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Episode #84 • August 14, 2026

STEMM is a passport with Renae Sayers

When is the last time you experienced wonder? Wonder is an incredible thing to experience as a child, and no less incredible as a grown-up. It's an open door that can lead to new opportunities and help you make sense of the world around you. You just have to let yourself step through it with an open mind and a willingness to find out more. Renae Sayers is Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Curtin University School of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Join us as we speak about debriefing with the stars, embracing wonder and the process of enquiry, and how STEMM is a passport that you can use to navigate your future.


This episode is proudly part of Australian National Science Week, and is registered as an online event!

National Science Week was established in 1997, and it's grown into one of Australia's largest festivals as a community-led, grassroots celebration supported by the Australian Government. It runs from the 15th to the 23rd of August, with heaps of events happening both in person and online right across the country.

If today's conversation sparks something in you, head to scienceweek.net.au to find an event near you, or online, and get involved.


Past Episodes

Episode #83 • March 20, 2026

The power of the generalist with 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.

Episode #82 • January 24, 2026

The hidden STEMM powerhouse of medical imaging with 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.

Episode #81 • November 18, 2025

The justice system and community health with Dr 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.