Science Academy Chat

During the January 2022 Science Academy Camp, students from around Aotearoa came together to immerse themselves in the world of science. This year a group of nine students create their first podcast covering: The world's weirdest science jobs, Why it is so cold in Dunedin and the use of Social Media and Technology while studying in Lockdown. They will be back in July with their individual science communication podcasts.

I was recently thinking about the size of the earth and how big it is compared to us, and how it is so small compared to the sun, and how the sun is so small compared to the universe. In this podcast I will take you on a journey to give you a sense of scale, so that you can understand where you fit in.

Today I will be defining the undefinable, explaining the inexplicable and clarifying the unclear that is the adolescent mind. Tune in as I explain the adolescent mind through science.

It is written in history that the greatest explorers of the world were founded on conquest and fuelled by bravery, with stories like the Vikings sailing off to discover new lands.

In this episode of the Science Academy Podcast, we will be exploring the ways that animals and plants respond to changes in their environments.

Quite often when people think of radiation, they think explosions and it being harmful but radiation is often used in medicine for things that can save your life. I will be talking about these things in my podcast.

A majority of the world's population use fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal and natural gases to generate energy. This podcast aims to describe the chemical processes of converting fuel to energy and we will explore the environmental impact.

In this episode of the Science Academy Podcast, we will go beyond the atom to learn how they were discovered and what they are made of. Think like a proton and always be positive!

The first group project from University of Otago’s 2021 Science Academy science communication group. Keep an eye out for their individual projects later this year. In this episode: Shayla, Aeryn and Daniel talk about Dinosaurs. Jordan, Alena and Mary discuss Science in Action in their own lives. Marc and Makaleta talk about Sleep and Why it is so important to us.

By Sadie Wech Join Sadie and her guests as they discuss the psychology of personality traits, the constant search for who you are, and how society has subliminally molds you to its ideals.

By Josiah Lyford Barbershop singing is surprisingly scientific. Learn about the harmony, melody and overtones that work together to make a beautiful sound.

By Jack Clerke Did you know we have known about atoms for over 2500 years? Did you know that a kiwi scientist who went to school 15 minutes from where I lived proved atoms have a nucleus? Join me as I explore the evolution of the model of the atom to what we know today, tying in some Aotearoa history and a reflection on the ever changing nature of our scientific understanding along the way. Atoms really do...matter.

By Corbin Duerre The age old debate of what is the more important, power or torque? The discussion today is about what they are, how they are calculated, how to increase them and if you should be considering them at all when choosing your next car.

by Channtae Lichtwark In this podcast I explore the relationship between Art and Science. How the two are more alike than you think...

By Caroline Kyle Do you ever wonder why you matter? I would like to shed light on how our mass 'that takes up space' does not mean we are just space takers, but just like matter we all have volume.

The first group project from University of Otago’s 2020 Science Academy science communication group. Keep an eye out for their individual projects later this year.

by Jessica Marshall Billions of stars, hundreds of planets, a black hole or two, but how do we know this? What feats of engineering were needed to bring us this knowledge and what will be needed to further understand the world around us?

by Tamel Robertson My podcast is based on the life of a midwife and their duties in their role. I will be interviewing midwife Margaret Gardner to gather information for the listeners as well as myself as I plan on beginning my study to become a midwife next year, in 2020.

by Gemma Marnane If you are willing to deny convention, it becomes more worthy of attention. For all the knowledge, all the fear we forget to speak of, the meaning which is hidden. Take this, imagine, the world in words. It forms languages and societies, stipulates mutations, natural selection and forms gene pools and populations. It’s the world. We are all just a little lost in translation.

by Maddison Ridder with Cameron Bergin. Have you ever felt like you have no control, like your whole life is set out for you? Have you ever thought that maybe you’re living in a simulation? Well, it’s more possible than you’d think. This podcast is going to investigate the reasons why we could be part of a simulation.

by Corban Taylor If you want to listen in to a good friend and I talk about aliens and all that jazz then listen in, as we discuss our views on alien beliefs.

by Niamh Frizzell This podcast is about history of the periodic table and the International Year Of the Periodic Table and the celebrations that will happen because of it.

by Abdul Ahmadi Discover the science behind Soccer! From Newton’s Laws of Physics, to the Magnus Effect and the use of Cleats.

by Seruwaia Matairavula In this podcast I discuss Genetics at Otago University and how the study can benefit humanity. I am accompanied by Sean, a Masters student studying genetics, and Science Academy attendee, Cameron.

Students from the University of Otago Advanced School Science Academy present their first exploit into science communication podcasting.