Stardust MQ

In this weeks episode Cameron chats to AIP's Women in Physics lectureship winner Katarina Miljkovic. The discuss her work as a planetary scientist, as well as her upcoming lecture tour. For more information for the Macquarie University Lecture go to https://aip.org.au/event-4830339 or for the Wollongong University Lecture go to https://aip.org.au/event-4830341.

This episode's guest is astronomer and exoplanet expert, Jaime Andreas Alvarado. Cameron chats to him about exo-moons, the Colombian astronomy industry, and the importance of involving undergrads in cutting edge research.   Jaime's research can be found here.

In this episode, Cameron speaks to Prof. Martin Rees, the Astronomer Royal of the United Kingdom about his career as an astronomer from the early days of cosmology to the study of Fast Radio Bursts, as well as the future of space exploration as discussed in his latest book The End of Astronauts.

Cameron and Helen have a long ambling chat about podcasts...on a podcast. It's a meta-podcast. They're breaking new ground!

In this episode, Cameron chats to Critical Theorist Dr. Chris Muller about technology and the unexpected ways it has affected our culture and behaviour.

In this episode of Stardust MQ, Cameron chats to Australian Bee expert Dr. Scarlett Howard. Did you know that bees can count? Cameron didn't. Join him on his epic dice into bee lore.

In the first episode of 2022, Cameron speaks to watch collector Angus Zhao about the art of watchmaking, the stories vintage timepieces can hold, as well as the F1 of the mechanical watchmaking scene - the Observatory Trials.

In the final episode of 2021, Cameron speaks to Australia's Astronomer-At-Large, Dr. Fred Watson. Fred is a man of many talents, and has held many positions over his long career in astronomy. Cameron chats to Fred about the many and varied chapters in his life, and what he expects to see in the future for astronomy.

This episode's guest is Marnie Ogg, the founder of Australasian Dark Sky Alliance - a non-profit organisation dedicated to the protection and conservation of the night sky. Cameron chats to her about light pollution, her experience in the astrotourism industry, and her work with ADSA - including her role in setting up Australia's first protected Dark Sky Park.

Beth talks to fellow science-communicator Dr. Angel Rafael Lopez Sanchez about his adventures as an astronomer, his work researching star formation, and sharing the joy of amateur astronomy through community outreach.

In this episode Cameron speaks to photonics researcher Prof. Michael Steel about his career in the field of non-linear optics and photonics, and his experience in industry and academia.

In this First Anniversary episode, Cameron talks to Founding Director and Editor of Space Australia Rami Mandow about pulsar research, astrophotography, and the importance of science-communication.

Stardust MQ returns with Beth Curran on the microphone. In this episode she talks to 2020 Tall Poppy Award Winner Dr. Tayyaba Zafar about interstellar dust - the building blocks of cosmic superstructures, as well as how the Tall Poppy Award has enabled her to inspire the next generation of young scientists.

In this episode, Cameron talks to laser extraordinaire Prof. Rich Mildren about his extensive work in both academia and industry researching and developing lasers for a range of different applications - particularly in their application in astronomy.

In this episode Cameron talks to Senior Curator of Astronomy at Museums Victoria about planetariums, black holes, and the differences between research and science communication.

In this weeks episode Cameron speaks with Prof. Richard de Grijs about his work in astronomy, including his extensive research into the history of astronomy.

In this episode Cameron chats to rock-star of the Macquarie University Physics and Astronomy Department, Prof. Mark Wardle, about the origins of his interest in Astronomy, his love of mathematics, and what he finds most rewarding about his job.

New host Beth chats to Dr. Cormac Purcell about the differences between working in academia and industry, and his work on innovative projects using AI and machine learning.

In this episode, Cameron talks to nuclear physicist Associate Professor Susanna Guatelli from the School of Physics at the University of Wollongong about her work in the field of medical physics researching and developing radiation protections for astronauts.

In this episode, Cameron talks with post graduate researcher Lachlan Marnoch about Fast Radio Bursts.

In this episode, Cameron continues his talk with Associate Professor Richard McDermid. This time they discuss his extensive research into galaxies, as well as he more recent work on galactic history.

In this episode, Cameron talks with AProf. Richard McDermid about the MAVIS telescope, its capabilities, and what it means for the future of ground-based optical observations. Find out more at http://mavis-ao.org/mavis/

In this episode, Cameron Furlong talks with Sarah Caddy about her work with the Huntsman Telescope and the recent upgrades made to it.

In this episode of Stardust MQ, Cameron speaks to post-graduate researcher Anita Petzler about her study of tracers on expanding H II regions in the Interstellar Medium

Stardust returns for 2021! In this episode Cameron talks to Macquarie University PhD candidate Tommy Marshman who is searching for pulsars using SETI radio data.

In the last episode of 2020, Cameron chats with Dr. Jo Dawson about radio astronomy, bubbles in space, and the importance of naming in science.

In this episode of Stardust MQ, Cameron talks to astronomer Dr. Lee Spitler about Huntsman, Skyhopper, and low cost telescope projects.

In this episode of StardustMQ, Cameron talks with Dr. Devika Kamath about her own class of star, optical spectroscopy, and the many hats she wears in and out of academia.

In this episode of Stardust MQ, Cameron sits down with Associate Professor of Astronomy Daniel Zucker to discuss his 16,000 citations, astronomical archaeology, stellar streams, and his time as the Chair of the Inclusion Diversity and Equity in Astronomy (IDEA) Committee.

In the very first episode of Stardust MQ, Cameron chats with Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Orsola De Marco about her early life before she became an Astrophysicist, her research, as well as memorable moments in her career.