Women in Science is a podcast series featuring interviews with inspiring researchers who are breaking barriers in their fields and making remarkable contributions to science.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland’s Dr Kirsty Short chats to them about the science they love and their unique journeys as scientists.
The Women in Science podcasts:
Episode 12 - Professor Avril Robertson
Professor Avril Robertson is a scientist who has merged her love of science and teaching into a successful career which has taken her around the world. Listen now:
Episode 11 - Professor Peta Ashworth
Professor Peta Ashworth is a globally-recognised expert in the fields of energy, communication, stakeholder engagement, and technology assessment who credits her background in retail for helping her get to where she is today. Listen now:
Episode 10 - Professor Linda Hwee-Lin Lua
Professor Linda Hwee-Lin Lua is the Director of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Protein Expression Facility and has been driven by making success out of major challenges. Listen now:
Episode 9 - Professor Sandie Degnan
Professor Sandie Degnan is a leading marine biologist whose enthusiasm for, and interest in, science has taken her along many unexpected and exciting career paths. Listen now:
Episode 8 - Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop
Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop is an internationally recognised physicist and a pioneer in laser physics. Listen now:
Episode 7 - Professor Melissa Fitzgerald
Professor Melissa Fitzgerald is a food scientist whose research has helped the rice industry and rice farmers around the world. Listen now:
Episode 6 - Professor Jenny Seddon
Professor Jenny Seddon started her career as a veterinarian but has ended up a leading moecular geneticist. Listen now:
Episode 5 - Professor Mary Garson
Professor Mary Garson is a trailblazer in the world of science who was Queensland’s first female chemistry professor. Listen now:
Episode 4 - Professor Gabrielle Belz
Professor Gabrielle Belz is a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» immunologist researching immune system resposes to viruses. Listen now:
Episode 3 - Professor Tamara Davis
Professor Tamara Davis is a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» astrophysicist exploring the elusive dark energy that's accelerating the universe. Listen now:
Episode 2 - Professor Christine Beveridge
Professor Christine Beveridge is a leading plant scientist who is researching ways to future-proof crops around the world. Listen now:
Episode 1 - Professor Neena Mitter
Professor Neena Mitter is a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» agricultural scientist who developed Bioclay – a revolutionary environmentally sustainable alternative to chemicals and pesticides for crop protection. Listen now:
