IOM3 Investigates

In this episode, Jamie Graham speaks with Tyler Harvey-Cowlishaw, Founder of the Science Apprenticeship Forum, and Catherine Perry, Professional Registration Specialist at the Royal Society of Chemistry, about the evolving landscape of science apprenticeships and professional development. Tyler shares her journey through apprenticeships, how they fit into family life, and how this led to founding the Science Apprenticeship Forum, a free-to-join network for science apprentices across the UK. The Forum provides a supportive community, peer connections, and a platform to influence national policy and apprenticeship development. It also hosts the National Science Apprenticeship Conference, now in its third successful year. Catherine discusses professional registration pathways for science technicians and apprentices, and how the Royal Society of Chemistry supports career development through recognition and standards. Connect with Tyler: LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tyler-harvey-cowlishaw-rsci-127752164 Follow the Forum: Science Apprenticeship Forum on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/science-apprenticeship-forum Connect with Catherine on Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/catherine--perry Get more information about Professional Registration at RSC and Apprenticeships mapped to RSciTech and RSci standards: registers@rsc.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rewinding to our first episode of IOM3 Investigates, our CEO Dr Colin Church CEnv FIMMM speaks to Professor Margaret Bates FIMMM, who was at the time Executive Director at On Pack Recycling Label (OPRL).This re-edited episode touches on recycling habits, greenwashing, and finding the right balance in packaging manufacture. Originally published in June 2020, you can listen to the original episode in its entirety in our back catalogue: on.soundcloud.com/cE08fMdM8ONYvkK0IR If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org. Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Exploring the issues and opportunities behind bringing scientific innovation out of academia and into the public realm. Sarah Morgan invites a dialogue between David Giltner, Professor Charlotte Deane and Gareth Cave. Future Materials, Minerals & Mining events: www.iom3.org/events-awards/fm3.html Materials, Minerals & Mining for People, Places, Planet (M3P3): www.iom3.org/events-awards/m3p3.html Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A discussion of current affairs, news and forthcoming events with a glance at careers in defence with the Student & Early Career (SEC) Group of IOM3. From BAE systems come Dr Euan Grey and Antonia Fan. Dr Ilija Rasovic from Birmingham University completes the line up with IOM3 host, Jamie Graham. Links: The Student & Early Career (SEC) Group represents the views of student and early career members of IOM3. www.iom3.org/group/student-early-career-group.html SEC Hub: www.iom3.org/resources/student-…ly-career-hub.html Defence strategy response: www.iom3.org/resource/iom3-resp…trategy-plans.html Future Materials, Minerals & Mining events: www.iom3.org/events-awards/fm3.html Materials, Minerals & Mining for People, Places, Planet (M3P3): www.iom3.org/events-awards/m3p3.html Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Historically, some industrial activities have elicited strong views from the public. Finding the balance between interest and accessibility without bias can be a challenge. Understandably, many companies are nervous of lighting the touchpaper of public opinion and over time this reticence about sharing the details of industrial processes can lead to a lack of public understanding about how things are made. There are thousands of people doing jobs that aren't well known, digging up rocks at unprecedented scales all over the world. An increasingly complex supply chain with countless processes convert natural resources into something useful. With critical minerals ever more in the headlines, it is critical that the public understand what it takes to produce the goods and services that support their modern lifestyles, as well as the multitude of roles and wealth of expertise that are the backbone of the industries. Good communication can ignite the interest of the next generation, who are going to be needed as part of the growing workforce in these sectors. Joining Alex Brinded to discuss how this can best be achieved are: Ed Conway HonFIMMM – author of the book Material World and Economics Editor at Sky News Catherine Lalut - author of the children’s book series, The Mine that Fell Asleep, Project Manager at Fortescue - Mine Planning; Founder & President of Women in Mining & Engineering Western Australia, and CEO & Co-founder of the Australia-Latin America Mining & Energy Alliance. Sharon-Elizabeth Strugnell FIMMM – author of an activity book about mining and minerals for primary schoolchildren, and Technical Director and Group Leader of Mine Waste for WSP in the UK as well as a STEM ambassador.

