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Episode #21 • March 21, 2021

Technical Program Management with 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.

Episode #20 • March 8, 2021

Data visualisation with 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.

Episode #19 • January 29, 2021

Entrepreneurship and Mentoring with 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.

Episode #18 • January 8, 2021

Environmental Education & Tree Hollows for Wildlife with 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.

Episode #17 • December 28, 2020

Sharks and Science Communication with Dr 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.

Episode #16 • December 11, 2020

Alzheimer's and Science Communication with Dr 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.

Episode #15 • November 28, 2020

Probiotic durian beer and bubble tea with 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.

Episode #14 • November 13, 2020

Mars Rovers with 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.

Episode #13 • October 30, 2020

The Square Kilometre Array with 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.