Particle WA Podcast
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The Particle Podcast tells stories of science and the people behind the science across Australia. Particle is supported by Scitech, empowering West Australians in science, technology, engineering and maths.
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Feb 18, 2021
How do you wash a root?
This episode of the Particle Podcast is not like the others...because we are interviewing our host, Rose Kerr! Join guest host Zaya Altangerel, as she learns more about Rose and her journey from the world of botany to the world of broadcast journalism.
Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. You can find more of our content at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.
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Feb 11, 2021
Is Youtube a Science Career?
This bonus Particle Podcast episode is all about a love of data. It’s at the core of problem solving and Michael Messineo’s YouTube career. He made time in his sleepless schedule to chat to us about lasers, reality tv, YouTube drama, tech, engineering and space.
You can find Mike’s podcast “Jumping in an Elevator” on Spotify and his videos on YouTube. Just search for Mike’s Mic.
Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.
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Jan 27, 2021
Who's the Doctor For Doctors?
In this bonus Particle Podcast episode, we chat to a future doctor. Who’s also the partner of a future doctor. And the daughter of a current doctor. Phew! It’s a lot of medicine.
This week we are joined by the lovely Jodilee Tangarorang who is a student at the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia. We chat about staying focused on goals and unexpected life experiences.
Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.
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Jan 14, 2021
Summer Shorts: Reunion Special
Welcome to a very special season of the Particle Podcast - Summer Shorts! Today, we are featuring some very special guests.
For our last episode, we are taking a trip down memory lane by catching up with some voices you will recognise from past Particle Podcast episodes. Rose caught up with Georgina Sauzier, Sophie Cross, Jim Richardson, Laura Skates, Jordan Vice and Christian Peterson about their year and what they are excited about in 2021.
Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.
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Dec 22, 2020
Summer Shorts: Fire Ecology
Welcome to a very special season of the Particle Podcast - Summer Shorts! In this (short) season we will be taking you through the science of summer.
This week, we visit Kings Park to chat to Ryan Tangney. He researches the way that fire interacts with our native ecosystems. We talk all about seeds and managing bushfires.
You can find Ryan @ryantangney on Twitter.
Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.
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Dec 16, 2020
Summer Shorts: Underwater Podcast
Welcome to a very special season of the Particle Podcast - Summer Shorts! In this (short) season we will be taking you through the science of summer.
First up, we visit the Busselton Underwater Observatory, lead by marine biologist Sophie Teede. We ask her lots of weird questions about what lies beneath the deep blue and she tells us about octopus conspiracy theories.
You can find the Underwater Observatory on Facebook or at @busseltonjettyofficial on Instagram.
Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.
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Nov 25, 2020
Can You Taxidermy a Human?
For the grand finale of season 3 of the Particle Podcast, we are joined by preparator Francis "Chuckie" Raven who works in taxidermy. He stopped by to chat about the role of taxidermy in conservation, and how working with death has changed his outlook on life.
The podcast will be back with a special summer season soon. In the mean time, if you've got any questions about surfing, Christmas or bushfires, send us an email at particle@scitech.org.au - we will try and include your questions as we make the episodes!
Particle Podcast is about science and the people who just love it. It's produced and presented by Rose Kerr (@rosie.zkerr). You can find more Particle at particle.scitech.org.au or @ParticleWA on Twitter and Instagram.
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