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Richard Charlesworth
Biomedical scientist
Biomedical scientist Dr Richard Charlesworth has been working for a decade to find answers to some of the questions related to gluten-free diets and celiac disease
Julianna Kadar
Shark biologist
Julianna Kadar grew up with a passion for the ocean that led to shark tagging trips and now a voyage to Antarctica.
Michelle Sexton
Environmental advisor
Michelle Sexton is an environmental advisor and outdoor drone pilot
Dr Nicola Angel
Laboratory Operations Manager
Nicola is the Laboratory Operations Manager for Brisbane-based Microba’s production laboratory and NATA accredited clinical test.
Areej Alsheikh
Bioinformatician
Bioinformatician Areej Alsheikh has always been interested in logic and analytical thinking, which led her down the career path of biology and microbial genomics
Dr Kari Pitts
Forensic scientist
Kari is one of the most experienced forensic scientists in the WA ChemCentre physical evidence lab.
Bill Leggat
Environmental scientist
Professor Bill Leggat is on a mission to understand – and reverse – damage to coral reefs
Katie Tooley
Human sciences analyst, DST
Katie Tooley is researching how good bacteria in the gut can improve cognition for our defence force.
Mardi McNeil
Marine geoscientist
Algae has the answers QUT PhD candidate Mardi McNeil studies a type of algae that can reveal insights into the past, present and future of the reef.
Samara Garrett-Rickman
Forensic scientist
People in crime shows can just look at a body and tell the time of death, but for real life forensic scientists it’s not so easy…
Jessie RobiesonÂ
Learning innovation specialist, Te Papa
 As the Learning Innovation Specialist at Te Papa, Jessie works with schools to empower educators when delivering the digital technologies curriculum.
Tim Cassettari
Accredited dietician
Ever picked the brain of a nutrition scientist? Here’s 9 things you need to know about accredited dietician Tim Cassettari.
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Aboriginal astronomy about the seven sisters: world’s oldest story?
Astronomers say global myths about 'seven sisters' stars may reach back 100,000 years.
Seven must-watch STEM YouTube channels
Looking for STEM YouTube channels to explain what would happen if we nuked the Moon, what the coldest stuff in the universe is and other cool stuff? Here are seven super interesting STEM YouTube channels to boost your knowledge.Â