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Stories for the futureGeoscientists at the Core of Sustainability, with Emer Caslin from iCRAGGeoscientists are essential for shaping a sustainable future, and today's conversation dives deep into how they can transition away from traditional fossil fuel industries towards more innovative and environmentally friendly roles.
I chat with Emer Caslin, a business development manager at ICRAG, who shares her journey from the oil and gas sector to exploring geoscience's contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals. We discuss the importance of engaging younger generations in geoscience, emphasizing the need for increased visibility and relevance in schools. Emer highlights the collaborative efforts between geoscientists and social scientists to tackle pressing challenges like climate...
2024-10-1736 minStories for the futureConversations Across the Divide: Inside Insights on Energy Transition (An EAGE Special)We kick off the new season with a special episode featuring six different voices from the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) Annual Conference in Oslo.
The episode explores how to foster better understanding and dialogue between professionals in the oil and gas sector and the general public. Key themes include energy transition, sustainability, the role of geoscience, and the importance of collaboration and trust. The episode features soundbites with geoscientists and industry professionals, discussing the dilemmas and challenges in the energy transition.
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2024-08-2237 min
Seismic Soundoff211: Connecting the Energy Transition to Societal Engagement"How do we move towards a greater societal understanding of what's required to achieve the goals of decarbonization? Building a sustainable society requires everybody, all the citizens, to do a whole bunch of different things, many of which are minor."
Murray W. Hitzman, the Director of iCRAG, highlights the energy transition and how to communicate it with the public.
iCRAG is the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre in Applied Geosciences hosted by University College Dublin. In this episode, we explore Ireland's energy and sustainability challenges. With Ireland's advantageous position for harnessing wind and solar power, as well as the untapped...
2024-02-0121 min
Futureproof with Jonathan McCreaHow does the human eye see so many colours?Scientists in Maryland in the United States are exploring what a lab-grown retina can tell us about how we can see millions of colours. Joining Jonathan to explain more about the research is Robert J. Johnston Jr. Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Johns Hopkins University.Also joining Jonathan for this week's Newsround is Dr. Susan Kelleher, School of Chemical Sciences, DCU & Dr Fergus McAuliffe, Communications and Engagement Manager, iCRAG.
2024-01-2837 min
Futureproof with Jonathan McCreaWhat makes urine yellow?We all know that our urine is yellow, or at least, it should be. While we have known for some time that it is urobilin that's responsible for the yellow pigment, it was unclear what was responsible for the urobilin's production - that is of course, until very recently. Brantley Hall, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Maryland joins Jonathan to discuss.Also joining us for this week's installment of Newsround is Fergus McAuliffe, Education, Public Engagement, and Communications Manager at iCRAG & Dr. Oran...
2024-01-1430 min
Futureproof with Jonathan McCreaWarning drivers of road obstacles with 3D hologramsRoad safety has been at the forefront of the minds of many of us with the significant death toll last year but scientists at the University of Cambridge are exploring a new way of warning drivers of road obstacles through 3D holograms. Joining Phil Smyth to discuss this is Jana Skirnewskaja from Cambridge’s Department of Engineering.Also joining Phil for Newsround is Lianne Shanley, Ph.D. Researcher from the School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Dublin & Dr. Fergus McAuliffe from iCrag.
2024-01-0731 min
I'm Grand MamBonus Episode - And That's On Periodic TableThis week the boys are bringing you a very special episode in partnership with Science Week. But of course, the lads couldn’t just wing their way through this one so they enlisted the help of award-winning science communicator, Dr Fergus McCauliffe who is the Communications and Public Engagement Manager at iCRAG. Together the lads discuss all things to do with the climate crisis and the importance of biodiversity and take a look at the pros and cons of living on different planets if Earth became uninhabitable. Science Week 2023 is running from the 12th to the 19th o...
