profile of women in science with Michele OngMichele Ong, is the host of Steam Powered and she joins Pilar all the way from Australia. She started podcasting because she wanted to get a better idea of what women were doing in the STEAM fields. She knew many women doing incredible things in their work and their lives, and wanted to share their stories with others. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics/ medicine, but Michele talks about STEAM, as it includes “art”, which is key when interacting with technology and engineering. Michele asks people to guest on her show after reading...
2022-08-141h 05
STEAM PoweredShe Codes and Building Community in Tech with Kate KirwinKate Kirwin is a passionate advocate for women in STEM and the innovation ecosystem. Founder of She Codes, she has led the steep growth of the project since 2015. Thanks to her work, more than 6000 women have learnt to code. She has hustled to source more than a million dollars from government and industry to support women in STEM. With a regional upbringing, she strongly believes in empowering women from the world’s remotest regions, from as far north as Port Hedland and Karratha, and east as far as Brisbane. Kate has also contributed to the growth of Spacecubed, and sinc...
2022-08-101h 10
STEAM PoweredForensic Chemistry and Physical Evidence with Dr Kari PittsDr Kari Pitts is a Forensic Chemist and Mineralogist in the Physical Evidence Team of ChemCentre’s Forensic Science Laboratory. She holds a PhD and a Masters in Forensic Science from UWA, and a Bachelor of Science with Honours from Curtin University. Working at ChemCentre for nearing 16 years, her expertise is trace evidence; including paint, glass, gunshot residue, soils, fibres, and anything else that isn’t biological, a drug or radioactive. Dr Pitts has reported over 300 cases and given expert evidence in criminal trials in Australia and New Zealand. With a passion for outreach, she was the 2016 RACI WA Bayl...
2022-07-111h 17
Better Work#7 Doing Better Work in (Your Own) IT Projects with Michele Ong“The most important thing to remember is to own your calendar. Because we're all in an environment where we're suddenly at the behest of calendars. Because no one can see each other. So everyone's booking everyone else in. So you do need to learn to give yourself permission to book yourself in. And to take that time to ourselves to re-energize.”Our guest today is Michele Ong, a programmer by trade. Michele is a computer scientist and makes software for people. Throughout her career, she’s been building and developing solutions to help people meet their objectives and re...
2022-07-1038 min
STEAM PoweredSustainable Mental Health in the Workplace & Better Work with Dr Nicole TschierskeDr Nicole Tschierske is a scientist and positive psychology coach who helps experts and teams in STEM do better work.
Nicole works with her clients improve their collaboration and communication skills so their work gets the momentum and recognition it deserves. She also helps construct ways of working that reduce stress, increase motivation and engagement, and deliver results.
Nicole lives in Hamburg, Germany, holds a PhD in chemistry and is trained in coaching, positive psychology, change management, and advanced problem-solving.
When she’s not buried in research papers and books you can find he...
2022-05-1856 min
STEAM PoweredSegue: Data Visualisation and Florence Nightingale with RJ AndrewsRJ Andrews is author and founder of Info We Trust. He is also the editor of the Information Graphic Visionaries book series. RJ's talent is helping organisations solve information problems. His passion is studying the history of information graphics to discover design insights.
In our conversation, we talk about Florence Nightingale's intriguing story, and how she used data visualisation in her campaign for sanitary reform.
Show Notes: https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rj-andrews/
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2022-05-0155 min
STEAM PoweredBetter Technical Interviews and the Inclusivity of Remote Work with Jocelyn JamesJocelyn James is an engineering manager whose previous careers have included teaching, refugee services, and mental health research. As a disabled woman with a background in human rights, Jocelyn is passionate about inclusivity in engineering and ensuring that those with non-traditional routes into the field are not only included but celebrated.
Jocelyn lives in Manhattan with her 12-year-old Italian greyhound Florence, who rules the household despite not contributing to rent.
In our conversation, we talk about Jocelyn's indirect path to software engineering, improving the tech interview experience, and how remote work promotes inclusivity.
Sho...
2022-04-171h 34
STEAM PoweredDeveloper Education & Career Development with Rachel Lee NaborsRachel Lee Nabors has worked in the web development industry for over a decade, working on web animations APIs and tooling with Mozilla, Firefox and the W3C; and working on browsers at Microsoft; and spearheading developer education on React and React Native teams at Meta. They are currently Technical Program Manager leading developer education on AWS Amplify.
