Tech Society 083 - Science Takes You Places

On this episode of Tech Society, hosts Alex and John speak with neuroscientist and education advocate Lyn Beazely. She speaks about her unique journey from medical reseacher and respected scientist to advising the Western Australian Government in all science matters as Chief Scientist from 2006 to 2013.She also speaks about the challenges working with decision makers while maintaining impartiality, the benefits of exposing young people to science early, the importance of TAFE colleges and a slight obsession with cricket.“It’s not how smart you are, it’s how you’re smart - and everyone is smart at something…”◎More Information◎▸Prof. Lyn Beazley AO:https://www.science.org.au/profile/ly...▸Video: Lyn Beazley Profile:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pERzr...▸Dolphin Watch:https://www.riverguardians.com/projec...▸Curtin University’s Autism Academy:https://research.curtin.edu.au/projec...▸Tech Society 051: Rethinking Education for the Future of Work with Eqan McIntosh:https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/5...▸Tech Scoiety 043: University Research - a Pathway to Impact! with Paul Nicholls:https://www.techsociety.fm/episodes/4...Website:  https://www.techsociety.fm/LinkedIn: http