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Cuppa with a Scientist
By Loughborough UniversityScience
Cuppa with a Scientist episodes
- E3 - Down the pub science with a Health Scientist
Professor of behavioural medicine Amanda Daley joins host and aspiring scientist Meg to discuss her research in weight management and exercise, 'down the pub' science and how much exercise it takes to burn off a Lion bar. Plus much more!
55 min - E2 - The one with the Conversation Analyst
Aspiring scientist and host Meg Cox is joined by Conversation Analyst Professor Elizabeth Stokoe to discuss the weird and wonderful aspects of conversation, including why US sitcom Friends is the perfect source material for breaking down speech.
1 hr 21 min - BONUS SHOW - Climate scientist recalls Mount Everest
Climate scientist Dr Tom Matthews joins host and aspiring scientist Meg Cox to discuss his trip to the top of Mount Everest in more detail.
20 min - E1 - Cuppa with a... Climate Scientist
The first-ever Cuppa with a Scientist podcast, brought to you by Loughborough University, as Dr Tom Matthews joins host and aspiring scientist Meg Cox to discuss his journey to becoming a climate scientist, fieldwork including a trip to the top of Mount Everest, and the weirdest jobs he's had to do during his career.
Time Stamps -
00:00:00 - Introduction to Cuppa with a Scientist
00:01:47 - Introducing Dr Tom Matthews
00:08:56 - Misconceptions of climate scientists
00:12:36 - How did Tom become a climate scientist?
00:19:00 - University experience
00:30:36 - Life after a PhD
00:38:11 - Weird and wonderful moments as a climate scientist
00:46:13 - What keeps you motivated?
00:50:53 - Not-so-glamorous part of the job
01:02:18 - Advice for up-and-coming scientists
01:07:03 - Why be a scientist?
01:11:02 - Follow on Twitter
01:12:19 - Thanks and goodbye
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Loughborough University has officially launched ‘Cuppa with a Scientist, a brand new podcast led by the PR team that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Hosted by PR and Communications Officer – and aspiring scientist – Meg Cox, the series interviews a different scientist each week about their academic journey to the top.
The show will discuss how some of Loughborough’s academic stars went from a confused teenager choosing A-Level subjects to a leader in their field – sharing plenty of weird and wonderful stories and golden nuggets of advice in between.
As well as keeping your ears and brain entertained, ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’ aims to dispel the myth that all scientists wear white lab coats and provide an insight into how vast the world of science really is.
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About Cuppa with a Scientist
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‘Cuppa with a Scientist is a podcast that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists. Hosted by Loughborough Universitys PR and Communications Officer – and aspiring scientist – Meg Cox, the…
series interviews a different scientist each episode about their academic journey to the top. The show will discuss how some of Loughborough’s academic stars went from a confused teenager choosing A-Level subjects to a leader in their field – sharing plenty of weird and wonderful stories and golden nuggets of advice in between.As well as keeping your ears and brain entertained, ‘Cuppa with a Scientist’ aims to dispel the myth that all scientists wear white lab coats and provide an insight into how vast the world of science really is.