Conversations with women in STEAM about their journeys, their work, and what matters to them.https://steampoweredshow.com/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/ee-ting-choo/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/ee-ting-choo/Systems thinking allows you to see both the pain points and the potential of every situation. It's a skill that you can cultivate in yourself, and that you can help bring out in others. The key is to approach with curiosity and a mindset prepared to connect people and ideas. Ee Ting Choo is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of ConnectingDNA. Join us as Ee Ting shares her journey of technology transfer and entrepreneurship, and looking at health through a whole system lens. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/chaundria-singleton/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/chaundria-singleton/Every 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 patients for better outcomes. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/hayley-passmore/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/hayley-passmore/The 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 neurodisability in our communities, and how these human-centred approaches create better outcomes for everyone. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/asha-stabback/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/asha-stabback/There'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.. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sally-coleman/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sally-coleman/The 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. Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sabine-bellstedt/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sabine-bellstedt/A 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 about her journey to astrophysics, space epidemiology, and the impact of astronomical innovation. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sheena-lagat/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sheena-lagat/We 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 impact of incontinence.. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jayashree-srinivasan/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jayashree-srinivasan/Cultures 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.. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/zaneta-mascarenhas/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/zaneta-mascarenhas/Changes 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.. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jennifer-payne/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jennifer-payne/Having 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 love of Pokémon, being a Swifty, and STEM. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/ellen-yeo/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/ellen-yeo/Nurses 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. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rumee-singh/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rumee-singh/Not 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. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/joanna-beveridge/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/joanna-beveridge/Humans 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. Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/bec-nguyen/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/bec-nguyen/For 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. 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. Sun, 17 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/gretchen-benedix/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/gretchen-benedix/We'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. Sun, 18 Feb 2024 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/lydia-pethick/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/lydia-pethick/A 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 industry, and the actionable things we can do to positively impact our mindset and prevent burnout. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/eleonora-moratto/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/eleonora-moratto/A 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. Sat, 25 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sandy-chong/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sandy-chong/Sustainability 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 speak about the impact of digital inclusion and how the UN Sustainable Development Goals benefit us all, and are for now, not later. Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sirisha-kuchimanchi/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sirisha-kuchimanchi/What 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. Join us as we speak with Sirisha Kuchimanchi, entrepreneur, speaker, and former engineering and manufacturing executive, about navigating her career through economic downturns, and how the different aspects of your personal worth give you more options. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/evelyn-lee/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/evelyn-lee/Architecture 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. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/laura-langdon/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/laura-langdon/It'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. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/april-wensel/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/april-wensel/We could all do with a little more compassion in our lives, and April Wensel is making sure that we bring it to our work as well. April Wensel is the founder of Compassionate Coding helping companies and tech professionals to 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. Sun, 06 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/helen-mckenzie/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/helen-mckenzie/Geographic Information Systems. There, I've lost some of you already. But you're missing out, because GIS is more than about where things are, it's about why they're there, and quite a few of those reasons will be because of how 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 her love of maps, and how we can use geospatial analysis to elegantly give more meaning to the way we live in the world around us, and keep our societies ticking away. