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Podcast: SSA National Schools Poster Competition

Ben Newsome

Learn about the SSA National Schools Poster Competition! Since 2013, this competition has been a fun project-based learning activity that encourages primary and secondary school students to develop, implement and creatively report upon an investigation on any topic of interest.

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Podcast: Teaching Paleobiology with Sally Hurst

Ben Newsome

Join Superstar of STEM Sally Hurst as we discuss how she teaches paleobiology at the Australian Museum and describes her passion for helping rural girls to get involved in STEM.

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Podcast: Pint of Science Australia

Ben Newsome

Fancy learning science over a pint or two? Perfect! Today we speak with Co-Chief Executive Officers Jin-oh Choi & Maria Roitman from Pint of Science Australia to learn about the public science communication events happening across 15 cities in Australia where you can learn from researchers about their work.

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Podcast: Capacity building in SciComm with Dr Graham Walker

Ben Newsome

Building capacity in science education is essential for global science literacy. We chat with Dr Graham Walker has been heavily involved in this through his work with Science Circus Africa, Science Circus Pacific and through his work via the National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS).

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Simplicity is key for science lessons

Ben Newsome

Simplicity is key for science lessons, no matter whether you're a science teacher, science communicator or otherwise.Here are key ideas for communicating science to all manner of audiences!

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Episode: 147

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Podcast: Science Comedy with the STEAM Room

Ben Newsome

Combine science & comedy together? Love it! Through Praxical a team of scientists were trained by comedians to perform STEM comedy on stage at the Sydney Comedy Festival, Australian Museum, at Splendour in the Grass & more. We speak with Luke Stellar, Co-founder and Director of Praxical to find out...

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Episode: 145

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Podcast: Teaching science effectively with Stuart Kohlhagen

Ben Newsome

Teaching science effectively is incredibly important when it comes to improving science literacy levels. The important part, it doesn't require overly expensive items! We speak with Dr Stuart Kohlhagen, also known as The Science Nomad and former Director of Science and Learning at Questacon - Australia's National Science and Technology...

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Episode: 112

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Podcast: Isla Nakano from Scope TV

Ben Newsome

We hang out with Isla Nakano as she chats about her role as the host of Scope, a national kids science show that goes across Australia on Network Ten. Isla is passionate about getting kids into science and we get to hear about her pathway into being a science presenter...

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Episode: 110

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Podcast: Better Science Communication with Dr James O’Hanlon

Ben Newsome

We chat with Dr James O'Hanlon from In Situ Science about his thoughts on what makes great science communication and the importance of choosing your medium. We also hear about his own ecological research and how science has taken him to many places!

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Episode: 106

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Podcast: SciScouts with Kate Lehane

Ben Newsome

Discover the impact that SciScouts is having on kids across the ACT and beyond! We chat with Kate Lehane, the Branch Commissioner – STEM & Innovation for the Scouts Australia (ACT Branch) where she leads the SciScouts program encouraging Scouts and Guides to learn more about STEM-related activities and careers.

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Episode: 105

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Podcast: Sydney Science Trail

Ben Newsome

Discover over 50 amazing virtual science offerings via the Sydney Science Trail, a  highly varied science initiative presented by The Australian Museum and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Supported by Inspiring Australia as part of National Science Week and by ABC Radio Sydney. We chat with Tori Tasker, Producer of...

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Episode: 99

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Podcast: Poetry & Science Combined

Ben Newsome

Here's a challenge to take up - why not try combining poetry with your science programs? We chat the positive impact this has on learning and about how this can be done with Dr Sam Illingworth, a Senior Lecturer in science communication at the University of Western Australia.

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Podcast: SCINEMA – Bringing science stories to life

Ben Newsome

Grab your popcorn! We find out more about SCINEMA, the southern hemisphere's largest international science film festival. We find out what's on offer from an education point of view as we chat with Ben Lewis, editor of Australia's Science Channel as well as Jennifer Chalmers who is the education specialist...

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Remembering the Curiosity Show

Ben Newsome

From 1972 to 1990, Deanne Hutton and Rob Morrison astounded audiences across Australia with explanations of strange phenomena and curious science with memorable demonstrations using household items. There were plenty of times when I would be begging my parents to get materials together after watching a segment of the show!

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