Shows

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.