2023-11-1543 min
Futureproof with Jonathan McCreaEIRSAT-1: Ireland’s first satellite set for launchThe Educational Irish Research Satellite 1 (EIRSAT-1) is set for launch in November, which will make it Ireland’s first venture into space. To discuss, Jonathan is joined by Dr. David McKeown, Assistant Professor/Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at UCD, and the Engineering Manager for the EIRSAT-1 project.For this week's episode of Newsround, Jonathan is joined by Dr Oran Kennedy, Associate Professor of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI & Dr. Fergus McAuliffe, Communications and Public Engagement Manager at iCRAG, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Applied Geosciences.
2023-11-1232 min
Futureproof with Jonathan McCreaAre we too fixated on optimising our world?What are the consequences of living in a world so driven by efficiency, pace, and cost? Applied mathematician Coco Krumme, uses mathematical modelling to get to the bottom of this in her new book 'Optimal Illusions: The False Promise of Optimisation' - she joins Jonathan to discuss.Also joining Jonathan to go through the top news stories from the world of science is Dr. Fergus McAuliffe from iCRAG & Laura Healy, Sustainable Food Production Scientist with Teagasc.
2023-10-0133 min
Futureproof with Jonathan McCreaTickertape Synesthesia & The Future of Quantum ComputingAlthough on the outside we may all seem very similar, we experience the world in wildly different ways.
A fascinating illustration of this is 'Tickertape Synesthesia' in which people experience live subtitles of every sound around them appearing in front of their very eyes.
Joining Jonathan to discuss the condition is Professor Laurent Cohen, Professor of Neurology at the Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris.
Also joining Jonathan is Professor Séamus Davis, Professor of Quantum Physics at University College Cork. Together they discuss quantum computing and its future.
Dr. Susan Kelleher, Assistant Professor of Polymer Chemistry at DCU & Dr. Fergus...
2023-03-2651 min
Discovery to Recovery26. Tackling Parachute ScienceWhat does an early career researcher working on a Proterozoic Pb-Zn deposit in Namibia have in common with a senior scientist at the forefront of geothermal research in New Zealand? Listen in to hear how passionate they both are about the negative impact of ‘Parachute Science’ - effectively dropping in and conducting research without local collaboration. To tackle this issue, we need to work with scientists who live and work in our field areas and communicate our results with local communities. There are obvious barriers but as Halleluya Ekandjo says ‘Can we do better? Of course we...
2022-11-2143 min
iCRAGoramaiCRAGorama All Stars: Reunited!In this very special reunion episode, twelve of our previous guests return! Ben and Niamh invite them to answer questions about research, careers and pursuing a PhD, submitted by students from UCD. A thirteenth special guest appears and we chat about the future of iCRAGorama.Hosted by Ben Couvin and Niamh Faulkner. Produced by Ben Couvin, Niamh Faulkner & Claire Geel. Original music by Harry Couvin. Edited by Claire Geel & Ben Couvin.
2022-04-211h 13
iCRAGoramaiCRAGorama Live! @iCRAG2021 with Drs Jennifer Craig and Koen TorremansAs iCRAG launches its second phase at the iCRAG 2021 event, we opened the show with a live taping of iCRAGorama! We interviewed Jennifer Craig, COO of iCRAG, and Koen Torremans, one of the first people to join iCRAG, who started as a post-doc and is now an Ad Astra assistant professor. We chat about their journeys and how working at iCRAG has changed their view on geoscience. Hosted by Ben Couvin and Niamh Faulkner. Produced by Ben Couvin, Niamh Faulkner and Fergus McAuliffe, with support from iCRAG. Introduction produced and edited by Ben Cou...
2021-12-0931 min
iCRAGoramaS3E12 - "The Entire History of Planet Earth" with Prof David ChewIn this final episode of Season 3, we invited Dave Chew from Trinity College Dublin, and we asked him to tell us the history of the Earth and how its appearance changed from lava ball to Snowball to what it is now. We find out how sedimentary provenance analysis and zircon help us date the build-up of past mountain chains in Ireland and in the rest of the world. Hosted and produced by Niamh Faulkner and Ben Couvin. Edited by Ben Couvin.
