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That's What I Call Science!Episode 167: Edible SoundDr Julia Drouhin is an Artist and curator with the incredible ability to manipulate and reinvent sound. From radiophonics, to edible objects, transformed technology from past generations and an exhibiton based on “my husband is a dead icecream”, we get a peek into Julia’s artistic process, her abstract inspirations and how her art is connected with science. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Anna Abela (@annaoabela)Production: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Ellie Clapham (@EleanorClapham1) Anna Abela (@annoabela)2022-09-1827 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 164: Engineering a way to the bottom of the OceanJoin Sarah and Niamh in this episode as they talk with Phil Durbin from Finite Elements. Phil shares his experiences in mechanical engineering including using tools like finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics within exciting projects like the DeepSea Challenger. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Sarah LydenProduction: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Ellie Clapham (@eleanorclapham)2022-08-2827 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 154: Mechanical EngineeringJoin Sarah and Niamh in this episode as they talk with Dr Sabrina Sequeria from Lightning Protection International. Sabrina was the recipient of the 2021 Exceptional Woman in Tasmanian Manufacturing Award, and shares her diverse journey through engineering in this episode. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Sarah LydenProduction: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Anna Abela2022-06-1927 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 153: Creativity In TechTechnology and Creativity seem like an odd match, but we speak to Annie Gatenby, a Senior UX Designer, whose experiences as a creative in tech have spanned over 10 years, starting surprisingly from a Fine Arts degree. Joined by returning co-host Anna Abela who also followed the path from art to tech. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Anna Abela (www.linkedin.com/in/anna-abela-46a826177)Production: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Eleanor Clapham2022-06-1229 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 152: Isolated Power SystemsJoin Niamh and Sarah in this episode as they talk to Dr Evgenii Semshikov about his PhD research into isolated power systems, and what lessons we might be able to learn from these systems to transition our urban grid infrastructure towards more renewable energy.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Sarah LydenProduction: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_)2022-06-0527 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 151: Electric VehiclesJoin Niamh and Sarah in this episode as they talk to Assoc. Prof Evan Franklin about the challenges and barriers to electric vehicles. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Sarah LydenProduction: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_), 2022-05-1527 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 149: Kate’s Planty PhDHear about TWICS team-member Kate’s PhD research from zapping trees, to the findings, highlights, challenges and advice to other PhD students. A love of words, the excitement of looking inside of plants, along with a passion for understanding and protecting plants drives Kate’s continued love for research. We are sure you’ll feel the passion through the airwaves in this interview with Dr Niamh Chapman and (nearly Dr) Kate Johnson. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Production: Sarah LydenMedia & Promoti...2022-04-1727 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 146: A moment with MibuThis week Niamh interviews TWICS co-host and marine scientist Mibu Fischer. Mibu is a Quandamooka woman with a connection to sea country, her work has focused on the impacts of climate change on Indigenous communities. At TWICS Mibu has been a creative genius and a strong advocate for Indigenous knowledge on the show. She is a powerful, quiet leader in our community and a champion of increased representation of women, Indigenous people and other under represented groups in STEM. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Production: Sarah L...2022-03-2727 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 145: Paramedic to EntrepreneurDr Niamh Chapman interviewed paramedic turned entrepreneur George Polous from Jay-Nik. George is from north-west Tassie and from working in emergency settings saw there was a need to improve the way medications were delivered to patients in these high stress environments. George and co-founder Clare found a simple yet innovative way to adapt the typical syringe used to give medications to make it easier to track what medications were delivered and to who. Listen in to hear how the journey from frontline health worker to medical technology innovator. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod2022-03-2027 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 142: World Engineering DayTasmanian Young Professional Engineer of the Year David Ewers from VEC Civil Engineering joins Niamh and Sarah to discuss sustainable engineering practice in this special episode for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Sarah LydenProduction: Sarah Lyden Media & Promotion: Mibu Fischer (@miburose), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2022-02-2727 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 141: Journey of a geodesistPremiers Tasmanian Researcher of the Year 2021, Professor Matt King chats with Niamh and Mibu about navigating a career in STEM and also explains the importance of geodesy (and what it is!). Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Mibu Fischer (@miburose)Production: Sarah Lyden Media & Promotion: Mibu Fischer (@miburose), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2022-02-2027 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 137: Earth from a DistanceJoin Niamh and Sarah in this episode as they talk to Brian Salmon about satellites and engineering. Brian takes us through how satellite images are processed to become useful and what some of the key applications of these images are. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Sarah LydenProduction: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys), Mibu Fischer (@miburose) 2021-11-2827 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 130: Improving maternal healthIn this episode we interview Dr Andrew Ottaway, the founder of Health Volunteers International. Andrew’s charity aims to improve medical education and capacity building to improve quality of health care in African countries. With particular focus on improving maternal health and access to safe deliveries.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Production: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys), (Mibu Fischer @miburose)2021-10-1027 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 126: Quantitative Marine EcologyThis week Niamh and Hannah interview quantitative marine ecologist Dr Nicole Hill. Together they take a deep dive into Nicole’s research, including her career highlights such as diving into Antarctic waters and encountering diverse wildlife.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Hannah McCleary (@mcleary_hannah)Production: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys), Mibu Fischer (@miburose), Kelsey Picard (@KelseyOnScience)2021-09-1227 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 124: Engineering, Architecture and SoundJoin Sarah and Niamh in this episode as they talk to Assoc. Prof. Damien Holloway from the School of Engineering at UTAS about architectural acoustics. Damien’s diverse engineering career has spanned from ship hydrodynamics to structural health monitoring to architectural acoustics. In this episode we focus on research work into the acoustics of concert halls and the experience of musicians in these spaces. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Sarah LydenProduction: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Kate Johnso...2021-08-2927 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 120: Environmental EngineeringJoin Sarah and Niamh while they talk to environmental engineer Robyn Bussey. Robyn’s diverse experiences shows the range and scope of work in the environmental engineering, from runways and infrastructure projects to wastewater and wetlands. Discover what you can do to ensure environmental concerns are at the forefront of engineering projects. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Co-Host: Sarah LydenProduction: Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Sophie Calabretto (@sophluidynamics), Hannah McCleary (@mccleary_hannah), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2021-08-0127 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 118: Family History Piecing together the pastConvict ancestry, adoption and skeletons in the closet, find out about the tensions and joys of delving into your family’s past, along with the resources that State Libraries Tasmania have to offer, in preparation for family history month in August!Kate Johnson and Niamh Chapman interview Archivist, Dr Alicia Marchant and family history researcher Beverley Morritt from Libraries Tasmania about Genealogy (Family History) in all its complexities!Host: Niamh Chapman and Kate JohnsonProduction: Sarah LydenPromotion: Kate Johnson, Mibu Fi...2021-07-1827 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 115: Tremendous Turbo ChooksNative hens, turbo chooks, whatever you know them as they are a distinctive character in the Tasmanian landscape, but despite their abundance, their populations on Maria Island are shrinking. Kate Johnson and Niamh Chapman interview PhD student Lucile Leveque from the University of Tasmania to learn about her research into the factors that are contributing to their decline.Host: Niamh Chapman and Kate JohnsonProduction: Sarah LydenPromotion: Kate Johnson, Hannah McCleary, Kelsey PicardShow theme music: Kevin MacLeod2021-06-2727 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 113: The buzz around bee healthOne third of the world's food production relies on bee pollination. There is global concern that agricultural sprays may be negatively affecting bee health and foraging behavior. Kelsey Picard and Niamh Chapman interview PhD student Meng Yong Lim from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, and learn about how the bees gut microbiome may be affecting their foraging behaviour and overall health. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Kelsey Picard (@KelseyOnScience)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles), Olly Dove (@littledove440) & Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Sophie Calabretto (@sophluidynamics), Hannah McCleary (@mccleary_hannah) & Ka...2021-06-1327 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 112: Heart health and fitnessEver wondered how fitness and exercise actually benefit health?This episode, Dr Niamh Chapman talks fitness, heart health and more with guests Dr Rachel Climie and Dr Martin Shultz, exercise physiologists and researchers.Listen to find out all about fitness, heart health, blood pressure and the benefits of becoming physically active today!Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440) & Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2021-06-0627 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 111: Ecological decision scienceWhen, where and what action should we take in order to maximise the impact of our biodiversity conservation efforts?This week, Niamh and Sophie speak to mathematician Dr Kate Helmstedt about using decision science for biodiversity conservation, and how mathematics is being used to understand ecosystems, how we interact with them, and how they should be managed.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Sophie Calabretto (@sophluidynamics)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles), Olly Dove (@littledove440) & Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2021-05-3027 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 110: The Downfalls of DopingWe’ve all seen headlines of athletes disgraced by a doping scandal, but what exactly is it the athletes are taking, and why? This week, Kate McMaster from the University of Tasmania talks to Niamh and Olly about her work researching the effects of insulin on an athlete’s performance, and the not-so-dope world of doping in sport. Kate is also the President of the newly formed UTAS Women’s Society and talks to us about the importance of a supportive feminist network.