Shows

Episode #11 • October 2, 2020

Computer science and writing about epidemics with 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.

Episode #10 • September 18, 2020

The science of beauty with Dr 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.

Episode #9 • September 4, 2020

Spatial Point Modelling with Prof 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.

Episode #8 • August 21, 2020

Surgery & Operating With Respect with Assoc Prof 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.

Episode #7 • August 7, 2020

Cell membrane biophysics & computational chemistry with Dr 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.

Episode #6 • July 26, 2020

Game ethics and accessibility in boardgames with 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.

Episode #5 • July 10, 2020

Geochemistry and geochronology with Stephanie E. 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.

Episode #4 • June 26, 2020

Water policy and research with Dr 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.

Episode #3 • June 14, 2020

Renewable energy in agriculture with 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.