2021-11-2543 min
iCRAGoramaS3E11 - "Advising Policy Makers" with Prof Quentin Crowley and Dr Nicholas VafeasOur guests in this episode have both helped getting geoscience more prominent within Irish politics. Quentin raises awareness on radon hazards in Irish homes, while Nick has just completed a placement at the Oireachtas, advising TDs on the potential of geothermal energy development in Ireland. They share with us their recent experience in the matter.Hosted and produced by Niamh Faulkner and Ben Couvin. Edited by Ben Couvin.
2021-11-1148 minDiscovery to Recovery19. Geological Surveys for Explorers and SocietyGlobally, the work of geological surveys supports mineral exploration, but also touches on many areas that are fundamental for human society. This week look at the different types of work at three surveys and see how they support exploration, but also wider society.First up is ‘The Capacity Builder’, with Andrew Bloodworth (British Geological Survey) highlighting the work they do globally to support low- and middle-income countries. Much of this support comes in the form of providing digitization of important data records, but an important element is to exchange knowledge and skills between organizations. Andrew also...
2021-11-0852 min
iCRAGoramaS3E10 - "Earth Science in the Arts" with Martina O'BrienMartina O'Brien is the UCD Parity Studios/iCRAG Artist in Residence 2020. We asked her why she chose earth science and marine science as the main subject of her art work. She told us about her experience joining a science expedition at sea, and how her art projects always start out of curiosity. We then discussed the relevance of artists and scientists coming together and collaborating.Hosted and produced by Ben Couvin and Niamh Faulkner. Edited by Ben Couvin.
2021-10-2842 min
iCRAGoramaS3E9 - "Carbon Capture and Storage" with Prof Jennifer McElwain and Dr Juan Diego Rodriguez-BlancoTogether with Jennifer McElwain, Professor in Botany, and Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco, Assistant Professor in Mineralogy and PhD supervisor to Niamh, we chat about their respective research on innovative techniques for the capture and long-lasting storage of atmospheric carbon dioxyde. In the end, we find out whether CO2 storage is an efficient tool to mitigate climate change.Hosted and produced by Niamh Faulkner and Ben Couvin. Edited by Niamh Faulkner and Ben Couvin.
2021-10-1446 min
iCRAGoramaS3E8 - "iCRAGorama at Sea Part 2: Life Aboard The Celtic Explorer" with Dr Haleh Karbala Ali, Matt, Erica & the PoRo-CLIM Crew!In this second part of iCRAGorama At Sea, we chat with Haleh from DIAS about her first experience on a research vessel, and together with returning guests Matt Allison and Erica T. Krueger, we talk about the hardships of a life at sea and what we learned about ourselves during the expedition. We also take a tour of the Celtic Explorer and go chat with some of the scientists and crewmates onboard! Hosted and produced by Niamh Faulkner and Ben Couvin. Edited by Ben Couvin.
2021-09-2344 min
iCRAGoramaS3E7 - "iCRAGorama at Sea Part 1: The PoRo-CLIM Expedition" with Dr Steve Jones, Erica T. Krueger & Matt AllisonFor the first time in history, a podcast was recorded in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean! In this two-parter special, we're taking you aboard the R/V Celtic Explorer to meet the crew of the PoRo-CLIM Expedition. The research cruise, led by Dr Steve Jones, aims to gather geophysical data on the oceanic crust to learn more about how fast climate changed during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum. Matt and Erica also tell us about their multifaceted outreach work in the second half of the episode. Hosted and produced by Ben Couvin and Niamh Faulkner. Edited by Ben Couvin.
2021-09-0946 min
iCRAGoramaS3E6 - "A Climate in Crisis" with Drs Jean O'Dwyer and Audrey MorleyIs the Gulf Stream about to disappear? Will groundwater stay safe to drink? Is there still hope or are we all doomed? And what is iCRAG doing to help finding solutions to mitigate the climatic and environmental crisis? All the answers to these questions are answered in this episode, as Jean O'Dwyer from UCC, head of the Environmental Geosciences programme at iCRAG, and Audrey Morley, from NUIG, president of the Network of Arctic Researchers in Ireland (NARI), discuss these hot topics... Hosted and produced by Ben Couvin and Niamh Faulkner. Edited by Ben Couvin.