In our conversation, we talk about developer education and preparing for your next role.
Show Notes: https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rachel-lee-nabors/
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2022-04-021h 13
STEAM PoweredEpisode Swap: History Detective - Janine HainesThis week STEAM Powered is doing an episode swap with History Detective by Kelly Chase.
History Detective is a podcast for teachers, students and lovers of history. It delves into stories from the past that don't always get told in the textbooks.
This episode is about Janine Haines. Janine Haines was a teacher with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and Mathematics. She was a passionate advocate for girls to study mathematics and the sciences, and went on to pursue a career in politics becoming party leader of the Australian Democrats.
If...
2022-03-2506 min
STEAM PoweredCultivating STEMM and Entrepreneurial Life Skills with Dr Jenine BeekhuyzenDr Jenine Beekhuyzen OAM is a futurist who believes existing structures in the technology industry must change in order to serve tomorrow's digital landscape, and that our children's future job prospects depend on it. Her focus is on leadership, innovation, and education to champion Australian tech entrepreneurship, and address the necessary rebalancing of gender roles within the traditionally male-dominated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) space.
In her highly illuminating presentations, Dr Beekhuyzen discusses her vision for Australia's future in technology, including the changes that will prove critical in helping leaders break traditional approaches that currently hold us...
2022-03-071h 10
STEAM PoweredLeadership and the Arts in Science with Dr Naomi BoxallMild-mannered scientist by day, Dr Naomi Boxall is an intellectually curious, creative, change agent: always seeking to use my talents to improve health for the population. This has been within multiple fields so far, including public health and pharmacoepidemiology…what might be next?
In our conversation, we talk about epidemiology, leadership, and the art in scientific enquiry.
Show Notes (link)
[00:00:49] Naomi's journey to biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.
[00:01:27] Exploring veterinary sciences.
[00:02:11] Seeing the movie "Outbreak" and becoming fascinated by the field.
[00:03:21] Restructuring her course to change trajectory.
[00:03:59] PhD in Campylobacter jejuni.
[00:04:21] Moving from an...
2022-02-201h 14
STEAM PoweredMechanical Engineering with Gabriella Martini (#38)Gabriella Martini is a curious, dynamic and adaptive engineering professional with a proven record of managing a portfolio of engineering projects from concept to implementation.She focuses on embedding sustainable business processes while generating and maintaining relationships, is dependable and a structured thinker who thrives on solving problems in challenging, fast paced and pressurised environments.Gabriella actively participates in a number of programs which promote a healthier STEM pipeline, always curious on how she can further broaden her impact.In our conversation, we talk about mechanical engineering...
2022-02-071h 26
STEAM PoweredData in Context with Audrey Lobo-Pulo (#37)Dr Audrey Lobo-Pulo currently works at LinkedIn and holds a PhD in Physics and a Masters in Economic Policy. She is also accredited by the International Bateson Institute to host and conduct Warm data labs.A member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network for the Future of Digital Economy and Society, Civic Participation and the Future of Government, Audrey is passionate about how technology may be designed for better government and societal outcomes.Previously a Senior Policy Advisor for the Australian Treasury, Audrey has worked for over a decade in areas...
2021-12-261h 33
STEAM PoweredAgroecology and Climate Change with Dr Anika Molesworth (#36)Dr Anika Molesworth is a farmer, scientist and storyteller. She is widely recognised for her work in agriculture and food systems and generating climate change awareness, and is author of Our Sunburnt Country. Awards include Young Farmer of the Year (2015) and Young Australian of the Year, New South Wales Finalist (2017). Anika is passionate about ensuring the best possible future for the planet, people and the food on our plates.In our conversation, we talk about Anika's journey and passion for communicating agroecology and climate change awareness.Show notes and connect with us...
2021-12-1047 min
STEAM PoweredCyber Security with Cairo Malet (#35)Cairo Malet (she/her) is a cyber security professional, specialising in governance, risk and compliance. She currently works for Octopus Deploy, leading their GRC programme. Before moving to Octopus, she spent three years leading risk assessment and remediation at one of the world’s largest mining companies, working with technology across both enterprise and operational environments. Her previous experience includes consulting and internal positions, working with organisations across finance, government, healthcare, telecommunications and resources to assess their security posture and implement policy and process to increase security maturity. She is passionate about providing pragmatic security advice, increasing female representation in...
