STEMpunkPodcast

n = 60 STEMpunk was given an incredible opportunity, to run an event for the Vivid Ideas festival called Significant Figures, where we interviewed a wonderful scientist with a panel or more excellent scientists, or significant figures! The panel of significant figures, Ivy Shih, Corey Tutt and Kirsten Banks, was to interview through games and questions, a mystery science guest, Associate Professor Tanya Latty from the University of Sydney, BUT... it was cancelled.      Boo! But we ran it anyway!!      Huzzah!! ...and this episode is that panel show, but instead of live, we did it online. Same people, same concept, just no live audience. This worked incredibly well. So fun, so learn, and so....ewwwww! Thanks to the amazing Ivy, Corey and Kirsten, andof course Tanya Latty. You are all wonderful. STEMpunk Podcast Look: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram AEON.Net.auListen: iTunes Stitcher PlayerFM Google Podcast OzPodcastsWatch: YouTube

Well, it is not exactly rocket sci...., Actually, it IS exactly rocket science n = 58 In this episode, Tom interview Matthew D'Souza about the usual things as well as his recent win at the SpacePort America Cup.  This was a great episode with a young superstar of Science and engineering. This really is exactly rocket science! The Universioty of Sydney Rocketry Team won first place at Spaceport America Cup for the 10,000 ft Commercial Off The shelf Category. The Silvereye flew to 10,027 ft with perfect flight events and recovery. This was a big part of the interview! Matt answered the question that Zeeshan asked about books he has read, and asked his own here. If you could go to Mars, would you?!  Native Australian bird Silver EyeArtist: Nikita Ridgeway Find out about the University of Sydney Rocketry team and their winning mission Silver Eye here Call to action: Matt is essentially a nerd about being a nerd, he loves to nerd out about nerding out! So as their is no real link to that, here are some rocket links for you to learn about, or go and do! Motor Classification Where to buy hobby rockets Silver Eye Mission patch STEMpunk MerchTo support the podcast we've decided to sell some podcast merchandise...With a difference.It takes 2,700 litres of water to make one t-shirt, so instead of making more things, we've re-used them. Our items are bought in an op-shop, then we write "STEMpunk" on it with a permanent marker.Due to the fact that these items are second hand, they will not be "perfect" but they certainly are unique!Head over to our STEMpunkPod Etsy store to get our merchandise.STEMpunk PodcastLook: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram AEON.Net.auListen: iTunes Stitcher PlayerFM Google Podcast OzPodcastsWatch: YouTubeMerch: Etsy

Dr Abigail Fraeman, Shane Hengst,Liz Landau, Tom Gordon,Dr Sarah Reeves. n = 56  On Tuesday 16 July 2019, STEMpunk went back to Wayward Brewery and were joined by special NASA guests for an evening of Planets and Parables. Dr Abigail Fraeman (Planetary Scientist) and Liz Landau (Science Story teller) and Dr Sarah Reeves (Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences) were the stars of a live recording of the STEMpunk podcast to mark 50 years since the Moon landing. “We went to the Moon and we returned humans safely, we should celebrate that,” said Science Communicator and STEMpunk producer Tom Gordon. “The 50th anniversary of the Moon landing is an event well worth celebrating and an opportunity to remember the hard work that went into it and what happened as a result.” “The significant anniversary of the Moon landing presents a great opportunity to talk about the future. And while we are at it, we talked about other space and Science related things.” STEMpunk MerchTo support the podcast we've decided to sell some podcast merchandise...With a difference.It takes 2,700 litres of water to make one t-shirt, so instead of making more things, we've re-used them. Our items are bought in an op-shop, then we write "STEMpunk" on it with a permanent marker.Due to the fact that these items are second hand, they will not be "perfect" but they certainly are unique!Head over to our STEMpunkPod Etsy store to get our merchandise.STEMpunk Podcast Look: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram AEON.Net.auListen: iTunes Stitcher PlayerFM Google Podcast OzPodcastsWatch: YouTubeMerch: Etsy

