Stardust MQ

Stardust MQ is a science podcast from Cameron Furlong with the Macquarie University Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Macquarie University Physics and Astronomy Society. Join Cameron as he chats with researchers and academics about their research and interests in their chosen field of study. Thanks to Kelly Sharpless for our logo. Intro Music: ’Golden Hour’ Podington Bear (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Springtime/Golden_Hour_1973) Outro Music: ’Mission Ready’ Ketsa (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Raising_Frequecy/Mission_Ready)

Episode 29: A. Prof. Katarina Miljkovic

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.

05-25
22:10

Episode 28: Jaime Andreas Alvarado

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.

05-11
29:54

Episode 27: Professor Martin Rees

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.

04-27
27:42

Episode 26: Dr. Helen Wolfenden

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

04-13
32:25

Episode 25: Dr. Chris Muller

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

03-30
27:30

Episode 24: Dr. Scarlett Howard

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.

03-09
28:55

Episode 23: Angus Zhao

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.

03-02
36:32

Episode 22: Dr. Fred Watson

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.

11-24
32:22

Episode 21: Marnie Ogg

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.

11-10
21:08

Episode 20: Dr. Angel Rafael Lopez Sanchez

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.

10-27
29:03

Episode 19: Prof. Michael Steel

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.

10-14
25:19

Episode 18: Rami Mandow

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.

09-30
19:50

Episode 17: Dr. Tayyaba Zafar

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.

09-15
21:10

Episode 16: Prof. Rich Mildren

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.

08-11
19:16

Episode 15: Dr. Tanya Hill

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.

07-28
17:02

Episode 14: Prof. Richard de Grijs

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.

07-14
21:33

Episode 13: Prof. Mark Wardle

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.

06-30
23:57

Episode 12: Dr. Cormac Purcell

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.

06-16
34:12

Episode 11: A/Prof. Susanna Guatelli

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.

06-02
15:06

Episode 10: Lachlan Marnoch

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

05-19
12:11

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