2021-06-1751 min
iCRAGoramaS3E5 - "Jurassic Earth" with Elspeth WallaceElspeth is the Education and Public Engagement officer at iCRAG, as well as a PhD researcher at the University of Manchester. She is interested in the palaeoenvironment of the Jurassic Morrison Formation in North America, and she tells us about the ecosystem in which dinosaurs used to live. We also chat about new and upcoming public engagement events iCRAG will be running.Hosted and produced by Ben Couvin and Niamh Faulkner. Edited by Ben Couvin.
2021-06-0342 min
iCRAGoramaS3E4 - "Scientists Behind Screens" with Drs Nick Scroxton and Lingli ZhouNick and Lingli are two post-doctoral researchers at University College Dublin, where they run the weekly webinars, as well as occasional online social events. We discussed the difficulties of networking, collaborating and socializing during the time of a pandemic, and suggest some solutions.Hosted and produced by Niamh Faulkner and Ben Couvin. Edited by Ben Couvin.
2021-05-2045 min
iCRAGoramaS3E3 - "Irish Stratigraphy: The Blue Book Project" with Rob Doyle and Eoin McGrathRob is the project manager for the Blue Book project at iCRAG, an upcoming online repository of borehole information about the Carboniferous strata in Ireland, home to many Pb and Zn ore bodies. With Eoin from Geological Survey Ireland, they tell us why un update from the original Blue Book by Mike Philcox was needed, and what impact the new version will have on the mining industry sector in Ireland.Hosted and produced by Niamh Faulkner and Ben Couvin. Edited by Niamh Faulkner and Ben Couvin.
2021-05-0641 min
iCRAGoramaS3E2 - "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion" with Aileen DoranJess and Niamh chat with Aileen about the recent EDIG online conference, which addressed diversity issues in the field of geoscience, and discuss ways to improve and promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.Hosted and produced by Niamh Faulkner and Jess Franklin. Edited by Ben Couvin.
2021-04-2246 min
iCRAGoramaS3E1 - "iCRAG Returns!" with Prof Murray Hitzman, director of iCRAGMurray Hitzman is the current director of the Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG). In this episode, we talked about his career, how he became iCRAG's director and how geoscientists are helping make our economy more sustainable. iCRAG recently received €28 million of funding and we discuss how the money will be used in the next 6 years, and how it will help mitigating climate change.Hosted and produced by Ben Couvin and Niamh Faulkner. Edited by Ben Couvin.
2021-04-0855 min
iCRAGoramaiCRAGorama Season 2 Theme TuneThe original music from iCRAGorama Season 2, composed by Harry Couvin.
2021-03-0900 min
iCRAGorama"Aoife Had One Wish... (For Christmas)" - Holiday Special with Drs Aoife Brady and Aoife Blowick!It's Christmas already! For this very special occasion, Ben and Jess debrief the Year That Never Was with iCRAG's research programme managers Aoife Blowick and Aoife Brady, while new recruit Niamh shoots rapid-fire questions and the most impossible Christmas trivia quiz.Hosted by Ben Couvin, Jess Franklin and Niamh FaulknerProduced and edited by Ben Couvin
2020-12-1538 min
iCRAGoramaS2E10 - "The Power of Communication" with Jonathan McCreaFor the season finale, we are joined by Jonathan McCrea, the host of Futureproof, popular science programme on Newstalk! We asked him how he came up with the idea of bringing science to national radio, chatted about how to become a better communicator and learned more about the FameLab competition.Hosted by Ben Couvin and Jess FranklinEdited and produced by Ben Couvin; Original music by Harry Couvin.