2021-11-011h 08
STEAM PoweredNative bees and biological taxonomy with Dr Kit Prendergast (#34)Dr Kit Prendergast, also known as The Bee Babette, is a native bee scientist and science communicator. Her research focuses on discovering the biodiversity of native bees and identifying the factors that influence their abundance, diversity, and distribution, so that we can have an evidence-based understanding of their ecologies to better conserve our indigenous bees. Her research has also involved investigating the controversial topic of competition with the introduced European honeybee Apis mellifera. She loves getting out in nature and spending her days among the flowers seeking buzzy bees! In addition to her 'hard core' sciencing, the Bee Babette...
2021-10-1752 min
STEAM PoweredDigital Commons and Public Policy with Pia Andrews (#33)Pia Andrews is an open government and data ninja [1] who has been working in making the world a better place for 20 years. She currently works within the (public sector) machine to transform public services through greater transparency, democratic engagement, citizen-centric design, open data, emerging technologies and real, pragmatic actual innovation in the public sector and beyond. She believes that tech culture has a huge role to play in achieving better policy planning, outcomes, public engagement and a better public service all round. She is also trying to do her part in establishing greater public benefit from publicly funded data...
2021-09-1951 min
STEAM PoweredDeveloper Advocacy and Augmented & Virtual Reality with Jesslyn Tannady (#32)Jesslyn Tannady is a Developer Advocate at Facebook. She creates educational content about Facebook's technologies so that anyone outside of Facebook can use them. In a past life, she worked on video games and augmented reality navigation tools for astronauts for NASA. When she's not thinking about virtual reality technology, she's probably illustrating or voice acting. You can find her on Twitter at @jtannady.In our conversation, we talk about Jesslyn's past life in Augmented and Virtual Reality, tech communities and democratisation, and reflecting on attending women's educational institutions..Show notes and...
2021-09-051h 13
STEAM PoweredAerospace Engineering with Dr Marsha Tufft (#31)Dr. Marsha Tufft is an engineer, author, speaker, and problem-solver. Her passion is helping kids succeed in STEM fields – science, technology, engineering, math. She brings 35 years engineering experience at GE Aviation and degrees in mechanical, aerospace, and materials engineering to the creation of STEM experiments and projects that can be done at home because there’s nothing like learning by doing. She writes middle grade fiction books with a STEAM (=STEM+art) theme because stories change attitudes. Visit her website, www.putneydesigns.com, for STEM experiments, videos, and information about her books.In our conversation, we talk abou...
2021-08-221h 28
STEAM PoweredLearning sciences and science education with Dr Stephanie Ryan (#30)Dr Stephanie Ryan, Ph.D. is a chemist, a boy mom, and a social media influencer who enjoys using her background to create superior educational products and content.
Although an academic at heart, Dr Stephanie is passionate about learning through play. She can be found helping young kids explore the fascinating world around them.
Over the years, Dr Stephanie has taught science to all age groups, both in and out of the classroom, helping toddlers learn about their world and college students define theirs. She is an active member of the chemistry education community and...
2021-08-081h 07
STEAM PoweredAntarctic Whales and Microbial Ecology with Dr Elanor Bell (#29)Dr. Elanor Bell is a senior research scientist at the Australian Antarctic Division where her role combines a passion for conservation and the polar marine environment, with her experience of coordinating multi-national research and translating the outcomes to policy. Throughout her career, Elanor has wintered twice in Antarctica studying some of the smallest organisms on the planet (microbes) and now works on the largest creatures on the planet, Antarctic blue whales.In our conversation, we talk about microbial ecology, seahorses, whales, and working in Antarctica.Show Notes (link)
2021-07-241h 11
STEAM PoweredPlanetary Sciences with Dr Carly Howett (#28)Dr. Carly Howett is an Associate Professor at Oxford University. She is mainly interested in understanding the surface properties of icy worlds, including Saturn’s icy moons, Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, Europa, and Kuiper Belt Objects (including Pluto and Charon). She is the Deputy Principal Investigator of the Ralph Instrument on New Horizons, an Instrument Scientist on NASA’s newly selected Lucy mission and a Co-Investigator on two other NASA missions: Cassini and Europa Clipper.In our conversation, we talk about planetary sciences, icy worlds, and the upcoming NASA Lucy Mission.Show Notes...
