Episodes: technology

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.

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.

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.

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.