2020-07-2132 min
iCRAGoramaS2E9 - "Exploring for Metals Using Ash and Beer!" with Hilde KochHilde, from Trinity College Dublin, is a PhD student who is working on dating volcanic ash layers related to Zn/Pb deposits in Ireland. She let me know how her project helps knowing better the timing of ore mineralisation and we chatted about what makes her science communication award-worthy. Ben also tries to speak German with the guest!Hosted and produced by Ben Couvin.Edited by Ben Couvin; Original music by Harry Couvin.
2020-07-1434 min
iCRAGoramaS2E8 - "Corals Of The Irish Seas" with Luke O'ReillyBen and Jess chat with Luke, a PhD student at University College Cork who is interested in the evolution of deep cold-water coral ecosystems in the Porcupine Bank Canyon, offshore Ireland. He also started during lockdown a series of weekly webinars about marine science.Hosted by Ben Couvin and Jess Franklin.Produced and edited by Ben Couvin; Original music by Harry Couvin.
2020-07-0731 min
iCRAGoramaS2E7 - "I Fell In Love With Ireland!" with Martin Nauton-FourteuMartin is a PhD student in NUI Galway and his research focuses on sediment provenance and palaeogeographical reconstruction. He tells us how County Clare used to be very different looking in the Carboniferous era, and he shares his experience with public outreach in the West of Ireland.Presented by Jess Franklin and Ben CouvinProduced and edited by Ben Couvin; Original music by Harry Couvin. Recorded at the FlirtFM studios in galway on February 10th, 2020.
2020-06-3028 min
iCRAGoramaS2E6 - "Is Melanin Not What We Thought?" with Dr Maria McNamaraMaria McNamara is a researcher at University College Cork and she focuses on fossil tissue preservation and specifically the preservation and the evolution of colour. Together, we chatted about what makes her field of research so fascinating, her latest groundbreaking discoveries, and we also talked about the importance of public outreach.Presented, produced and edited by Ben Couvin. Original music by Harry Couvin.
2020-06-2337 min
iCRAGoramaPANDEMIC SPECIAL "Research in 2020" with Prof Chris Jackson and Divya Persaud (feat. The Astroholic Explains!)In this one-hour special, Ben is joined by Dr Alfredo Carpineti from the Astroholic Explains podcast to review the impacts and consequences of the COVID-19 global pandemic. We'll be joined by special guests Christopher Jackson from Imperial College London, who had to change his whole work routine, and Divya Persaud from University College London, who is running a digital conference.Presented and produced by Ben Couvin and Alfredo CarpinetiEdited by Ben Couvin; Original music by Harry Couvin
2020-05-121h 02
iCRAGoramaS2E5 - "iCRAG's Origin Story" with Prof John WalshJohn Walsh, former head of iCRAG, chats with Ben about his career, about how his interest for structural geology developed with time and how iCRAG came to be! We also talked mining operations in Ireland and how we think the COVID-19 pandemic might impact the world of science in the near future.Presented and produced by Ben CouvinOriginal music by Harry Couvin
2020-05-0536 min
iCRAGoramaS2E4 - "The Atlantic Circulation is Slowing Down!" with Megan Murphy O'ConnorMegan, PhD student in Galway, tells us about her research project about the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and we learn how sensitive oceanic currents are to climate changes. We chat about her experience going offshore to collect samples and she also shares her love for lab work, team sports and animals.Presented by Ben Couvin and Jess FranklinProduced and edited by Ben Couvin; Original music by Harry Couvin. Recorded at the FlirtFM studios in Galway.
2020-04-2833 min
iCRAGoramaS2E3 - "I Organised a Geoscience Conference!" with Dave O'LearyBen and Jess ask Dave about his experience running the iGEO 2020 Early Career Symposium and the skills that he acquired doing so. We also chat about his previous career as a geophysicist offshore and about his current PhD project dealing with soil mapping in Ireland using machine learning.Hosted by Ben Couvin and Jess FranklinProduced and edited by Ben Couvin; Original music by Harry Couvin. Recorded at the FlirtFM studios in Galway.