2021-06-251h 21
STEAM PoweredIndirect Paths to Tech and Entrepreneurship with Helen Huang (#27)Helen (tw: @heyohelen) is an earth scientist turned product manager turned startup founder. After leaving her mark at companies such as Zynga, Microsoft, and Github, she's gone on to co-found Co.Lab, a platform for technologists to upskill through cross-functional, project-based learning. Helen is especially passionate about thought diversity, the power of learning by doing, and cute cats.In our conversation, we talk about indirect paths to tech, entrepreneurship, and Co.Lab.Show Notes (link)Connect with STEAM Powered:Website...
2021-06-111h 11
STEAM PoweredNuclear Physics and Society with Dr Shelly Lesher (#26)Dr Shelly Lesher is a Professor and Chair of Physics at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse (UWL) and a Guest Professor at the University of Notre Dame with an active research program in experimental low-energy nuclear physics and developing the next generation of scientists.Dr Lesher has authored of over 55 scientific publications which focus on understanding the structure of nuclei in journals such as Physical Review C, Physical Review Letters, and Nuclear Physics A. She is also interested in the intersection of physics and human rights and has served as the chair of the American Physical...
2021-05-301h 23
STEAM PoweredScience Communication Research with Dr Merryn McKinnon (#25)Dr Merryn McKinnon's original degree was in marine science where, after the novelty of moving intertidal snails with a paint scraper wore off, she discovered that talking about her research to other people brought her far closer to her conservation goals than her actual project ever could.This led her to the field of science communication where she has stayed ever since, working in a range of roles and countries. Merryn enjoys the diverse issues science communication allows her to explore, applying her innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.Merryn has worked and...
2021-05-1454 min
STEAM PoweredPublic Health Engineering with Dr Dani Barrington (#24)Dr Dani Barrington uses interactive methods to understand people’s experiences with toilets, menstrual health and hygiene, incontinence and water, with a focus on low-middle income countries. Her participatory research and teaching focuses on ensuring that everyone has access to the services that they want to use, regardless of their income or the country they call home. She's also a Co-founder of the 'Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Failures' initiative, encouraging WASH professionals to be more honest about when things don't work out.Dani is a Lecturer in the School of Po...
2021-04-301h 14
STEAM PoweredChimpanzees and Habitat Fragmentation with Natasha Coutts (#23)Natasha Coutts is a doctoral candidate with the School of Human Sciences at The University of Western Australia (UWA), a postgraduate fellow with UWA's Africa Research & Engagement Centre, and a research affiliate of the Center of Excellence in Biology and Natural Resource Management at the University of Rwanda. Her research takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding how habitat fragmentation can affect the gut microbiome of eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) throughout Rwanda by drawing on methods and knowledge from fields such as socioecology, conservation biology, microbiology, population genetics, and bioinformatics. Her project includes two habituated and one semi-habituated chimpanzee...
2021-04-1650 min
STEAM PoweredComputational Astrophysics and Kilonovae with Dr Heloise F. Stevance (#22)Originally born and raised in France, Dr Heloise F. Stevance moved to the UK to study Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sheffield. After working as a support astronomer at the Isaac Newton Group in La Palma for a year, she obtained her Masters of Physics in 2015. Heloise subsequently started a PhD studying the 3D shape of Core Collapse Supernovae, and earned her title in Spring 2019. In July of that year, Heloise joined the University of Auckland as a Research Fellow to research the evolution of massive stars to better understand how they die and produce Supernovae and...
2021-04-021h 13
Voix de nos églisesLes persécutions des Chrétiens en AfriquePortes Ouvertes va nous donner des exemples précis de ce qui se passe en Afrique et plus particulièrement en Afrique subsaharienne où le foyer du terrorisme brûle de plus en plus fort. Avec des témoignages bouleversants d'hommes et de femmes qui sont au cœur du brasier de la persécution.Au micro de Didier Dubin, Frédéric Manceau de l'ONG Portes Ouvertes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2021-03-2212 min
STEAM PoweredTechnical Program Management with Megan KnoxMegan Knox is an early-in-career technical program manager at Microsoft and recent graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. As a PM, she does long-term planning for her software engineering team and drives success of large scale technical projects through communication and documentation. Prior to her start at Microsoft, she had two internships there to gain experience in a corporate setting.During her time at Ohio State, she founded and presided over student organisation Code 4 Community (C4C) for three years. C4C is designed to demonstrate and implement the...
