Curious Conversations
Curious Conversations is a podcast for people that enjoy learning new things in the areas of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Host, Skipper van Peer asks guests simple questions about their STEM-related careers, passions or area of expertise. Curious Conversations is just one way that Peel Bright Minds is inspiring a curious community - find out more at www.peelbrightminds.com.au
Episodes
10 episodes
A chat with Itch
A curious conversation about engaging children in science through storytelling with Samuel Ireland, lead actor of the ABC television series, Itch.In this episode, Samuel provides us with an insight into life as an actor, the behind the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:38
The mould detective
A curious conversation with Jacqueline Campbell about her passion for *drumroll*... mould.Amongst other things, Jackie is the Operations Manager at Indoor Air Quality Solutions, where she helps identify mould problems and causes.
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Episode 8
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39:28
Lessons from a tech start-up
A curious conversation with Samreid Manez about his journey getting an education app off the ground. Samreid is the CEO of ManezCo, an EdTech startup that aims to increase the quality of education for school students by making a learnin...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:29
Bees, honey and science
A curious conversation with Patrick Cordwell about bees, hives, queens and everything in between.Patrick is the owner and mastermind beekeeper of Dinkum Honey. He is so passionate about bees that he can field almost any question and tal...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:49
Code, problems and pirates
A curious conversation with Ben Dougherty about her how he solves problems as a web developer.Ben is a globally recognised Drupal contributor who has over 100 commits to his name. After selling his agency Code Drop, Ben went on to take ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:52
When chemistry, botany and art meet
A curious conversation with Helen Coleman about how she combines her three passions - chemistry, botany and art. Helen is the founder and artist of the Dye Pot Studio, where she creates dyes, inks and paints from plant pigmen...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:13
You are what you eat
A curious conversation with Julie Meek about her career as a nutritionist and accredited practising dietitian.Julie has over 15 years experience in public, sports and corporate nutrition and is passionate about helping people perform at...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:58
Can engineers change the world?
A curious conversation about solving problems as an engineer, with Darren Lomman.Darren Lomman is the founder and director of Greenbatch, Western Australia's first PET plastic reprocessing facility.In this episode, Darren tells ...
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Episode 2
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47:23