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Olly Dove...2021-05-2327 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 109: Food allergies and phonesFor Pint of Science 2021, Dr Niamh Chapman interviewed Dr Jordi Nelis about his innovative approach to food safety.Smartphone-based devices for allergen detection have the potential to empower people with food allergies to check if food is safe themselves. For technology like this, accuracy is so important particularly as sensing allergens can be extremely difficult in processed foods as the shape and way we identify the allergen is changed with things like heating, cooling or fermenting. Tune in to hear more. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS)2021-05-1627 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 108: Stories, Science & the Southern OceanNiamh Chapman and Kate Johnson talk to award winning illustrator and author Coral Tulloch. We learn how creating a picture book is remarkably similar to working on a scientific project, involving observation, collaboration and extensive research. We hear about Coral’s experience of Antarctica and Macquarie Island, the subject of some of her books, along with her collaborations with both Australian author Alison Lester and the many scientists she has worked with along the way. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles), Olly Dove (@littledove440) & Sar...2021-05-0927 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 107: Smelling SoilFrom Antarctica to volcanoes, microbes are everywhere in our environment! Dr Shane Powell from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture studies how these microbes can benefit us - from cleaning up oil spills, to improving soil health on farms. Hosted by Dr Niamh Chapman and Kelsey Picard.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Kelsey Picard (@KelseyOnScience)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles), Olly Dove (@littledove440) & Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_), Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2021-05-0227 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 106: Building Information ModellingIn this episode Sarah and Niamh interview expert guest Klaus Stroehl from Gandy and Roberts, and Dr Assaad Taoum from School of Engineering at UTAS, on Building Information Modelling (also known as Building Information Management). See how this approach is transforming the construction industry and new technological developments including using Virtual and Augmented Reality in the construction industry.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Sarah LydenProduction: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440) & Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2021-04-2527 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 105: Taking a dive into fisheries scienceTun-a in to hear Olly and Niamh chat with Craig Proctor about the bubbly underwater world of fisheries science! Across multiple decades, Craig’s career has led him from learning Indonesian in the classroom, to working as an international fisheries scientist in Indonesia, to being back in the classroom inspiring future scientists while encouraging them to keep up their language skills. His pathway took a few unexpected turns along the way, so join us to hear his fishy tale. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHosts: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Olly Dove (@littledove440)Production: Mere...2021-04-1827 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 104: Exploring the world of 5GJoin Niamh and Sarah in this episode to learn all about 5G with our expert guest PhD candidate Zac Harrold from the School of Engineering at the University of Tasmania. We’ll discuss the differences between 3G, 4G and 5G, what we can expect with the introduction of 5G and the future of cellular communications.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Sarah LydenProduction: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440) & Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2021-04-1127 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 103: Ice, ice, maybe?Ice shelves can be as large as a small country, so how can ocean waves and sea ice contribute to their catastrophic destruction?This week, Dr Niamh Chapman and Dr Sophie Calabretto speak to multi-award-winning applied mathematician Associate Professor Luke Bennetts about wave science, sea ice modelling, and their link to catastrophic destruction of ice shelves on the Antarctic Peninsula.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Sophie Calabretto (@sophluidynamics)Production: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440) & Sarah LydenMedia & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2021-04-0427 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 102: Science & Engineering ChallengeThe Science and Engineering Challenge is an outreach program to change students' perceptions of science and engineering. The day involves fun and competitive hands-on activities. It lets students see that science and engineering are more than just equations and theory but requires creativity, innovation, problem solving and teamwork!We chat with students from Clarence High school, Montrose Bay High school, Oatlands District High School and Woodbridge School about what challenges they undertook and what they took away from the day.The Challenge is coordinated by the University of Tasmania in collaboration with the University of...2021-03-2827 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 98: Transportation EngineeringTune in to hear Sarah and Niamh chat with Mathew Brooks about all things transportation engineering.Mathew Brooks is a Senior Associate Transport Engineer with Jacobs and was awarded Tasmanian Professional Engineer of the Year in 2019 and Young Engineer of the Year in 2016. He has worked on many significant transport and civil infrastructure projects and shares his professional insights into all our traffic related questions in Hobart and more widely.