2020-04-2131 min
iCRAGoramaS2E2 - "Karsts, Careers and Christian Scientists" with Alex BraunAlex, graduate student at iCRAG, deals with risks associated with karstic formations in Ireland. He tells us about the way to deal with this safety hazard and shares his experience working in the industry in the United States.Presented by Ben Couvin and Laura SinclairProduced and edited by Ben CouvinOriginal music by Harry Couvin
2020-04-1430 min
iCRAGoramaS2E1 - "Mining in Africa" with Helen Twigg and Dr Subaru TsuruokaBen and Laura ask Helen (PhD student at UCD) and Subaru (post-doc at UCD) how they are looking for new copper resources in Zambia and we learn about how ethical and how sustainable mining for metals in Africa really is.Presented by Ben Couvin and Laura SinclairProduced and edited by Ben CouvinOriginal music by Harry Couvin
2020-04-0735 min
2020-03-3104 min
iCRAGoramaiCRAGorama Season 1 End TitlesThe ending tune of every iCRAGorama episode, composed by Harry Couvin.
2020-03-0900 min
iCRAGoramaiCRAGorama Season 1 Theme TuneThe original theme of the opening titles of iCRAGorama, composed by Harry Couvin.
2020-03-0600 min
iCRAGoramaS1E13 - "Christmas at iCRAG" with Jana Foxe and Dr Meadhbh O'HalloranIt's already Christmastime and, for the end of the season, we're introducing to you the funniest duo of iCRAG's operations team: Jana and Meadhbh! In this holiday special full of pickled shenanigans, they tell us all about what they learned while working at a geoscience research institute, give us tips for a sustainable Christmas and tell us about their childhood dreams!Presented and produced by Anthea Lacchia and Ben CouvinIntro music: Jingle Bells 7 by Kevin McLeod (Creative Commons license)
2019-12-2330 min
iCRAGoramaS1E12 - "The Carboniferous" with Dr Michael Philcox (feat. Fergus McAuliffe!)In this week's episode of iCRAGorama we hear about the fascinating career of Dr Michael Philcox, one of Ireland's leading geologists and stratigraphers who works as a consultant and is affiliated with Trinity College Dublin. In this episode, he tells Anthea Lacchia and Fergus McAuliffe what it is exactly that geologists look for inside layers of rock and what makes Ireland's Carboniferous rocks so special. We also asked him what it was like to work in Trinity College Dublin's geology department when he was doing his PhD and he hear about his marvellously exotic fieldwork (featuring fire!).
2019-11-1930 min
iCRAGoramaS1E11 - "My Mission: To Go To Space!" with Dr Niamh ShawDr Niamh Shaw is an artist and performer with a UCD engineering background, who has lead science communication workshops in iCRAG among other things. Her main life goal: to go to space and tell her story from an artist's point of view. In this Science Week special, Niamh shares her experience of getting as close as it gets to being in space and tells us how to find the confidence to pursue our childhood dreams.Presented and produced by Anthea Lacchia and Ben Couvin
2019-11-1233 min
iCRAGoramaS1E10 - "Citizen Science, Tea Bags And Climate Change" with Dr Kamila Kwasniewska (feat. Fergus McAuliffe!)Kamila is a postdoctoral researcher in iCRAG in Trinity College Dublin. In this episode, she tells Anthea and Fergus about her new citizen science project, through which tea bags containing volcanic ash will be distributed to school children and families around Ireland in an effort to understand and test a new carbon-emission reducing technology. We also talk about hiking, dogs and the beauty of nature. Presented by Anthea Lacchia and Fergus McAuliffe Produced by Anthea Lacchia and Ben Couvin
2019-11-0523 min
iCRAGoramaS1E9 - "Inside The Oil & Gas Industry" with Conor O'Sullivan (feat. Elspeth Wallace!)Conor is a PhD student at University College Dublin and just completed an internship at a London-based oil and gas company. We talked about his experience there and how it relates to his project. He also told us some tips to successfully build a professional network and his best field trip anecdotes.Presented by Ben Couvin and Elspeth WallaceProduced by Ben Couvin and Anthea Lacchia
