About this episode
In this episode, Dr Marlene Longbottom discusses the importance of connection and mentorship in academia and her contributions during the Australian bushfire crisis.
My guest for Season 1, Episode 7 is the remarkable DR MARLENE LONGBOTTOM. In this episode we yarn up about: The value fo connection, mentorship, and uplifting/supporting mob in the academy and community What does being a 'post-doc' mean? Working in Hawaii The Australian bushfire crisis, and how Dr Longbottom contributed to mobilising community support via social media
People in this episode
Guest: Dr Marlene Longbottom
Topics covered
- connection
- mentorship
- supporting community
- post-doc
- Hawaii
- Australian bushfire crisis
- social media
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Hawaii
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