2021-03-2136 min
Voix de nos églisesLes persécutions des Chrétiens en AsieL'organisation Chrétienne Portes Ouvertes qui vient en aide aux Chrétiens persécutés va nous donner le chiffre total des Chrétiens persécutés dans le Monde. Elle va aussi nous parler des différentes persécutions qui existent. Mais au delà des chiffres et des mots, elle va nous parler de ces hommes et de ces femmes qui vivent directement ces persécutions.Au micro de Didier Dubin, Frédéric Manceau de l'ONG Portes Ouvertes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2021-03-1512 min
STEAM PoweredData visualisation with Annette Hester (#20)Annette Hester heads TheHesterView Inc. and focuses on a new approach to working with data. Her projects show innovation in action. She is best known for bringing together leading experts in their field to form teams that work in unison to deliver excellence in data structuring and in data visualisation. Her work is distinguishable for the quality of the design. She brings decades of experience to her advisory and strategic policy services.Ms. Hester is a member of the Canadian Statistics Advisory Council. She served as a senior advisor to the Deputy Minister of the Government of...
2021-03-081h 18
#OMMalive | Ogni Maledetto Museo aliveS1 E29 - Customer Journey africanaOspite di questa puntata Flavio Pessina.
Diploma universitario in Relazioni Pubbliche allo Iulm, laurea quadriennale in sociologia a Trento. Animatore di comunità per l’ong SVI di Brescia, ha collaborato con CESVI, Fondazione Tovini, Università di Bergamo ed è membro della Commissione Tecnologie Digitali Icom. Responsabile dal 2000 al 2016 dei servizi educativi, dal 2017 è direttore operativo del Museo Africano, specializzato in percorsi didattici analogici e digitali con scuole e centri estivi.
2021-02-1842 min
STEAM PoweredEntrepreneurship and Mentoring with Emily Ross (#19)Emily Ross is a business strategist, advisor, and startup mentor. She is founder of Inkvine, an international growth partner for award-winning technology firms across AI, IoT, Cybersecurity and ecommerce. She writes, lectures and speaks on communications in a digital age. She co-founded SportsTech Ireland in 2017 to help position Ireland as a leading destination for sports innovation and investment. She holds multiple qualifications in Marketing, PR and Analytics, and is an advisory board member for SXSW Pitch, Sure Valley Ventures and GoGreen Routes, a H2020 funded, pan-European research project on urban sustainability and health.In our conversation, we...
2021-01-2939 min
STEAM PoweredEnvironmental Education & Tree Hollows for Wildlife with Abbie Mitchell (#18)As an environmental educator Abbie Mitchell has led programs for NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and EcoXplore. Founding Kids Connecting Nature in 2015 she delivers curriculum-aligned hands-on environmental programs for schools, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, council and community groups, including the ‘Super Pollinators’ about native Australian bees, and ‘Hollow Heroes’, fostering hollow using animals.Kids Connecting Nature is balanced with her other role, as the General Manager of Roots and Shoots (The Jane Goodall Institute Australia), a program designed to inspire youth to identify local proactive solutions to the issues impacting biodiversity and humanity worldwide.
2021-01-0857 min
STEAM PoweredSharks and Science Communication with Dr Blake Chapman (#17)Blake Chapman is a science communicator who finds inspiration in the big, broad world around her. She is a stickler for factual information, but loves to find fun ways to communicate those facts.Blake has a major focus on taking the time to understand an audience: what drives them and what they find interesting and important, then developing clever and creative ways to engage with and educate those audiences on relevant scientific topics. Blake operates her own science communication business, which focuses predominantly on grant and report writing, but she also has a passion for sharks, and...
2020-12-281h 12
STEAM PoweredAlzheimer’s and Science Communication with Dr Sabine Bird (#16)Dr Sabine Bird's background has taken her from a science degree at the University of Cologne in Germany, and extensive work experience at a biotech company for nearly 3 years, to medical research laboratories in Ireland and Australia. Sabine ended up in a clinical setting within the Neurosciences Research team at Edith Cowan University in Perth.While working there, she gained extensive experience in neuropsychological testing of clinical study participants in addition to continuing some laboratory work alongside. Sabine ultimately completed her PhD in Neurosciences within the same research group through the University of Western Australia in Perth.
2020-12-1158 min
STEAM PoweredProbiotic Durian Beer and Bubble Tea with Kriza Calumba (#15)Kriza Calumba is an assistant professor of the Department of Food Science and Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Mindanao. She previously received a Fulbright-CHED scholarship, which allowed her to pursue Master’s studies at Louisiana State University, USA. Her Master’s research was on beer with probiotic bacteria immobilised in durian rind powder. With her interest in probiotics, she also recently opened a probiotic bubble tea business in Davao City, Philippines. She is looking forward to communicating food science to more people as well as providing more health-promoting food options to the general public.In our...
2020-11-2729 min
STEAM PoweredMars Rovers with Keri Bean (#14)Keri Bean is a systems engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. She is the deputy lead Rover Planner (aka Mars rover driver) on the Curiosity Mars rover and is a Helicopter Integration Engineer for the Mars 2020 mission. She got her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Texas A&M University in meteorology, with her focus on studying the weather on Mars. Her hobbies mostly center around Star Wars, as she is an active member of the R2-D2 Builder’s Club with her very own Astromech and cosplays with the Rebel Legion.In our c...
2020-11-1347 min
STEAM PoweredThe Square Kilometre Array with Rebecca WheadonRebecca Wheadon is an experienced manager with a background in project management and Mario Kart. She lives for riding her bike in circles over short distances and also happens to manage the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory in the Mid West region of WA. She is a world champion in track cycling and probably also Mario Kart - the latter of which is not necessarily evidenced by proof. Rebecca has joined CSIRO after working in engineering consulting for the last 12 years, where she was first introduced to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
In our conversation, we talk about...
2020-10-3043 min
STEAM PoweredPublishing and Science Communication with Jasmine FellowsJasmine Fellows (tw: @jasfellows) has a passion for combining science and the arts, from hands-on experiments to hula hooping. She is the Editor of Double Helix, CSIRO’s magazine for young readers. She is also one of the Editors of the new book, More Hands-On Science.
She loves to study and accidentally ended up with a Bachelor of Arts as well as the intended Bachelor of Science. She couldn’t help but go on to postgraduate study in writing and marketing. This blend of different interests and skills have all been channelled into her work at CSIRO, in v...
2020-10-1850 min
STEAM PoweredComputer Science and Writing About Epidemics with Amanda HickieAmanda Hickie has always been interested in ethical questions - at the age of ten annoying her scripture teacher by asking if it was immoral to lie to a murderer. Despite a passion for writing, she studied Computer Science (but quickly recovered) and Cognitive Science.
A change of lifestyle when she and her family moved to Canada resulted in her first novel, AfterZoe. Living down the road from the SARS outbreak also provided the seed for her next novel, An Ordinary Epidemic, released by MidnightSun Publishing in May 2015.
The novel was released in the US...
2020-10-0247 min
STEAM PoweredBeauty Science with Dr Michelle WongDr Michelle Wong is a science educator and content creator at Lab Muffin Beauty Science. Drawing on her chemistry PhD and extensive experience in education, she busts beauty myths and explains the science behind popular beauty products in an easy-to-understand way through her blog, YouTube channel and Instagram. In our conversation, we talk about beauty science, pole dancing, and Asian representation in media.
Show Notes (link)
[00:35] Michelle's beginnings in chemistry.
[01:37] The rebellious act of studying law.
[02:26] Deciding to do the Honours degree that would lead her into higher chemistry.
[03:21] Project Topic: Making cyclic peptides.
[04:25] Where...
2020-09-1839 min
STEAM PoweredSpatial Point Modelling with Prof Janine IllianProfessor Janine Illian joined the University of Glasgow as Chair in Statistical Sciences in 2019. Prior to this, she was a senior lecturer in statistics and Head of Statistics, within the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of St Andrews. She held a Professor II position at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, 2013-2016.
Her work focuses on spatial point process methodology and she is the author of “Statistical Analysis and Modelling of Spatial Point Patterns” (Wiley, 2008), which has become a standard work on point process modelling since its publication. Her research profile focuses on t...
2020-09-0446 min
STEAM PoweredSurgery & Operating With Respect with Assoc Prof Rhea LiangAssociate Professor Rhea Liang (tw: @LiangRhea) is a general and breast surgeon on the Gold Coast. She is a surgical educationalist, Surgical Discipline Lead at Bond University, and Chair of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ (RACS) Operating With Respect Education Committee. She also researches and advocates in diversity and equity issues. On multiple occasions (including recently!) she has been told she is unsuited for surgery for a whole range of reasons including being small, being a woman, being too feminine, being not feminine enough, having kids, being an academic, disliking early starts, getting hungry easily, being too outspoken ab...
