Curious Conversations
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -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
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Episodes
A chat with Itch
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBA 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 scenes of a science-themed kids show and some of the new technology in use on sets. To learn more about Itch, visit: iview.abc.net.au/show/itch Curious Conversations is a podcast by Peel Bright Minds. Presenter and producer Skipper van Peer asks guests si...
The mould detective
February 20, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBA 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. In this episode, Jackie gives us the low-down on mould, how it affects human health and why she finds it so fascinating. To learn more about Jacqueline by visiting her Linktr.ee/jackiecc. Curious Conversations is a podcast by Peel Bright Minds. Presenter and ...
Lessons from a tech start-up
January 22, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBA 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 learning app that's as fun, intuitive and meaningful as possible. In this episode, Samreid gives us an insight into his vision, prototyping, pitching, pivoting, working from home and connecting with entrepreneurial networks. To learn more about Samreid search him...
Bees, honey and science with Patrick Cordwell
January 08, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBA 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 talk for days about the behaviour of his golden girls. Patrick oversees the production and retail of honey, pollen, beeswax and honeycomb. He also breeds queens, continuously refining temperament and productivity. In this episode, Patrick runs us through his j...
Bees, honey and science
January 08, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBA 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 talk for days about the behaviour of his golden girls. Patrick oversees the production and retail of honey, pollen, beeswax and honeycomb. He also breeds queens, continuously refining temperament and productivity. In this episode, Patrick runs us through his j...
Code, problems and pirates
December 11, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBA 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 the position of Technical Lead at Unearthed Solutions where he currently works with a global community to develop game-changing tech products for the resources sector. In this episode, Ben gives us an overview of his career journey so far and why open sourc...
When chemistry, botany and art meet
November 27, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBA 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 pigments. Helen uses her knowledge of science after working in labs for 30 years to get creative, experiment with the potential of eco-dye and teach others scientific process. In this episode, Helen talks chemical reactions, unexpected results and the importance of scient...
You are what you eat
October 31, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBA 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 their best. Julie has held the position of dietitian to the Fremantle Dockers Football Club, the Perth Wildcats, and Perth Glory, as well as being awarded the official title of Sports Dietitian for the Western Australian Institute of Sport. In this episod...
Can engineers change the world?
October 16, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBA 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 his story while giving listeners an insight into his problem solving process and how he uses his engineering skill-set to create a better future for people and the planet. To learn more about Darren or get on board with Greenbatch visit www.greenbatch.com.au. Th...
1+1 = Burpees
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBA curious conversation about overcoming a fear of maths with Michelle Wong. For some people, especially kids, maths can be really daunting... scary and anxiety invoking even. Why is that? And what can we do to overcome this barrier? In this episode, Michelle gives listeners an insight into how she gets school students excited about maths and how having a growth mindset can be transformational in learning new things. Learn more about Michelle by searching her up on LinkedIn or Facebook or ...
Season 1 Trailer
September 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBWelcome to Curious Conversations, a podcast by Peel Bright Minds. Thanks for checking the podcast out, here is a little taste of what you can expect from season one.