2019-10-2928 min
iCRAGoramaS1E8 - "Sand" with Dr Shane Tyrrell (feat. Elspeth Wallace!)Shane is a lecturer at the National University of Ireland Galway and he is passionate about sand and where it comes from! He tells us what we can learn from finding out the provenance of sand grains and we also talked about Shane's past experience and his favourite field practices.Presented by Ben Couvin and Elspeth WallaceProduced by Anthea Lacchia and Ben Couvin
2019-10-1529 min
iCRAGoramaS1E7 - "Research 101" with Lizzie Andres and Aidan Crilly (feat. Laura Sinclair!)Aidan and Lizzie, undergraduate students in geology at University College Dublin, tell us about their recent summer internship with iCRAG investigators Prof John Walsh and Prof Peter Haughton, and let us know if they plan to pursue a career in research.Presented by Ben Couvin and Laura SinclairProduced by Ben Couvin and Anthea Lacchia
2019-10-0825 min
iCRAGoramaS1E6 - "I Finished My PhD!" with Jess Franklin (feat. Laura Sinclair!)Jess, having just finished her PhD about sand provenance at NUI Galway, tells us all about the hardships of doing and completing a PhD and gives some useful tips on how to avoid a burn out. She also tells us about the Girls Into Geoscience public engagement programme and her upcoming post-doc research.Presented by Ben Couvin and Laura Sinclair.Produced by Ben Couvin and Anthea Lacchia.
2019-10-0128 min
iCRAGoramaS1E5 - "Flowing With Ireland's Groundwater" with John Paul MooreJohn Paul is a research assistant in iCRAG who is finishing an 8-year long project mapping the network of faults and fractures that conduct groundwater in the Irish bedrock. We also talked about becoming a parent, the GAA, speleology and superpowers.Presented and produced by Anthea Lacchia and Ben Couvin
2019-09-2426 min
iCRAGoramaS1E4 - "Ocean Exploration And Witchcraft" with Dr Gaël LymerGaël is a post-doctoral researcher at UCD and studies the opening of the Atlantic Ocean and how its rifting affected the development of basins offshore Ireland. He tells us about the many expeditions at sea that he partook in, his passion for exploring the oceans and his interest for Icelandic witchcraft.Presented and produced by Ben Couvin and Anthea Lacchia
2019-09-1725 min
iCRAGoramaS1E3 - "Can Plants Save The World?" with Drs Weimu Xu and Charilaos YiotisDr Weimu Xu, geoscientist, and Dr Charilaos Yiotis, phytobiologist, both postdoctoral researchers at Trinity College Dublin, join forces to find out whether plants grow faster in an ash-rich soil. They told us how their project could help mitigate climate change...and more!Presented and produced by Anthea Lacchia and Ben Couvin
2019-09-1029 min
iCRAGoramaS1E2 - "A Sea Of Wind Turbines" with Dr Mark CoughlanDr Mark Coughlan is a postdoctoral researcher in iCRAG, looking at the potential feasibility of developing offshore wind turbines in the Irish Sea. He shared with us his passion for the works of Dostoevsky, Munch and Friedrich, and we also talked about his recent trip to Russia.Presented and produced by Anthea Lacchia and Ben Couvin.
2019-09-0326 min
iCRAGoramaS1E1 - "I Love Rules!" with Laura BérdiLaura Bérdi is a PhD student at University College Dublin and does research in geophysics about the Hatton basin offshore Ireland. She tells us her passion for criminal psychology, rhythmic gymnastics and her recent experience at the ReStoRE summer school!Presented and produced by Ben Couvin and Anthea Lacchia
2019-08-2725 min
iCRAGoramaS1E0 - "Abstract" with Ben Couvin and Anthea LacchiaAn introductory episode where we, the hosts, introduce ourselves and what this podcast is going to be about! What is iCRAG? What do people do in iCRAG and most importantly, who are Ben and Anthea?Presented and produced by Ben Couvin and Anthea Lacchia
2019-08-2609 min