We started STEMpunk a couple of years ago, perhaps we should have done this sooner! n=54 This was a great episode, it was a chance for the STEMpunks (Tom, Christie and Shane) to talk about some really essential stuff like...  Who is our Audience? Rule 1 of a podcast should be defining who your audience is, up till now it has been just...us! But we think we could do better than that! So in this episode, we had a great time designing a character who is a STEMpunk listener, so now when we record an episode, it'll be for that hypothetical person. It's probably rare to have an insight into how some companies, people or organisations define who their audience is, or what their brand is, but this is a well known marketing technique for helping people figure out who to sell or pitch to. It is such an interesting exercise to literally come up with a character for a purpose. So we'd like to introduce our audience. I'm sure Nic is pleased to meet you! STEMpunk Audience Name: Nic Age: 33 Occupation: STEM professional Where do they live: Somewhere like Glebe Who do they live with: Housemates, most likely in STEM fields too Income: ~$75k Hobbies: Photography, Rock climbing, Music What does STEM mean to them? Excitement, Passion, Important, Job, Opinions (but not necessarily positive or negative). Favourite Bands/podcasts: STEMpunk, Reply all, Science Vs, No Such thing as a fish, Stuff you should know, Infinite Monkey Cage, The Science Show, Andrew Huang. Favourite social media apps: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram. Why do they listen to Podcasts? To learn new things. Why do they listen to STEMpunk? To learn something new about science communication. When do they listen to Podcasts? While commuting. What does their life look like before and after they listen to STEMpunk? After listening they’ll be more informed and engaged to go and do some sci comm. We also had a very special guest in this episode, see if you can hear them with their various interjections! STEMpunk Merch To support the podcast we've decided to sell some podcast merchandise...With a difference. It takes 2,700 litres of water to make one t-shirt, so instead of making more things, we've re-used them. Our items are bought in an op-shop, then we write "STEMpunk" on it with a permanent marker. Due to the fact that these items are second hand, they will not be "perfect" but they certainly are unique! Head over to our STEMpunkPod Etsy store to get our merchandise. STEMpunk Podcast Look: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram AEON.Net.au Listen: iTunes Spotify Stitcher PlayerFM Google Podcast OzPodcasts Watch: YouTube Merch: Etsy

Thumbs up Corey! n=52In this episode, Tom interviews rising star Corey Potter-Tutt. We talked a lot about indigenous Science, brain food, animals and their superpowers and Camelids!  A great episode where I feel like I learnt a lot from a different perspective on science communication. I was totally impressed at the work that Corey is doing, sending Science books to Indigenous schools. It's clear that Corey has many superpowers! Corey answered Ivy's question about what you'd tell your past self and asked his own here: How do you see yourself in the science world and how do you communicate what you do? You can Find Corey on twitter here @Corey_Potter as well as on instagram @cdawg201826 and facebook here. Corey also spends a lot of time with AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience) at the University of Sydney. It's worth a look.   Call to action: Alpacas I've linked to the Wikipedia page. If you want to learn about them IRL, go to the Aplaca Barn in Berrima A special mention also goes to the book about animals from Corey's Childhood, Australian Reptiles in Colour by Harold Cogger. This was a great story that he told in the episode STEMpunk MerchTo support the podcast we've decided to sell some podcast merchandise...With a difference.It takes 2,700 litres of water to make one t-shirt, so instead of making more things, we've re-used them. Our items are bought in an op-shop, then we write "STEMpunk" on it with a permanent marker.Due to the fact that these items are second hand, they will not be "perfect" but they certainly are unique!Head over to our STEMpunkPod Etsy store to get our merchandise.STEMpunk PodcastLook: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram AEON.Net.auListen: iTunes Stitcher PlayerFM Google Podcast OzPodcastsWatch: YouTubeMerch: Etsy

Kat Ross with the little spidery looking MWA n=49 This is a fun episode with Astronomer Kat Ross. Kat has been working hard at astronomy, education, resources and Women in Physics and is doing really well getting the word out as far and wide as possible. It's a pleasure to work with Kat and great fun to interview her! Kat's research was on a Star called Mu Cephi, a fascinating object, worth looking at! The conversation covered Astronomy, STEM, Women in Physics and much more, we really covered a lot but in predictable fashion did not even scratch the surface of what we could have covered! I even ran out of time to ask Kat about what she nerds out about...Next time! Kat answered Pamela's question about respect in astronomy and asked her own here: : What are your top three rules for your field? Kat has her top three rules for astronomy and they are Don't look at the sun Bigger telescope is generally better (See equation 1) For those, like Kat who have not seen Mu Cephi, here it is When in doubt (even when not in doubt) take the Log of all your graphs Equation 1, (also exciting, this is the first equation we've included in a STEMpunk post! You can find Kat on twitter  and if you listen out on some radio station, you just might be able to catch her talking about Space and Science form time to time!  We mentioned a few tings in the episode, here is the slowmo guys with their CD shattering footage. News about Merchandise  To support the podcast we've decided to sell some podcast merchandise...With a difference. It takes 2,700 litres of water to make one t-shirt, so instead of making more things, we've re-used them. Our items are bought in an op-shop, then we write "STEMpunk" on it with a permanent marker.Due to the fact that these items are second hand, they will not be "perfect" but they certainly are unique! Head over to our STEMpunkPod Etsy store to find out more about our merchandise. STEMpunk Podcast Look: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram AEON.Net.au Listen: iTunes Stitcher PlayerFM Google Podcast Watch: YouTube Merch: Etsy