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Sarah LydenProduction: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440)M...2021-02-2827 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 89: Eagles and engineeringHave you ever seen reflecting devices on power lines or birds perched above the lines? These engineering solutions are part of a push towards sustainability in the power system to reduce the risk that threatened birds, like the Wedge-tailed Eagle, will be injured by the power lines. Listen to this episode to learn more about the risk mitigation approaches and engineering practices which TasNetworks takes with guests Mandy Fish and Thomas Webster, and to learn more about what you can do to support this sustainability effort. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodImage Credit: Dean Hohn2020-11-2927 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 85: Making lighting design human centricIn this episode we explore the world of lighting design in buildings approached from a human centric perspective. Our guest Landon Bannister, who has over 20 years experience in lighting design, provides insights into how existing lighting standards don’t match our current environments and how lighting design can be approached in a way that considers the humans using the space. This new field builds on studies from the early 2000’s showing the effect that lighting can have. Examples of lighting design are discussed including the outcomes of a change in lighting design in a classroom.Show theme music...2020-11-0127 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 81: The Science of Water and Wastewater EngineeringIn this episode we interview Phoebe Nash a chemical engineer who works in the water and wastewater engineering field. With Phoebe we explore how water is treated before it reaches our taps, what happens when water enters the sewers and measures towards increasing sustainability in the industry.Phoebe Nash received the 2019 Engineers Australia Tasmania Young Professional Engineer of the Year Award.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHosts: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Dr Sarah LydenProduction: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440)Media & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2020-10-0427 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 71: Exploring the world of biomedical engineeringIn this episode we explore the world of biomedical engineering, starting with discussing what a biomedical engineer does and some interesting projects occurring in this space in Tasmania. Work completed by local Tasmanian engineers in the development of “OxyGenie” technology which is used in neonatal ventilators is a key component of this episode.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHosts: Niamh Chapman (@nchapmanTAS) & Dr Sarah LydenProduction: Meredith Castles (@meredithcastles) & Olly Dove (@littledove440)Media & Promotion: Olivia Holloway (@LivHolloway_) & Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys)2020-07-2627 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 56: Small island BIG energy!In this episode we explore all things hydro power related including the exciting opportunities of pumped hydro. Wind and Solar are renewable resources which vary significantly based on the weather, so technology to store this energy for use when demand increases is becoming important. While batteries have limitations to store all this extra renewable energy, pumped hydro presents an improved large-scale energy storage solution.To listen on demand or to access all previous episode visit our podcast webpage via this link: https://thatssciencetas.buzzsprout.com/For more updates follow us on:Facebook: https://www...2020-04-1227 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 50: International Women's Day Part 1 - The Co-HostsIn celebration of International women’s day (8th of March), we have an awesome 3-part special! To kick it off, we have an episode with ALL of our team members at TWICS. Tune in to get to know the women working hard behind the scenes to bring weekly content covering all things STEM. We will also introduce a team member each day of this week and highlight the contributions women are making to our science community - follow us on Facebook or Twitter for updates search (@ThatsScienceTAS) or use the links below. Hannah McCle...2020-03-0128 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 46: Engineering solutions for bushfire resilienceCan power grids cause bushfires and what advances have made engineering climate change resilient infrastructure a possibility for our communities? Niamh Chapman and Dr. Sarah Lyden interviewed Samantha Vahedi from Hydro Tasmania and Jason King from Tas Networks about the challenges for engineers in the face of a changing climate and increased bush fire risk. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatsScienceTAS/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatsScienceTASHosts: Niamh Chapman and Dr. Sarah LydenGuests: Samantha Vahedi, Hydro Tasmania and Jason King from Tas NetworksProduction: Meredith CastlesM...2020-02-0229 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 39: Going off gridThis week we bring you an engineering special as the isolated power systems workshop brought engineering leaders from around the world to Hobart, Tasmania. What are isolated power systems? Essentially, they are any system that supplies electricity to those off the main electricity grid supply. From small scale operations to one or two households to more complex solutions for small to medium size regional communities, our special guest Dr Gwen Holdman Director of the Alaska Center for Energy and Power fills us in on the creativity to develop sustainable power systems. Hosts: Niamh Chapman and Dr. Sarah...2019-11-2438 min
That's What I Call Science!Episode 31: Human engineering - putting people at the heart of solutionsDr Sarah Lyden and Niamh Chapman cover why human-centered engineering is crucial for designing solutions and the work of Engineers Without Borders with special guests Andrew Koolhof and David Pointing. We also caught up with some first-year engineering students who have just taken part in a project to put people at the heart of engineering solutions. The first team was MArtin Croall, Joe Bailey, Martin Blengsli and Izaac Denholm who had a simple yet innovative solution for power supply (cover image). The second team was Dominic Brown and Thomas Little who filled us in on a solution for water...2019-09-2930 min