We're back for a final bonus episode! In 2018, Secret Life of STEM visited two events: the Spaghetti Machine competition, and the Endeavour exhibition. Both events encompass Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, and are hosted at the Uni

A STEM of advice

Jan 31st, 2020 20m 47s

We’re back! After a brief hiatus, we’re proud to unleash our series finale: A STEM of Advice. It’s our most jam-packed episode yet, featuring tips and tricks from almost every guest we’ve interviewed so far.Our guests will take you through th

BONUS: In conversation with Alan Finkel, Chief Scientist of Australia

Oct 17th, 2019 23m 57s

In this special bonus episode of Secret Life of STEM, our resident Science Advisor Dr Andi Horvath speaks to Australia’s Chief Scientist, Alan Finkel.Listen in as Alan Finkel talks about his inspirations and biggest tips for aspiring scientis

Growing pop cultures

Sep 25th, 2019 23m 53s

Futurists often use popular science-fiction stories to predict future STEM trends. Many technologies previously seen only on Star Trek and similar shows have now become everyday objects, like the iPad. Can you think of something you use today t

STEM in society

Sep 12th, 2019 30m 26s

Want to use STEM to build a better, brighter future? You better listen up! The world of STEM is rapidly changing, just like you will be.In this episode, we speak to politicians, journalists, researchers, lecturers, event planners, and student

STEM gets down to business

Aug 28th, 2019 28m 23s

How do you turn your STEM studies into a living wage? Or even better - how do you turn your golden STEM idea into actual gold? You might just find out in this episode of Secret Life of STEM.We talk to select entrepreneurs from the Melbourne A

STEM: Will I fit in?

Aug 14th, 2019 29m 52s

“I want to have a career in STEM - but will I fit in?” - this is a question on the minds of manyyoung STEM students! And for good reason: for many years, the fields of STEM have beenoverwhelmingly dominated by workers who are straight, male a

How to support your STEM student

Jul 31st, 2019 23m 5s

So, you’re near the end of high school and you’ve started to look at options for tertiary STEM study. A natural step is to attend a university open day. But how are you going to make the most of your time? And what if your parents are pushing y

STEM for Artsy Types

Jul 17th, 2019 23m

STEM is a multidisciplinary pursuit. The truth is you can’t separate the Arts and Humanities from the Sciences, nor the Sciences from the Arts. It’s particularly exciting to see the Arts and Sciences collide.In this episode, you will meet wom

What else can I do with STEM?

Jul 3rd, 2019 25m 32s

What if you like science subjects but are not too sure you are the lab science type?The ‘future you’ may take a path like one of the guests in this episode. They have one thing in common, they started in science but changed gear and completel

Future proof your career

Jun 19th, 2019 30m 33s

Episode Two: Future proof your careerThe Future is STEM. Find out if it’s true.In this episode of The Secret Life of STEM, you’ll hear from creative robotics students at the Los Angeles-based Marlborough School.Listen in if you’re curious

Where Can STEM Take Me?

Jun 5th, 2019 20m 13s

STEM careers can take you around the world and back again. Find out why these people have ventured to extraordinary places.Like most things in life, careers don’t always have a clear and straightforward path. Meet Frances Separovic who was fr

Secret Life of STEM - Trailer

Jun 3rd, 2019 2m 30s

Can I future proof my career? Can I blend arts and sciences? Some of it’s luck, right?If you are looking for answers, this podcast from The University of Melbourne can help. It's full of engaging stories about STEM-related study and careers.

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