Episodes: science

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.

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.

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.

Jasmine Fellows is Editor of Double Helix, CSIRO's STEM magazine for young readers. Join us as we talk about Double Helix, her love of music, and CSIRO's new book More Hands-On Science.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr Lucy Commander is a consultant restoration seed ecologist who is passionate about Australian native flora, and has worked with the mining industry on mine-site restoration. She is currently the Project Manager for the update of the Florabank Guidelines for native seed collection and use, with the Australian Network for Plant Conservation. Join us as we talk about her love of music, gardening, and her work with plant translocation and restoration seed ecology.