Corri Baker is a self-described 'boundary spanner' and with over 15 years experience working in cross sector roles across higher education and government, we not only love that description but can't help but to be truly inspired by her determination and confidence in approaching these cross and multidisciplinary positions. Corri is today a Senior Case Manager working on major State-wide mineral resource and infrastructure projects for the Department of Energy and Mining. This podcast truly has some of the best career advice that we both wish we had heard whilst we were at university. Corri is a the definition of a professional, a fantastic mentor and a huge STEM advocate. In this interview, Corri shares with us: - What skills she looks for in a graduate employee, - How to redefine what networking looks like for you, How to make tough decisions, - Her top tips for entering your honours or PHD and generally how to keep your head up and follow the path in which your heart desires. To find Corri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corribaker/

If you didn't know what a Patent Attorney was before this podcast - don't worry, neither did we. Our guest, Karen, is an associate patent attorney at Spruson & Ferguson which means she provides representation and advice regarding patenting and related intellectual property matters. Patents and IP are particulary important when it comes to new technology and innovation, especially in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical/Life-Sciences and Engineering world. Karen had assumed that she would be a scientific researcher for life, moving interstate and then overseas to work at Oxford University, however, after a few more moves around the globe and her life changing decision, she was introduced into the IP world. In this podcast, we chat with Karen about: •What IP law is •How this career integrates so well within the STEM industry •How to become IP attorney •How the industry is changing and how to adapt If you'd like to connect with Karen, reach out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenheilbronnlee/

Caitlin Selway is a Genome Informatician at SA Pathology, where she focusses on COVID strains, identifying variants from overseas - a pretty important job if you ask us! Caitlin started off her Science education with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, followed by Honours in Genetics and Evolution, before finishing it off with a PhD on low biomass environments. Research wise - Caitlin has published and contributed to many papers, she has won numerous awards, and it would seem as if this was the plan from the get-go... However, Caitlin (like many of us) didn't actually know where she wanted her career to go, or where her research might take her. We talk to Caitlin about: •Applying for jobs after her PhD •How she overcame not knowing what to do next •Her tips for post-graduate research •What being a bioinformatician looks like Disclaimer: This podcast was filmed in July 2021 - a lot has changed with COVID information since then! Connect with Caitlin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-selway/

Who knew that Sophie's favourite (and best) subjects at school would become the foundation for her career as a Meterologist. Sophie entered university studying a Bachelor of Science and completing Honours in Physical Chemistry. However, it was her interest in the environment and her wish to make a difference in the community that led her to travel interstate and pursue her real passion... resulting in the addition of a Masters of Environmental Science and Law to her CV. We sit down with Sophie to discuss what her role as a graduate meteorologist looked like*, what it was like moving interstate to pursue her studies, what the graduate program looks like and why the Bureau of Meterology is so important in assisting with climate change, and real life disasters. *Note: At the time of recording, Sophie's role was Graduate Meteorologist. Since recording Sophie has been promoted to Aviation Meteorologist. Click here for more information about the BOM Graduate Program: http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/grad-met/ Connect with Sophie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-ninnes/

Chelsea Bickley spends her day surrounded by poo... but with good reason 💩 Chelsea works as the Head of Production at Biomebank, an Adelaide biotechnology start-up. Biomebank's mission is to treat and prevent disease by replenishing the gut microbial ecology 🧪. Chelsea was fortunate enough to get a lot of hands-on experience during her time at Flinders University. Majoring in Biochemistry, which she completed her Honours in, Chelsea was also involved in an Enhanced Program for High Achievers. Chelsea is a fantastic guest - she shares her knowledge and experiences around: •Working in Academia versus industry •What it is like working in large scale businesses such as CSIRO versus start-ups such as BiomeBank. •Why the Biotechnology industry is so attractive as a career path •What's happening within Biomebank. 👩🏻‍🔬Have questions for Chelsea? Reach out to her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-bickley-410833160/ Read up on Biomebank here: •https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomebank/ •https://biomebank.com

How do you research an Australian animal that is incredibly illusive? Or isn't attracted to smells? An animal that you can't set a trap for, and that can completely bury themselves? Welcome into Tahlia Perry's life as an Echidna Biologist. Tahlia talks us through how her passion for animals and science culminated in her studying zoology & genetics at the University of Adelaide. Tahlia is a multi-award-winning, charismatic post-doc researcher, who works on the citizen science project, EchdinaCSI, whilst also showing off her talents as the Social Media Marketing Consultant for Animate Your Science. We chat to Tahlia about; •Continuing on as a Post-Doc Researcher after completing her PhD •Her tips for finding the right superviser •What it's like to study the most ADORABLE native australian animal and the challenges that arise To follow Tahlia and her work; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tahliajperry/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tahliajperry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahlia-perry/ Email: [email protected] Echidna CSI: https://grutznerlab.weebly.com/echidna-csi.html Echdina CSI Twitter: https://twitter.com/echidna_csi Echidna CSI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echidna_csi/?hl=en Download the EchidnaCSI app here: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/echidnacsi/id1260820816

Deborah Devis, or Debbie to her friends is a Science Journalist. Deborah's love of both the Arts and Science left her feeling a little confused about what degree to choose, so she did both. However, university wasn't always easy for Debbie. Whilst she was a keen learner and a true lover of molecular genetics and plant science, applying that to university tests wasn't as easy going as it was for others. In this interview, we chat to Debbie about: •Finding your 'sense of self' when feeling joyless in what you're doing, •How your side passions can help you get a job (Debbie's Pokémon Science blog was a hit in her interviews), •What it's like being a Science journalist, and •Why it's okay to not know what the next 5 years looks like Keep in touch with Debbie via: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-devis/ Twitter: @DoctorRimu Disclaimer: At the time of recording, Deborah was a Science Journalist at The Royal Institute of Australia, however recently she is pursuing new skills and opportunities and has taken on the role of Research Assistant at the University of South Australia. Editor: Brogan Molloy Music: Artlist "Anthem of a quirky hipster" by Rex Banner

No truly. Cath Larkin spends her days as a real-life mermaid (minus the tail) at AusOcean, the Adelaide startup that is making waves. Cath uses her secret tech skills and marine biology degree to rehabilitate and improve our Australian coastlines. But how did Cath's quarter-life crisis change her career projection? How did she find what her passion was? How did she turn it into a career? We sit down with Cath and speak about it all - and why she will always want to work at AusOcean. From a fish-out-of-water Hotelier to saving our Australian seascape... here is Cath Larkin. AusOcean Website: https://www.ausocean.org Catherine Larkins LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-larkin-a2947a66/ To volunteer with AusOcean, email '[email protected]' with the subject "AusOcean volunteer". Please include a short note about why you'd like to get involved. To apply for a job with AusOcean, email '[email protected]' with your CV (résumé), transcript and a cover letter

CoLab Society is the podcast that unpacks the non-traditional career pathways of South Australian women in science. Join Remy and Darcey fortnightly as they interview and discuss the important bits; academia vs. industry, experience vs. knowledge, and how the hell do these women know what to do (Disclaimer: They are still working it out!). Follow us on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/colab-society/ Instagram: @CoLabSociety Show Notes: Editor: Brogan Molloy Music: Artlist "Anthem of a quirky hipster" by Rex Banner