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/lan-tran/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/lan-tran/You 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 with humility, and Lan's observations about innovation and entrepreneurship in tech and Western Australia. Mon, 29 May 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/moira-clay/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/moira-clay/Ever thought about asking a member of parliament about how to become prime minister? Moira Clay, a leading research strategist, asked that very question, and she has now cultivated a career helping leaders in health and medical research make an impact both in research and the community. Join us as we speak about Moira's journey in medical research, and developing a holistic and comprehensive approach to cancer treatment. Fri, 12 May 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/shamini-bundell/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/shamini-bundell/Science 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. Mon, 01 May 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/ari-krzyzek/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/ari-krzyzek/Have you ever looked at a business beyond their visual branding and think about who they are, what they stand for, and who their owners are and what they stand for? Branding is more than an aesthetic, it's about connection. Ari Krizek is the CEO and Head of Strategy of see-ka-lo-fîa, a brand agency that helps femtech and women-led brands to solidify their 'why' so they can unlock business opportunities. Join us as we speak about Ari's journey to creating her own brand agency, finding her niche in femtech, and why knowing your why can help you to succeed. Sat, 15 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/raksha-kumar/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/raksha-kumar/Raksha Kumar is an award-winning journalist with a focus on land, forest, and human rights issues. She is also a documentary film-maker, and has written for publications including The New York Times, BBC, and The Guardian. Join us as we speak about Raksha's investigative work into the layered and complex issues of caste and sexism in India's tech industry. Sun, 19 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/krithika-chandramouli/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/krithika-chandramouli/Krithika Chandramouli is a software engineer at Meta who is full bottle on full stack, and passionate about mentoring. Join us as we talk about Krithika's journey from biomedical to software engineering, paying her experiences forward through mentorship, and going from having a love-hate relationship with running, to completing a half-marathon. Sat, 04 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/leah-elson/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/leah-elson/Leah Elson is a clinical development scientist, author, and science communicator whose research interests cover a wide range of medical fields. Join us as we speak about how Leah is here to help people through clinical development and research, her web series “60 Seconds of Science" where she dispenses accessible answers to scientific questions, and her new book "There Are (No) Stupid Questions… In Science". Fri, 17 Feb 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kandis-leslie-abdul-aziz/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kandis-leslie-abdul-aziz/There's a lot of waste that comes out of industries that keep the cogs turning in our society, but waste not want not. There're a lot of people working on closing the loop by finding ways to turn that waste into new resources. Professor Kandis Leslie GillardAbdul-Aziz leads The Sustainable Lab. Join us as we speak about science entrepreneurship, and how we can engineer sustainable solutions out of waste in industry. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/shirley-yu/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/shirley-yu/Shirley Yu began her journey as a computer scientist, and is an award-winning environmental portraiture and conceptual still life photographer with clients including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time. She's also the founder of Choosii, a community app for collectors to curate, share, and acquire their collections, and cultivate connection. Join us as we speak about Shirley's journey from computer science to entrepreneurism, her creative process, and building communities with our collections. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:30:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/parwinder-kaur/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/parwinder-kaur/DNA is cool. It's the code of life and who we are at a biological level. Know what else is cool? Open-source DNA, for animal conservation. Dr Parwinder Kaur, an award-winning scientist, and entrepreneur. Join us as we speak about how Parwinder uses her talents in biotechnology and genetics for conservation, and creating sustainable solutions through interdisciplinary innovation. Sat, 10 Dec 2022 16:30:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jessica-mccarty/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jessica-mccarty/Dr Jessica McCarty specialises in all things satellites, wildfires, and agriculture and works with organisations like NASA and the Arctic Council on a range of fascinating problems around the relationship between humans and the world around us. Join us as we talk about fire, people, climate, and what Jessica describes as home economics on a global scale. Sat, 26 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/anna-ritzema/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/anna-ritzema/Anna Ritzema is a STEM educator, and a primary programs and STEM innovations manager in rural and regional Western Australia. Join us as we talk about inquiry based learning, and how we can guide students through their curiosity, and help them to succeed. Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/gry-stene/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/gry-stene/Gry Stene is IT Girl and Chief Orchestrator and Founder of STEAM Engine Global & IT Girls Rock. Join us as we speak about Gry's journey to computing, being an IT Girl, and building an ecosystem that cultivates and nurtures careers in tech for women. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:30:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/erin-macdonald/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/erin-macdonald/Dr Erin Macdonald is an astrophysicist, writer, producer, and science advisor. She is a one-woman STEM career panel and currently the science advisor for the Star Trek franchise. Join us as 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. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kira-dineen/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kira-dineen/Kira Dineen is a genetic counsellor and podcaster who is passionate about science communication. Through Kira's main show DNA Today, she makes information about genetic technology, disorders, and news accessible to the world. Join us as we talk about Kira's journey to genetics, genetic counselling, and what we can and can't learn from DNA testing kits. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/robin-wiener/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/robin-wiener/Robin Wiener is a leader and change agent in healthcare IT and is passionate about empowering patients for better engagement and outcomes. Join us as we talk about Get Real Health's digital front door, putting people first in healthcare and business, and finding your path. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kate-kirwin/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kate-kirwin/Kate Kirwin is a passionate advocate for women in STEM and the innovation ecosystem. She founded She Codes, a community that supports women in tech and who want to get into the tech industry. Join us as we talk about Kate's journey to STEMM, She Codes, and building community in tech. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kari-pitts/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kari-pitts/Dr Kari Pitts works with physical evidence, analysing the remnants of everyday life left behind at crime scenes. Join us as we talk about Kari's journey to forensic science, working with physical evidence, and how it's not quite like CSI. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/nicole-tschierske/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/nicole-tschierske/Dr Nicole Tschierske is a Coach, Facilitator, and Change Manager who helps experts and teams in STEM do better work. Join us as we talk about Nicole's STEM journey, sustainable mental health in the workplace, and how we can do better work. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:30:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rj-andrews/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rj-andrews/RJ Andrews is a data storyteller who helps organisations solve information problems. He is the editor of the book series Information Graphic Visionaries, celebrating spectacular data visualisation creators. Join us as we talk about Florence Nightingale, nurse, statistician, social reformer, and data visionary. We speak about her intriguing story, and how she used data visualisation in her campaign for sanitary reform. Sun, 01 May 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jocelyn-james/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jocelyn-james/Jocelyn James is an engineering manager and as a disabled woman with a background in human rights she is passionate about inclusivity in engineering and ensuring that those with non-traditional routes to tech have the opportunity to pursue their goals. Join us as we talk about Jocelyn's indirect path to software engineering, improving the tech interview experience, and how remote work promotes inclusivity. Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rachel-lee-nabors/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rachel-lee-nabors/Rachel Lee Nabors is Technical Program Manager leading developer education on AWS Amplify. They previously lead documentation for React and React Native at Meta, worked on Edge browser at microsoft, and the web animation API with W3C and Mozilla's MDN. Join us as we talk about Rachel Lee's journey from award-winning cartoonist to web development, their passion for developer education, and preparing for your next role. Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/history-detective/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/history-detective/We share an episode from History Detective by Kelly Chase about Janine Haines, teacher, politician, and advocate for Girls in STEM. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jenine-beekhuyzen/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jenine-beekhuyzen/Dr Jenine Beekhuyzen is a futurist, and Founder and CEO of Tech Girls Movement Foundation. She is also a champion of tech entrepreneurship, and an advocate for technological innovation and diversity in STEMM fields. Join us as we talk about Tech Girls Movement Foundation, cultivating an interest in STEMM, and teaching young girls life skills through entrepreneurship. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/naomi-boxall/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/naomi-boxall/Dr Naomi Boxall is an epidemiologist and Evidence Strategy Lead who is passionate about improving health for the population through her work in public health and now pharmacoepidemiology. Join us as we talk about epidemiology, leadership, and the art in scientific enquiry. Sun, 20 Feb 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/gabriella-martini/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/gabriella-martini/Gabriella Martini is a mechanical engineer and project manager, or as she terms it, a fixer, with a passion for mentoring and promoting a healthier STEM pipeline. Join us as we talk about mechanical engineering, mentorship, mental health, and aquascaping. