Chemical Engineering

Grace sits down with Dr Isabelle Kingsley, Senior Research Associate for the Office of the Women in STEM Ambassador a government initiative. She has worked as a science teacher and a museum educator but now focuses on gender equality within science and STEM. 

In the second episode, Grace chats with Sarah McInnes about her experience of studying a Bachelor of Advanced Science majoring in Chemistry and is now studying a PhD in Fire Ecology at UNSW. They chat about microaggressions and stereotypes that are still present today. 

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Visit thechemicalsummit.comReflecting on what sparked their interest in chemistry and led them to a career in the chemical industry, Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) board members, Joyce ...  Show more

What is chemistry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice take fan questions on exothermic reactions, PFAS, ice cream, sugar, fire, and more with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist.

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Send us Fan MailGrace Park discusses her career journey in medical device engineering, managing challenges as an engineering leader, and her outlook on the future of the industry.Main Topics:Engineering problem-solving mindsetOvercoming imposter syndromeTrends in manufacturing an ...  Show more

Melissa and Jam dive into a variety of listener-submitted questions. They discuss the science behind fluffy shave ice versus mainland shaved ice, the effectiveness and safety of ozone treatments for smoke smells, and the potential impact of glyphosate on human health. They als ...