That's What I Call Science!

Episode 240: From Olympian to Engineer


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What does it take to be an Olympian, and where do you go afterwards? In this episode, join Olly and Georgia for a compelling conversation with former Australian Olympic rower turned civil engineer Meagan Volker. Tune in as Meaghan shares the incredible journey that led her to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics, rowing in the women's eight for Australia. Learn how the discipline and determination ingrained in her as an athlete have propelled her success in her career as an engineer, from road-building projects to irrigation schemes across Tasmania.


Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod

 

Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)

Co-Host:Georgia Stewart (@ggstew25)

Production: Meredith Castles (@MeredithCastles),  

Media & Promotion:  Georgia Stewart (@ggstew25)



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