n = 47 @Starstryder This is a really special episode with a bit of a STEM hero, Pamela Gay. I saw a tweet from Pamela that she was heading out to Sydney, so I jumped in and asked if she had the time.  She so wonderfully said yes. What a great connection. Thanks Pamela and Thanks twitter! Tom and Christie interview Pamela Gay, Science communicator and astronomer of excellent calibre and awesomeness. The conversation covered work, communications, art. The most frustrating thing is that we didn't have more time. Pamela, next time you are in Sydney, let us know. and next time i'm in Illinois, I know who to tweet! Pamela answered Michael's question about Scientists communicating their research and asked her own here: What is the most respectful way that we can develop our world as we develop astronomy. You can find Pamela just about everywhere, just look for Starstryder Web Twitter Instagram Facebook Etsy CosmoQuest Astronomy Cast Thanks so much to everyone who has subscribed and listen to our STEMpunk episodes. If you like the show, please rate us on iTunes etc and tell your friends! Call to action: Acrylic art The A in STEAM! Inktober - 31 days, 31 drawings Here's Pamela's tweet that I responded to!! So cool! Big plane. Little leg room. Long flight. Tiny screen. Next stop Sydney pic.twitter.com/irJ0Db5WKK — Pamela L. Gay (@starstryder) October 4, 2018 Intro: STARSET -Down with the fallen. Outro: Cameron Stiff's track Used with permission. STEMpunk Podcast Look: Website, Twitter, Facebook, AEON.net.au Listen: iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM

n = 45 It's good to get your herd on every now and then! Tom interviewed Kirsten Banks, amazing astrophysicist and big time nerd! We chatted about Brian Cox, Music, Astronomy, space and all the things. I hope you enjoy this episode. Kirsten answered our work experience students' question about going to Mars and asked her own, here: How can we improve Science engagement for those who dislike science Go find Kirsten on twitter, facebook, instagram and all the places Thanks so much to everyone who has subscribed and listen to our STEMpunk episodes. If you like the show, please rate us on iTunes etc and tell your friends! Call to action: Hubble Ultra Deep Field Yellowclaw Intro: STARSET -Down with the fallen.Outro: Cameron Stiff's trackBoth used with permission. STEMpunk Podcast Look: Website, Twitter, Facebook, AEON.net.au Listen: iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM

It is time... to talk with Anncy n = 43 The P Stands for Philosophy. In this episode, Tom and Christie interviewed friend of the show Anncy Thresher about philosophy of Physics, and about time too! We chatted about Anncy's research into philosophy of time, and her interests. We covered STEM, engagement, spacetime, and got pretty deep into what time is. Very interesting. Thanks Very Much Anncy for your...time! Anncy answered Vanessa Moss's question about science engagement and asked her own, here: How do you get science and the humanities to work together? Thanks so much to everyone who has subscribed and listen to our STEMpunk episodes. If you like the show, please rate us on iTunes and tell your friends! STEMnews: Between July 19-22, STEMpunk producer and host Tom Gordon will be at the Splendour in the Grass Science Tent. We'll be doing some interviews with some STEM, comedy and music people, as well as some voxpops and special events such as panels and debates. It's pretty exciting, stay tuned. STEM Science week:STEMpunk will be running another STEM based Trivia and entertainment and variety Night "STEMquiz" on Tuesday in Science week on Tuesday August 14 from 6:30-8pm, hosted by our friends at the wonderful Wayward Brewing Company. Details for tickets are on our Facebook page or Eventbrite. Intro: STARSET -Down with the fallen.Outro: Cameron Stiff's trackBoth used with permission. STEMpunk Podcast Look: Website, Twitter, Facebook, AEON.net.au Listen: iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM

Vanessa and her Cosmic Pudding Episode 41:In this episode, Tom talks with the Vanessa Moss, Astronomer extra-ordinaire. Vanessa knows her telescopes and was very informative to talk to. We chatted about STEM, Astronomy (lots of astronomy!), dancing Christmas puddings, Science communication and we said hello to our juice! You might remember Vanessa from our June 2016 STEMpunk quiz show, and you can hear it here or over on iTunes etc.  Vanessa follows the worldwide adventures of the Cosmic Pudding who you can find at the Cosmic Pudding's YouTube channel Vanessa answered Ben Newsome's question of "What would you do with $10m?" and asked her own question:  How do we increase the science literacy for EVERYBODY, not just the already engaged?  Thanks so much to Vanessa for her time, that was great interview, lots of fun, good times. In late July, STEMpunk producer and host Tom Gordon will be at the Splendour in the Grass Science Tent. You'll here about this more very soon, but in short we'll be doing some interviews with some STEM, comedy and music people, as well as some voxpops and special events such as panels and debates. It's pretty exciting, stay tuned. STEMpunk will be running another STEM based Trivia and entertainment and variety Night "STEMquiz" on Tuesday in Science week on Tuesday August 14, hosted by our friends at the wonderful Wayward Brewing Company. Details for tickets are on our Facebook page or Eventbrite.You can Find Vanessa on Twitter here: @cosmic_pudding, and some of Vanessa's projects at ASTRON, LOFAR & APERTIF Intro: STARSET -Down with the fallen.Outro: Cameron Stiff's trackBoth used with permission. STEMpunk Podcast Look: Website, Twitter, Facebook, AEON.net.au Listen: iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM