最佳Alexandra Knight播客 (2024)

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Shaping the Equation: The 2024 WIMSIG Conference 29:46

1d ago29:46

29:46

The 2024 WIMSIG Conference celebrates the achievements of women, trans and gender diverse people in the mathematical sciences. WIMSIG stands for the Women in Mathematics Special Interest Group. The group is a part of the Australian Mathematical Society. WIMSIG just wrapped up its third-ever conference with a big gathering in Sydney. In this episode…

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The Publication Puzzle: Navigating the World of Academic Publishing - Pt 3 57:21

15d ago57:21

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The Perils of "Publish or Perish". This episode of The Random Sample is the final instalment in our special three-part series on navigating the world of academic and scientific publishing. In it, we dive deep into the dilemma - and what many see as the pervasive mindset - known simply as publish or perish. Our guest is QUT statistician Professor Ad…

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380: Chatting about The Long Road to Recovery from Toxic Mold with Laura Knight 47:30

22d ago47:30

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In this episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, Melissa Vera speaks with Laura, the author of 'The Toxic Mold Solution.' They discuss Laura's personal journey with mold exposure, the symptoms and health issues it caused, and the importance of awareness and testing for mold. Laura shares insights on functional medicine, mindfulness practices, and the …

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Holding Out For a Her(a) 2:06:46

22d ago2:06:46

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In this month's episode C and John go Greek and tackle the myths surrounding Hera and her trashbag of a husband (and king of the gods) Zeus. Because Hera doesn't have a lot of myths outside of Zeus and of course there's a reason for that and the reason is because she's a woman. Even the mythical queen of the gods can't escape misogyny. But, in her …

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379: Navigating Grief and Healing After a Suicide Loss with Alexandra Wyman 45:57

29d ago45:57

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In this episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, Melissa Vera interviews Alexandra about her book, The Suicide Club, and the topic of suicide prevention. Alexandra shares her personal experience of losing her husband to suicide and the challenges of raising their son as a single parent. She discusses the importance of open conversations about suicide …

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The Publication Puzzle: Navigating the World of Academic Publishing - Pt 2 58:05

29d ago58:05

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The Challenges of Publishing Interdisciplinary Research. This episode of The Random Sample is the second instalment in our special three-part series into the world of academic and scientific publishing. In it, we delve into the challenges of publishing interdisciplinary research with special guest, Professor Xiao-Li Meng, founding editor-in-chief o…

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The Publication Puzzle: Navigating the World of Academic Publishing - Pt 1 58:09

1M ago58:09

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We’ve all heard the saying, “publish or perish”. But what does that really mean in today’s world of academic publishing? Scientific publishing has been shaping knowledge since the 17th century. Today, it's bigger, and more complex, than ever. Yet, for many inside the world of science, it remains a maze of confusion. For those outside of it, it’s pr…

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Trailer: The Publication Puzzle - Navigating the World of Academic Publishing 3:13

2M ago3:13

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Starting Wednesday, 28 August, The Random Sample will bring you a special three-part series exploring the world of academic publishing. Listen to this short trailer so you know what to expect! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由ACEMS

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Grapes & Algorithms: the Data Science of Sustainable Winemaking 45:44

2M ago45:44

45:44

Here’s something to toast to. Australia’s wine industry is leading the way when it comes to a very important issue: sustainability. And Data Science is helping the industry do that! In this episode, we explore the Data Science project being carried out by the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI), how and why it started, and how grape growers a…

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378: Chatting about The Importance of Home Care in Skincare with Emily Trampetti 44:37

2M ago44:37

44:37

In this episode, Melissa interviews Emily Trampetti, a licensed esthetician, about skincare. They discuss topics such as virtual skin coaching, the importance of home care, the impact of different climates on the skin, Emily's journey to becoming an esthetician, the role of marketing in skin care, the concept of clean beauty, and the signs to look …

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377: Chatting about Gratitude: The Superpower That Transforms Perspectives with Victoria Lowery 45:49

2M ago45:49

45:49

In this episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, Melissa interviews Victoria, a spiritual therapist and author of the book Polly Parker Meets Her Shadow. They discuss the power of emotions and the importance of embracing them. They also talk about the concept of manifesting and how putting emotion behind our desires can help us attract what we want in…

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Talking with... Professor Crawford Gribben 17:43

2M ago17:43

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Professor Crawford Gribben (Queen's University Belfast) joins us for July's episode. Crawford is an historian of early modern religion, and we discuss the politics of dispensationalism, crafting book reviews, and podcasting platforms. To learn more about Crawford's research, pick up a copy of his most recent book, J.N. Darby and the Roots of Dispen…

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Resistance Queen: The Story of Virginia Hall 2:16:22

2M ago2:16:22

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Hall. Virginia Hall. To celebrate disability awareness month, we pay homage to top spy of WW2, hero to the Vichy Resistance, master of linguistics, espionage aficionado, and all around badass, Virginia Hall. She kicked more Nazi ass than any other spy and with only one leg. Learn about the woman who would give James Bond a run for his money. Her st…

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Demi Riquisimo: How people like to be fed music, planning ahead and previous aliases 51:50

3M ago51:50

51:50

Semi Delicious label owner, Demi Riquisimo is up next on the podcast! We talk about starting a label to release his own music, finding balance between studio time and traveling, the start of Demi Requisimo and previous aliases, planning ahead, highdeas, Glastonbury, dad jokes and more!

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Meg Ward: Navigating the highs and lows of the music industry, Glastonbury and handing over to your idols 52:34

3M ago52:34

52:34

This week I sit down with rising star Meg Ward and lots of giggles were had! We chat all about how she started out, the challenges that she has come across so far, navigating the highs and lows of the industry as well as bands that are making comebacks, the best festival on earth- Glastonbury and more! Find Meg here: https://www.instagram.com/meggy…

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Coping with Climate Anxiety - with Dr Alexandra Knight 39:56

3M ago39:56

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Have you heard of, or are you experiencing, eco-grief or climate anxiety? For many STEM researchers, including those in the mathematical and data sciences, this is becoming a very real thing as they explore and tackle problems and questions about the environment and climate. But just how serious of a problem is this for the STEM community? A group …

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It's Not Easy Being Green (Sir Gawain and The Green Knight) 2:20:33

3M ago2:20:33

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Camelot! King Arthur! Guinevere! Morgan Le Faye! This episode C and John tackle Arthuriana and take on the tale of Sir Gawain and The Green Knight! What it means, the mystery behind the author, the connections to nature, and, most of all, the queer undercurrents of the classic poem. Yep, it’s a special Pride episode where we also talk about lgbtia+…

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Talking with... Dr Alison Knight 28:25

4M ago28:25

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr Alison Knight. Dr Knight is Senior Lecturer in Early Modern Studies in the English Department at Royal Holloway University of London. We discuss her expertise in various understandings of the Bible in the early modern period and her best advice on how to apply for academic fellowships. Her first monograph The Da…

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Scientific Graphic Design for Communicating Research - with Dr Jess Jopf 49:00

4M ago49:00

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People love stories. That simple fact all too often gets lost by scientists when it comes to communicating research. In this episode, we chat to someone who helps researchers tell their stories. Not with words. But visually, using graphic design. Dr Jess Hopf decided to combine her two passions, science and graphic design, into a business where she…

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Will Clarke: podcast disasters, DJ fees and weird fan requests 1:44:09

4M ago1:44:09

1:44:09

Welcome to season 6 of Can U Put Me On Guestlist?! And what better way to kick things off than with fellow podcaster and all round legend, Will Clarke. From podcast disasters, to DJ fees, life on the road, weird fan requests, deathbed meals and more - we cover it all in this episode. If you haven’t yet checked out Will’s podcast yet, then you need …

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Introducing This is Stemazing! 2:50

4M ago2:50

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Introducing This Is Stemazing, the podcast highlighting inspiring voices of diverse everyday STEM role models. We all have stories to tell and this is where you will hear them. On each episode, you'll discover the often surprising histories, backgrounds, challenges and triumphs of a woman who is proudly part of the STEM community, and all in her ow…

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The Mathematics of Bushfires - with Professor Jason Sharples 43:01

4M ago43:01

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It’s only been a few short years since we witnessed the power of bushfires here in Australia. The summer of 2019 and 2020 brought us Australia’s most catastrophic bushfire season ever. The 2019-20 bushfires destroyed more than 3,000 homes, killed more than 30 people, and torched tens of millions of hectares of land and forest. With the effects of c…

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You Spin Me Right 'Round, Baba Yaga, Right 'Round 2:00:10

4M ago2:00:10

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Baba Yaga! The old witch of the woods, but she wasn't always that way. Her stories are shaped by those who told them and now Mythsogyny is taking a crack at those tales. Examine Baba Yaga's name, lifestyle, her infamous chicken legged hut, and of course her dark appetites. References https://www.thecambridgelanguagecollective.com/europe/baba-yaga h…

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Understanding Maths Struggles - with Dr Jacob Paul 55:03

5M ago55:03

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Why do some people struggle with maths? In this episode, we chat with Dr Jacob Paul from The University of Melbourne’s School of Psychological Sciences, where he leads the Maths at Human Scale Lab. The focus of his research is to understand maths learning disorders, including something called dyscalculia. Jacob tells us what it means for children a…

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Talking with... Professor Hilary Carey 25:40

5M ago25:40

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In this month's episode, we are joined by Professor Hilary Carey. Professor Carey is Professor of Imperial and Religious History at the University of Bristol with expertise in the history of global empires. In this episode, we discuss her current projects related to British imperialism and her advice on putting together applications for academic pr…

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Building Blocks of the Universe - with Professor Alessandro Sfondrini 39:07

5M ago39:07

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This episode of The Random Sample gives you a glimpse into some of the mathematics and physics that is used to understand the building blocks of the universe. A research program at the MATRIX mathematical research institute earlier this year explored the deep connections between mathematics, quantum field theory, and string theory. One of the organ…

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Truth, Justice, and The Egyptian Way: Hatshepsut and Ma'at 2:02:32

5M ago2:02:32

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Hatshepsut is a controversial pharaoh and it's purely because she was a pharaoh and one of the greatest by most accounts (and in our opinion). Join us as we examine her life, legacy, and the misogyny that tainted both and led to her nearly being erased from history. *Note: Senenmut actually died before Hatshepsut, but he still faced the brunt of th…

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Using maths to explore the music of Taylor Swift - with Dr Nathan Garland 37:54

6M ago37:54

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We admit it - even The Random Sample can't resist the hype around the world's biggest music star - Taylor Swift. Almost on a dare from his wife - and to make a point with his students - Griffith University's Dr Nathan Garland decided to open up his mathematical toolkit and explore the music of Taylor Swift. In this episode, Nathan tells us what he …

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Talking with... Professor Giles Gasper 20:33

6M ago20:33

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In this episode, we talk with Professor Giles Gasper ⁠⁠(Durham University) about his recent research and advice on academic projects. Giles is principal investigator on the inter-disciplinary Ordered Universe project to edit, translate and contextualise the scientific works of Robert Grosseteste (c.1170-1253).…

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376: Chatting About Travel Safety: Tips from Joy Farrow and Laura Frombach! 57:00

6M ago57:00

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In this episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, Melissa Vera interviews Laura and Joy about safety tips for women, specifically focusing on spring break safety, hotel room safety, road trip safety, technology safety, and online dating safety. They discuss the importance of being prepared and aware while traveling, including checking the car, carrying…

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375: Chatting About Beyond the Change: Navigating Menopause with Confidence and Sass with Author Sonya Jacobsen (AKA Yara Green) 57:29

6M ago57:29

57:29

Today we are talking about the big M word, menopause. And most importantly, weight loss plan for menopause.""The mood swings, the depression, the hot flashes, the crankiness, and overeating are common symptoms of menopause.""The green teas, just don't think of green tea as the plain old peppermints, be memorable.""Setting goals, how important that …

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374: Chatting About Alienation When Parents Won’t Parent with Lisa Goodpaster 50:07

7M ago50:07

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In this episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, Melissa chats with Lisa, an expert on alienation, which is a form of child abuse. Lisa shares her personal experience of being alienated from her mother by her stepmother and the long journey it took for her to untangle the manipulation and realize the truth. She emphasizes the importance of parents pri…

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What's In The Box? Misogyny 1:03:42

7M ago1:03:42

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Pandora! The first woman and the first woman that men hated. Funny how that works out. Join C and John as they explore the Ancient Greek myth of the first woman, rom her humble origins as a punishment to all men to inspiring other myths about women ruining everything. Theme is Ancient Wind from Harumachi via Pixabay Recipe available on Tiktok @Myth…

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373: Chatting About Pregnancy on Your Terms: Expert Tips from Dr. Alan Lindemann 54:52

7M ago54:52

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In this episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, Melissa interviews Dr. Alan Lindemann, an obstetrician with over 40 years of experience. They discuss maternal health and the importance of patient partnerships in achieving good outcomes. Dr. Alan emphasizes the need for doctors to listen to their patients and respect their choices. He shares his appro…

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372: Chatting about the Journey to Adoption with Lane Igoudin 59:03

7M ago59:03

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Lane Igoudin discusses foster care adoption and adoption within the LGBTQ+ communities. Lane shares the story behind their book, 'A Family Maybe,' which details their experience adopting two children from the Los Angeles County foster care system. They explain their decision to choose foster care adoption and the different routes available to them.…

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Introducing Mythsogyny 2:51

7M ago2:51

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An introductory jaunt into the world of mythsogyny that introduces our earnest hosts, C. Alexandra and John Cherry Cordial.由Mythsogyny

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371: Chatting about Rewriting Your Trauma with Duygu Balan 47:25

7M ago47:25

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In this episode of Chats in the Blog Cabin, Melissa Vera interviews Duygo Balin, a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and attachment. They discuss the importance of addressing trauma, the challenges of working with trauma, and strategies for self-care. They also explore the definition of trauma and the impact of unspoken trauma on relationships…

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370: Chatting about the Four P's with Ed Hajim 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

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In this episode, Melissa interviews Ed Hajim, the author of 'The Island of the Four Ps,' a modern fable about preparing for the future. Ed shares his background and the decision to write the book, which was inspired by his fascination with fables and the desire to communicate a set of ideas. He discusses the importance of self-reflection and defini…

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