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/audrey-lobo-pulo/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/audrey-lobo-pulo/Audrey Lobo-Pulo is a liminal technologist who is passionate about how technology may be designed for better government and societal outcomes, and how information evolves and flows within society. Join us as we talk about context and resilience, and how we approach living systems. Sun, 26 Dec 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/anika-molesworth/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/anika-molesworth/Dr Anika Molesworth is a farmer, scientist, and storyteller who is passionate about ensuring the best possible future for the planet, people and the food on our plates. She is also author of Our Sunburnt Country sharing her story and those of other farmers and food producers, discussing the issues at hand, and finding a way forward. Join us as we talk about Anika's journey and passion for communicating agroecology and climate change awareness. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/cairo-malet/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/cairo-malet/Cairo Malet is a Cyber Security GRC Specialist who takes a pragmatic approach to governance, risk and compliance in cyber security and works with organisations in various sectors on their path to security maturity. Join us as we talk about Cairo's indirect journey to cyber security, and what cyber security entails from policy to supply chain security and social engineering. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kit-prendergast/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kit-prendergast/Dr Kit Prendergast is a native bee scientist and science communicator who is passionate about ensuring that we can all learn more about our indigenous bees, and not just their popular honey bee cousins, so that we can make a difference to their conservation. Join us as we talk about Australian native bees, bee conservation, and biological taxonomy. Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/pia-andrews/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/pia-andrews/Pia Andrews is a serial public sector transformer and open government and open data specialist who uses her background in tech and policy to affect change in the public sector and create better outcomes for our global society. Join us as we talk about tech, public policy, and Pia's dream of an optimistic future. Sun, 19 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jesslyn-tannady/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jesslyn-tannady/Jesslyn Tannady is a Developer Advocate at Facebook who creates educational content about Facebook's technologies so that anyone outside of Facebook can use them. Join us as we talk about Jesslyn's past life in Augmented and Virtual Reality, tech communities and democratisation, and reflecting on attending women's educational institutions. Sun, 05 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/marsha-tufft/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/marsha-tufft/Dr Marsha Tufft is a mechanical, aerospace, and materials engineer who has had a fascinating career with GE Aviation, and is now working on helping kids succeed in STEM through outreach and her middle school fiction books about a young girl named Putney and her STEM adventures. Join us as we talk about Marsha's engineering journey, Putney's World, and underwater hockey. Sun, 22 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/stephanie-ryan/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/stephanie-ryan/Dr Stephanie Ryan is a children's book author, learning scientist, and educator who uses her skills and experience to develop educational content, and is passionate about creating better ways to learn science. Join us as we talk about learning sciences, education, and Stephanie's book Let's Learn about Chemistry. Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:30:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/elanor-bell/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/elanor-bell/Dr Eleanor Bell is a whale research scientist who is passionate about conservation and the polar marine environment, and works to translate multinational research outcomes into policy. Join us as we talk about microbial ecology, seahorses, whales, and working in Antarctica. Sat, 24 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/carly-howett/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/carly-howett/Dr Carly Howett is an Outer Solar System Scientist whose main interest lies in the surface properties of icy worlds. Join us as we talk about her journey to planetary sciences, icy worlds, and the upcoming NASA Lucy mission. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/helen-huang/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/helen-huang/Helen Huang is co-founder of Colab and the You Belong in Tech community. As is a common theme of our STEAM Powered guests, lot of us have pretty non-linear journeys. Helen herself had a non-linear journey into tech, which is in part why she and her cofounder shehfoomi were inspired to develop Colab, a program that allows people of all backgrounds aspiring to be in the tech space to develop the skills, confidence, and networks they need to get that foot in the door. Colab achieves this by putting together teams of product managers, designers, and developers to conceptualise and ship a product with support from industry mentors. Join us as we talk about Helen's journey into tech, becoming a founder, and Colab. Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/shelly-lesher/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/shelly-lesher/Dr Shelly Lesher is an experimental nuclear physicist who is passionate about dispelling misconceptions about nuclear science and explores the relationship between nuclear science and society. She also hosts the podcast My Nuclear Life where she delves into these themes through interviews with experts, historians, policy-makers, and first-hand accounts. Join us as we talk about nuclear physics, how nuclear sciences impacts our world, and Shelly's love of travel and shoes. Sun, 30 May 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/merryn-mckinnon/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/merryn-mckinnon/Dr Merryn McKinnon is a science communication academic and practitioner who researches perceptions of STEM and the relationship between science, media, and the public. Join us as we talk about her journey from marine sciences to science communication research and perceptions of women STEM communicators. Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/dani-barrington/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/dani-barrington/Dr Dani Barrington is a Water, Sanitation, and Health Specialist with a focus on toileting behaviours, menstrual health and hygiene, incontinence, and water especially in low-middle income countries. She is also a co-founder of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene or WASH Failures initiative encouraging WASH professionals to be more open and honest about when things don't work out in this sector. Join us as we talk about water and sanitation systems, WASH Failures, and pantomime. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/natasha-coutts/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/natasha-coutts/Natasha Coutts is a primatologist and Conservation Program Manager with the Jane Goodall Institute Australia. She is currently researching habitat fragmentation and its impact on endangered chimpanzee populations, and oversees programs with the Jane Goodall Institute that both support communities and contribute to the conservation of chimpanzees. Join us as we talk about habitat fragmentation, developing a chimpanzee superhighway, and how empowering girls can lead to better economic, social, and ecological outcomes. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/heloise-f-stevance/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/heloise-f-stevance/Dr Heloise F. Stevance is a computational astrophysicist who studies stellar evolution and how massive stars live and die, specifically the ones that die as kilonovae. Join us as we talk about stellar evolution, kilonovae, and roller derby. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/megan-knox/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/megan-knox/Megan Knox is an early-in-career technical program manager with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. She also founded a student organisation Code 4 Community whose objectives are to demonstrate humanitarian applications of computer science and provide outreach to local schools introducing kids to computer science and programming. Join us as we talk about technical program management and Code 4 Community. Sun, 21 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/annette-hester/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/annette-hester/Annette Hester is an economist, policy strategist, and data and digital innovator who has worked with governments, think tanks, and other multilateral institutions. She heads TheHesterView where they use data visualisation to meaningfully interpret and communicate the wealth of data we have available to us in ways that can inform and advise strategic policy. Join us as we talk about how data visualisation can lead to a wiser and kinder world, and Annette's unique journey to data sciences. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/emily-ross/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/emily-ross/Emily Ross is a business strategist, adviser, and startup mentor. She's the founder of Inkvine, an international growth partner for tech firms in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, cybersecurity, and e-commerce, and is active in the entrepreneurship and startup space, also serving on advisory boards for groups like SXSW Pitch, Sure Valley Ventures, and Go Green Routes. Join us as we talk about entrepreneurship, mentoring, and diversity. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/abbie-mitchell/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/abbie-mitchell/Abbie Mitchell is an environmental educator and author of A Hollow is a Home, a non-fiction book about Australian animals that call hollows home, which has been shortlisted for two awards for children's literature. Join us as we talk about Abbie's passion for environmental education, tree hollows for wildlife, and The Jane Goodall Institute's Roots & Shoots youth program. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/blake-chapman/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/blake-chapman/Dr Blake Chapman is a science communicator who loves all things marine, especially sharks. She has a PhD in shark neuroscience and development, and is passionate about communicating about shark behaviours, and the myths and misconceptions around shark attacks. Join us as we talk about sharks, shark attacks, and Blake's enthusiasm for science communication. Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sabine-bird/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sabine-bird/Dr Sabine Bird has a PhD in neurosciences in the area of Alzheimer's research and is passionate about STEM advocacy. She is also an endurance cyclist and holds the unconfirmed world record for most distance covered in a 24-hour period. Join us as we talk about STEM education and communication, Alzheimer's research, and endurance cycling. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kriza-calumba/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kriza-calumba/Kriza Calumba is an assistant professor at the University of the Philippines Mindanao who has a research interest in probiotics. She was awarded a Fulbright scholarship, and completed her Masters at Louisiana State University where she researched non-dairy probiotic options, specifically incorporating durian rind into a probiotic ale. Join us as we talk about durian beer, Kriza's interest in local food industry and food science communication, and her new probiotic bubble tea business. Sat, 28 Nov 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/keri-bean/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/keri-bean/Keri Bean is a Systems Engineer at NASA JPL where she is the deputy lead Rover Planner and Helicopter Integration Engineer. Join us as we talk about the Curiosity Mars rover, Star Wars, and cake decorating. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rebecca-wheadon/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rebecca-wheadon/Rebecca Wheadon is Site Entity Leader for the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory the future site of the Square Kilometre Array Telescope. Join us as we talk about the SKA, the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) and her love of cycling. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jasmine-fellows/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/jasmine-fellows/Jasmine Fellows is Editor of Double Helix, CSIRO's STEM magazine for young readers. Join us as we talk about Double Helix, her love of music, and CSIRO's new book More Hands-On Science. Sun, 18 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/amanda-hickie/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/amanda-hickie/Amanda Hickie was previously a Computer Scientist whose passion for writing lead her down a different path. She is now a published novelist and is the author of 'An Ordinary Epidemic', also published under the title of 'Before This Is Over' in the US and UK, which was recently re-released in paperback in the US. Join us as we talk about her novel, volunteering with FIRST Robotics in Australia, and bookbinding. Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/michelle-wong/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/michelle-wong/Dr Michelle Wong is a PhD chemist, science educator, and the woman behind Lab Muffin Beauty Science where she writes accessible content explaining the science of beauty and skincare. Join us as we talk about beauty science, pole dancing, and Asian representation in media. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/janine-illian/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/janine-illian/Professor Janine Illian is Chair in Statistical Sciences at the University of Glasgow and author of “Statistical Analysis and Modelling of Spatial Point Patterns", the current standard work on point process modelling. Her spatial modelling research has been applied to the fields of ecological biodiversity, crime and terrorism modelling, and earthquake forecasting. Join us as we talk about spatial point modelling and its applications in the areas of ecology, orangutan populations, and COVID. Fri, 04 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rhea-liang/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rhea-liang/Associate Professor Rhea Liang is a general surgeon with a specialisation in breast surgery, and also works in the area of surgical education. Join us as we talk about her journey as a surgeon, the Operating With Respect program, and her interest in manual crafts. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/evelyne-deplazes/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/evelyne-deplazes/Dr Evelyne Deplazes is a biophysical and computational chemist who is a Chancellor’s Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney and together with other researchers, runs the UTS Membrane biophysics group. Join us as we talk about her journey to computational chemistry, her research on honey and spider venoms in membrane biophysics, academic career development, and yoga. Fri, 07 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/pauline-belford/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/pauline-belford/Pauline Belford is an experienced tertiary education lecturer and freelance education consultant who is an active researcher in the area of computer ethics and accessibility in games. Join us as we talk about morality in games, board game accessibility, and parkrun. Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/stephanie-suarez/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/stephanie-suarez/Stephanie Suarez is a PhD student at the University of Houston and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program fellow. She specialises in geochemistry and geochronology, and works with both terrestrial and extraterrestrial materials, or rather, earth and space matter. Join us as we talk about being a first-generation college student, make-up, geological dating techniques, and volcanism on Mars. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kat-taylor/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/kat-taylor/Dr Kat Taylor is a researcher at the ANU’s Crawford School of Public Policy, and is also the Managing Editor of the Global Water Forum. She has experience in a variety of areas around water research ranging from policy to irrigation. Join us as we talk about dance fitness, water governance, and the Global Water Forum. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/karin-stark/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/karin-stark/Karin Stark is an advocate for renewable energy in the farming sector, and founded the National Renewables in Agriculture Conference. She has a background in Environmental Science and Sustainable Development, and has also worked on sustainable transport programs. Join us as we talk about art, the London Cycle Hire Scheme and Renewable energy in agriculture. Sun, 14 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/lucy-commander/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/lucy-commander/Dr Lucy Commander is a consultant restoration seed ecologist who is passionate about Australian native flora, and has worked with the mining industry on mine-site restoration. She is currently the Project Manager for the update of the Florabank Guidelines for native seed collection and use, with the Australian Network for Plant Conservation. Join us as we talk about her love of music, gardening, and her work with plant translocation and restoration seed ecology. Sun, 31 May 2020 04:00:00 GMThttps://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rebecca-lim/https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/rebecca-lim/Rebecca Lim is a stem cell biologist by training, and holds appointments at both the Monash Health Translation Precinct, as well as the Ritchie Centre at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, where she runs her own research group. She also is an inventor in two patents in her area of research. Join us as we talk about weightlifting, her love of dogs, and her work in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies.Rebecca Lim is a stem cell biologist, weightlifter, and lover of dogs. We chat about Rebecca's journey to regenerative medicine and how stem cell therapies make a difference. Sat, 16 May 2020 23:46:37 GMT