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by Royal Australian Chemical Institute
RACI’s monthly podcast delivering stories about how Chemistry is solving the biggest problems facing humanity.
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- Jun 10, 202230 min
S2 Episode 2 | The Chemistry of Chocolate: From Beans to Bars and Beyond
Have you ever wondered why so many people have such a deep love of chocolate? What is it about this product that makes so many of us powerless to resist? As it turns out, chocolate is one of the most complex chemical mixtures in existence, with more than 1,000 different flavour components. In this episode of the RACI’S Chemically Speaking we chat with supramolecular chemist Dr Nathan Kilah and sensory scientist Gabrielle Kavaliauskaite to unlock the chemistry involved in making this delicious product, and discuss how we might even be genetically programmed to enjoy it.
- Apr 27, 202241 min
S2 Episode 1| Navigating the Early to Mid-Career Transition in Chemistry
The work of scientists has revolutionised modern life. But despite their unique skillsets and passion for their work, we often lose our younger researchers from the field before they can establish stable careers. As we kick of our 2022 season of episodes, the RACI’s Chemically Speaking will speak about navigating the transition from early to mid-career research with three of our most recent Rennie Memorial Medal winners – awarded for outstanding achievements in chemists with less than 8 years professional experience. If you’re in the early stages of a job in science and wondering about how to take that next step to build a career, then don’t miss this episode!
- Sep 1, 202140 min
Episode 6 | Trends in Chemistry Education
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. In this episode of Chemically Speaking, we take an abbreviated journey from a high school classroom, through a University degree and out into industry, exploring the different phases of chemistry education and the emerging trends in the way this education is delivered. We’ll discuss what students should know, how they are currently learning to use their understanding of chemistry, and what they should be able to do with this knowledge as they enter the workforce.
- Jul 6, 202150 min
Episode 5 | Creating Tomorrow's Energy Today: The Australian Storage Landscape
There's no doubt that Australia's future energy generation is going to rely more on renewable resources like wind, solar, and hydro. In this episode, Dr Matt Griffith asks his guests, Senior Lecturer at UNSW School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dr Patrick Burr, Battery of the Nation Project Director, Christopher Gwynne, and Lead Battery Scientist at Gelion Technologies, Dr Thomas Ellis, interesting questions about renewable energy resources including its suitability in Australia and its practicality compared to energy from coal and gas.
- May 26, 202140 min
Episode 4 | Future of Energy
In this episode, we explore which energy generation technologies suit Australia the best. Catch Dr Matt Griffith and our guests Professor Anita Ho-Baillie, Professor Bernadette Mccabe, and Dr Terry Humphries, as they discuss these technologies and our nation’s chemists’ role in Australia’s transition to renewable and sustainable energy.
- Apr 28, 202128 min
Episode 3 | Water Quality and Management
Explore the topic of wastewater treatment in Australia with host Dr Matt Griffith, TasWater’s Fran Smith, and Opal Group’s David Vercoe and find out if it’s possible to convert wastewater into drinking water.
- Mar 30, 202135 min
Episode 2 | Plastics: Positive or Problematic?
Join Dr Matt Griffith and his guests polymer chemist Yvonne Mah, industrial catalysis and sustainability pioneer Thomas Maschmeyer, and environmental scientist Christie O'Neill as they discuss how Australia's chemists are solving the problem of plastic waste.
- Feb 23, 202145 min
Episode 1 | Changing the Chemistry of Leadership
Dr Matthew Griffith chats with Victoria’s first female professor Distinguished Professor Emeritus Frances Separovic, drug discovery expert Assistant Professor Danielle Skropeta and Envirolab’s founding & managing director Tania Notaras about the key moments in their journeys to overcome diversity challenges and create a new style of leadership.
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