2020-08-211h 04
STEAM PoweredCell Membrane Biophysics & Computational Chemistry with Dr Evelyne DeplazesDr Evelyne Deplazes (tw: @DeplazesEvelyne) is a biophysical and computational chemist who is fascinated by the molecular world. Her research is driven by her passion for science and her innate curiosity to 'solve puzzles'. Evelyne is a Chancellor’s Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney and together with other researchers, runs the UTS Membrane biophysics group.
In her research, Evelyne uses Australia’s largest supercomputers as well as lab-based experiments to understand how small molecules interact with the surface of cells. This includes studying how chemical compounds found in venomous animals, plants, or honey interacts with...
2020-08-0758 min
STEAM PoweredGame Ethics and Accessibility in Boardgames with Pauline BelfordPauline Belford is an experienced educator who has spent nearly two decades teaching in post-16 education at both Further Education and Higher Education institutions. She was involved in the development of the first Scottish Higher National Diploma in Computer Games Development – a national qualification delivered across Scotland’s Further Education Colleges. She is also an active researcher in the fields of computer ethics and accessibility in games, and has co-authored several papers on topics such as game design, game ethics, and sexism in gaming. She is currently working part-time as a freelance educational consultant and accessibility researcher, whilst co-authoring a bo...
2020-07-2652 min
STEAM PoweredGeochemistry and Geochronology with Stephanie E. SuarezStephanie Suarez (tw: @geologiststephy) is a PhD student specialising in geochemistry and geochronology. Her research interests include chronology of both terrestrial and extraterrestrial materials. She earned her Bachelor of Science in General Geosciences from the University of Texas at Austin in 2017. As an undergraduate researcher, she determined ages of early land biotas to further understand the rate of land colonisation. She earned her Master of Science in Geology from the University of Houston in 2019, where she determined the crystallisation age of Tissint, the fifth witnessed Martian meteorite fall. She is continuing her studies at the University of Houston as...
2020-07-0940 min
STEAM PoweredWater Policy and Research with Dr Kat TaylorDr Kat Taylor (tw: @Katselenataylor), is a researcher at the ANU’s Crawford School of Public Policy. Through her work in Perth and regional Australia, she has experience in water policy, wastewater irrigation, household water efficiency and drinking water risk management. Kat is the Managing Editor of Global Water Forum.
In our conversation, we talk about dance fitness, water governance, and the Global Water Forum.
Show Notes (link)
[00:49] Why environmental science
[01:46] Working towards a focus on water and water policy
[02:47] The importance of water
[04:24] The scope of water governance
[05:14] The scope and context of...
2020-06-2626 min
STEAM PoweredRenewable Energy in Agriculture with Karin StarkKarin Stark's (tw: @karinstark79) international and professional history combines 18 years of engagement with communities around contemporary environmental issues. She founded the National Renewables in Agriculture Conference in 2019 and is Director of Farm Renewables Consulting. She's a mum, and also works part-time for ReAqua, with previous roles within the NSW State Government and in Landcare.
In our conversation, we talk about her interest in art, the London Cycle Hire Scheme, and renewable energy in agriculture.
Show Notes (link)
[00:47] Studying Environmental Science and Sustainable Development
[01:53] Working in sustainable transport
[02:53] The London Cycle Hire S...
2020-06-1439 min
STEAM PoweredRestoration Seed Ecology with Dr Lucy CommanderDr Lucy Commander (tw: @lucy_commander) is a restoration seed ecologist who has spent over a decade undertaking scientific research with the mining industry to improve mine restoration. Lucy was also the lead editor of the Australian Network for Plant Conservation's Guidelines for the Translocation of Threatened Plants, published in 2018, and is currently Project Manager for the update of the Florabank Guidelines for best practice native seed collection and use, with Australian Network for Plant Conservation and partners.
In our conversation, we talk about her interest in singing and gardening, restoration seed ecology, and her work as...
2020-05-3146 min
STEAM PoweredStem Cell Biology with Rebecca LimRebecca Lim (tw: @BiotechBec) is a scientist working on the clinical translation of cells from the human amniotic sac. She is scientific director for the cell therapies platform at the Monash Health Translation Precinct, and leads the amnion cell biology lab at The Ritchie Centre. Rebecca is also Associate Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University, and a career development fellow with the National Health and Medical Research Council.In our conversation, we talk about weightlifting, work/life balance, Rebecca's love of dogs, and her journey to a career in regenerative medicine and...
2020-05-1647 min