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The human side of clinical development and re-inspiring curiosity in science with Leah Elson
February 16, 2023

Compassion in healthcare is about operating with respect in more ways than one. We've spoken previously about the cultural side of medicine and the program Operating With Respect, but today I speak with Leah Elson about developing technology and procedure

Science Entrepreneurship and Turning Waste into Resources with Dr Kandis Leslie Gilliard-AbdulAziz
February 03, 2023

What can we do with CO2 and methane, or agricultural and plastic wastes? An awful lot. I speak with Dr Kandis Leslie Abdul-Aziz about teaching scientists to think like entrepreneurs, and how we can repurpose waste to create new resources and develop more

Tech, the Arts, and the Value of Human Interaction with Shirley Yu
December 23, 2022

Shirley Yuis the CEO and Founder of Choosii, the community app for everyone that loves to collect (including herself and her friends - crazy plant collectors). Prior to launching Choosii, she discovered her creative side in high school, studied computer

DNA - The Code of Life and Diversity for Innovation with Dr Parwinder Kaur
December 10, 2022

Dr Parwinder Kauris an award-winning scientist, a passionate leader and positive role modelas a mother, and a professor in science for the next generationof diverse scientists to pursue their passion for science and discovery.She leads cross-disciplin

Satellites, Wildfires, and Geography as Home Economics on a Global Scale with Dr Jessica McCarty
November 26, 2022

Dr Jessica McCartyis currently a tenured Associate Professor of Geography and Director of the Geospatial Analysis Center at Miami University in the United States. She has more than 15 years experience in remote sensing and geospatial science to quantify

Inquiry-based learning and the impact of educators with Anna Ritzema
November 13, 2022

Anna Ritzemais a passionate STEM educator, working in rural and regional Western Australia. In 2020 she was named WA Science and Engineering Teacher, having led her school to the finals of the Governor's STEM awards and becoming a Teacher Development pro

Cultivating careers and diversity in tech with Gry Stene
October 18, 2022

Gry Steneloves to share her observations from her 30+ years as an "IT Girl" aka Woman in Tech.When it came to choosing a career, Gry only had a couple of criteriaFirstly, she wanted to help people solve problems and create a better world. Secondly, sh

Journeying through academia, industry, and entertainment with Dr Erin Macdonald
September 23, 2022

Erin Macdonald(PhD, Astrophysics) is a tattooed one-woman STEM career panel, with recognition as a researcher, speaker, engineer, and consultant before her current career. She lives in Los Angeles working as a writer and producer and is currently the sci

Genetic Counselling & DNA with Kira Dineen
September 07, 2022

Kira Dineen, MS, LCGC, CG(ASCP)CM, has a decade of podcast experience fueled by a passion for science communication. She has hosted and produced 6 podcasts. Her main show, "DNA Today", is in the top 1

Better Patient Outcomes through Healthcare IT with Robin Wiener
August 25, 2022

Robin Wiener is a nationally recognised leader and change agent in healthcare IT and patient engagement. She brings more than 20 years of experience in business development, management and product str