Rewind to 2020. In this re-edited episode first published in 2020, Colin Church is joined by Adam Read (External Affairs Director at Suez Recycling and Recovery UK) and Linda Barron (Co-founder of Barron Gould, and founding partner of MaDE) as we discuss 'Design for End of Life' - the importance of better product design choices to enable a more sustainable and circular economy. The original episode can be listened to in our back catalogue: https://soundcloud.com/user-125394284-894269056/iom3-investigates-the-environment-part-1-sustainable-packaging Further information - www.suez.com/en - made.partners/partners/barron-gould/ - made.partners/ - puttingwastetogooduse.co.uk/ Follow Adam on Twitter: @AdamRead74 Contact Linda via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/linda-barron If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jude Allan MIMMM, Chair of the IOM3 Packaging Group, chats with Jake Inglis, 2022 Starpack Students Competition sponsor’s award winner on his experience, the Starpack Students Competition, progress since and a future career in packaging. Links: Student Starrpack:bit.ly/StarpackStudents Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Fiona Robinson is joined by Jess Middlemiss, CTO of Pure Affinity, a UK engineering company that designs and develops absorbent media to remove PFAS from water. Jess talks us through her career from study at Imperial College London, through roles at Rolls Royce, Dyson and Sartorius. A keen supporter of young engineers Jess recognises the value of mentors and strong support networks. Links Pure Affinity https://www.puraffinity.com/ WIM3 https://www.iom3.org/group/women-in-materials-minerals-mining-wim3.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this engaging conversation, Paul Skerry of IOM3 and Mark Shayler of Ape explore the intersections of packaging, sustainability, and innovation, reflecting on their initial chance encounter. Mark shares insights from his extensive experience, emphasising the importance of creativity and disruption in presentations. They discuss the critical role of carbon emissions in sustainability, the positive changes, and the need for effective communication of complex scientific ideas. Mark offers advice for the next generation, highlighting the importance of curiosity and playfulness, while also reflecting on his personal aspirations and the influence of music on identity.

IOM3 President Christine Blackmore describes her career to date and the aims of her presidency. Watch the full version on the IOM3 site. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dr Ilija Rasovic MIMMM, Chair of SEC Group, chats with Silver Medal recipients Dr Matthew Wadge MIMMM and Dr Han Zhang CEng CSci MIMMM on IOM3 Awards & Prizes, Competitions and membership. Links: IOM3 Student and Early Career Group: https://www.iom3.org/group/student-early-career-group.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Christine Blackmore, President of IOM3; Colin Comberbach, Chair of the IOM3 Mining Technology Group (MTG) and Andrew Fulton, President of the Mining Association of the UK, discuss the global value of mining and the importance of building a strong professional workforce. They preview a forthcoming event Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply, being organised by the IOM3 Events team and the MTG in March 2025 in Birmingham, UK. Links Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply: https://www.iom3.org/events-awards/advances-in-mining-technology-mineral-supply.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the latest in our series of interviews with inspiring women in our field, Dr Emma Claxton of Rolls-Royce plc talks to Fiona Robinson about her role on the UltraFan Project as Programme Manager for Composite Fan rig testing and how she got there. Emma received the Verulam Medal & Prize for Ceramics in 2022. Links: Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply https://www.iom3.org/events-awards/advances-in-mining-technology-mineral-supply.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Life cycle assessment (LCA) measures the environmental impacts of a product or service. This podcast with Diane Aston, Sophie Parsons and Louis Brimacomb gives a brief overview of key elements, why someone would want to complete an LCA, and what the limitations are. Links: Careers and learning from IOM3 https://www.iom3.org/careers-learning/trainingacademy.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alex Brinded, a journalist on the Institute's member magazine Materials World, asks three key figures from the foundation industries how the sector can fuel switch, to decarbonise. He is joined by Dr Lucy Smith - Head of Commercial at the UK Materials Processing Institute in Teesside, Dr Andrew McDermott - Deputy Chief Executive at Ceramics UK and a Fellow of IOM3 and Michael Conroy - Manager of Environment and Regulatory Affairs at the UK Mineral Products Association. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the latest in our series of interviews with inspiring women in our field, Emily Walport, an engineer specialising in low-impact materials, discusses her journey in the field and the evolving role of engineering. Emily shares her passion for material science and the intersection of design and sustainability. She emphasises the importance of holistic evaluation in material selection and the need for data-driven decision-making to optimise for carbon reduction. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As Sarah Boad hands over her role as IOM3 Membership Development Manager to Jamie Graham, IOM3 Investigates finds out how the role has developed, what Sarah will do next and where Jamie is beginning his IOM3 journey. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What are the issues behind neurodiversity in STEM? Katy Deacon, Associate Professor Asiya Khan and Martin Griffins discuss for IOM3 Investigates. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Colin Church discusses the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) with Anushka Devaser and Gyles Scott-Hayward from WSP. They explain that CBAM is a way to put a fair price on carbon emitted during the production of carbon-intensive goods, with the aim of encouraging cleaner industrial production in non-EU exporting countries and preventing carbon leakage. The EU CBAM covers goods such as steel, aluminium, electricity, iron, cement, fertilizers, and hydrogen. The UK is planning to introduce its own CBAM from 2027 and a consultation is currently running. Links: CBAM https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en UK consultation https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-introduction-of-a-uk-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this podcast, Fiona Robinson Vice Chair of the IOM3 Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining group is joined by Dr Alicia Chrysostomou. Alicia has enjoyed a diverse career as an academic, consultant, invited lecturer, BBC rubber expert and author. Her latest book aims to dispel some of the misunderstandings surrounding polymer materials. Listen to discover more. Alicia’s most recent book is called Plastics: Just a Load of Rubbish? And is published by Hero Press (www.hero-press.com/plastics). Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/