15 episodes
Stories of STEM Q University of New England
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The University of New England’s STEM Quarter (STEM Q) is a platform for regional partnerships. It seeks to become an engine of innovation by connecting industry & investment with research & education through mutually beneficial projects. By providing local industries and communities with a pathway to engage in research specifically focused on local challenges, the New England and North West region of New South Wales, Australia, is headed for incredible success.
Focused on the four key pillars – agribusiness, health and wellbeing, digital intelligence and enabling infrastructure, Stories of STEM_Q will introduce the brilliant people and projects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, contributing to the progressive and innovative change occurring across the region.
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PharmOnline with Anna Barwick
Joining James in this episode of STEM Q is PhD student here at UNE, Anna Barwick; to talk about her new business and how it will help shape the future of community pharmacies. She also talks about graduating with a degree in pharmacy and the career paths available to graduates.
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How Kids Use Technology with Dr. Jo Bird
James is back for another episode of Stem Q and he is joined by Dr. Jo Bird from UNE who is currently studying how children interact with technology and how it can be incorporated into their environments - learning and otherwise. Jo was delighted to sit down and chat about her research into this very fascinating field!
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Omelia with Kate Armstrong-Smith
James discusses the all new digital storytelling tool Omelia with one of the co-founders, Kate Armstrong-Smith. Omelia is being developed here in Armidale and Kate was only too happy to explain how it works!
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Actinogen Medical with Tamara Miller
Welcome to Season 2 of Stories of STEM Q! James has put together a fantastic show for the first episode of the brand new season - Tamara Miller is a Moree local who left her hometown to study and build a career in biotechnology in the pharmaceutical industry. She has recently returned to Moree where she continues to work remotely for Actinogen Medical, an Australian pharmaceutical company developing treatments for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and Fragile X Syndrome. In this interview we talk about the role of medical research companies in developing pharmaceutical drugs for the market, and how this involves large collaborations across different fields from chemistry, medicine, law and business. We also chat about the pros and cons of working from home and working remotely in a regional town.
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Professor Linda Agnew's April 2022 Graduation Address
This bonus episode is a recording taken live from the Autumn graduation ceremony at the University of New England. Professor Linda Agnew, the head of the School of Science and Technology, was invited to deliver the occasional address to graduating students.
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Episode 10: The Poultry Hub with Dr Tamsyn Crowley
James talks with Dr Tamsyn Crowley about UNE's impressive Poultry Hub, animal welfare, and agricultural career paths relating to the poultry industry.