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S2E2 Episode 10: wildlife ecologist Dr Grainne Cleary - inspiring people with passion
You may have heard her on ABC Radio, seen her talking all things birds on channel 7's Sunrise, or read her popular science books on birds. And now you'll hear her on the Divergent In STEMM podcast…
S2E1 Episode 9: education academic A/Prof Matt Harrison: "essential for some, harmful for none"
What do you do if you struggled to stay on track at school and later find out it was ADHD?For Dr Matt Harrison, eventually the answer was become an Associate Professor in Learning Intervention and,…
S2 Season 2 is coming!
Season 2 is finally here - launching tomorrow, to be precise!While I already have some fantastic guests, I am always looking for more - tune in to find out how you can come on the podcast if you're a…
S1E8 Episode 8: Our host (biologist/science communicator) Dr Chris Freelance: “evolving with complexity”
The roles have reversed! After a season of interviewing some fellow neurodivergent STEMM professionals, one of them now gets to interview our host Dr Chris Freelance!Tune in to hear guest interviewer…
S1E7 Episode 7: Stem cell biologist Jordan Clarke: “without ADHD, I wouldn’t have gotten where I am”
What do cosplay and research science have in common?This episode, host Dr Chris is joined by PhD candidate Jordan Clarke from The University of Melbourne. Tune in to hear about Jordan’s research…
S1E6 Episode 6: Science communicator Emily Groves: “follow your passion”
What do you get if you cross two science communicators come comedians with ADHD? This podcast episode!Join host Dr Chris in conversation with science communicator Emily Groves about their shared…
S1E5 Episode 5: Environmental engineer Dr Ray Trevorah - “flourishing through our actions”
A school reunion on a very small scale! Join our host Dr Chris in conversation with high school friend and environmental engineer Dr Ray Trevorah about reforming the Australian organic waste sector…
S1E4 Episode 4: Neuroscientist Steph Olliff: "a career indulging my Autistic special interest topic"
Many people with Autism have special interest topics, but what's it like for an Autistic neuroscientist whose special interest is neuroscience?Join our host Dr Chris Freelance in conversation with…
S1E3 Episode 3: Laboratory manager Elyas Arvell: "aspiring to whimsy at every turn"
Join host Dr Chris Freelance in conversation with laboratory manager and neuroscience PhD candidate Elyas Arvell. From ongoing efforts to unravel the molecular mysteries of Parkinson's disease to a…
S1E2 Episode 2: Biostatistician A/Prof Karen Lamb: "working with my chaotic brain"
Host Dr Chris Freelance is joined by biostatistician A/Prof Karen Lamb. Tune in as they discuss Karen’s experience in the inaugural cohort of STA’s Superstars of STEM program, the benefits of…
S1E1 Episode 1: Science educator Dr Ollie Thomas: "because of, not in spite of, my Autism"
Join host Dr Chris Freelance in conversation with science educator and researcher Dr Ollie Thomas. With a successful career spanning over two decades, explore Ollie's non-traditional path with…
Welcome to Divergent in STEMM!
Welcome to Divergent in STEMM! In this trailer episode, host Dr Chris Freelance introduces himself, and the motivation for and format of the podcast.Follow Divergent in STEMM on LinkedIn, X…
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Divergent in STEMM has published 12 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Science.
Divergent in STEMM is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 37m.
