<![CDATA[Samoan Scientist Podcast]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:32:38 GMTSun, 21 Jun 2026 03:45:57 GMT60AmyThis is a platform to share my process and journey as a New Zealand born, Samoan women, scientist. As well as chatting to other indigenous scientists about their journey. episodicAmyamy.maslenmiller@gmail.comno<![CDATA[What If Our Ancestors Already Knew the Cure?]]>The Problem Was Never Our Genetics

What if the key to better health for Pacific peoples wasn't a new diet trend or medication, but the foods our ancestors had been eating for generations?

In this episode, Samoan scientist Amy Maslen-Miller explores the traditional Samoan diet through both cultural knowledge and modern science. From talo, ufi, ulu, fa'i, niu, and seafood, to the umu cooking method and traditional food preservation practices, we uncover how ancestral food systems supported health long before the rise of chronic disease.

Amy also examines how colonisation, migration, and changing food environments transformed Pacific diets, contributing to the growing burden of obesity and type 2 diabetes seen today. Drawing on emerging research in nutrition, metabolic health, and Pacific genetics, she discusses why the problem was never our genes, and how traditional foods may offer important insights for improving health outcomes for future generations.

This episode explores culture, history, science, and the growing evidence that some of the most powerful health solutions may already exist within Pacific knowledge systems.

]]>cfecdd40-80b2-4305-bd14-66662b552faeTue, 23 Jun 2026 09:46:22 GMT<p><b>The Problem Was Never Our Genetics</b></p><p>What if the key to better health for Pacific peoples wasn't a new diet trend or medication, but the foods our ancestors had been eating for generations?</p><p>In this episode, Samoan scientist Amy Maslen-Miller explores the traditional Samoan diet through both cultural knowledge and modern science. From talo, ufi, ulu, fa'i, niu, and seafood, to the umu cooking method and traditional food preservation practices, we uncover how ancestral food systems supported health long before the rise of chronic disease.</p><p>Amy also examines how colonisation, migration, and changing food environments transformed Pacific diets, contributing to the growing burden of obesity and type 2 diabetes seen today. Drawing on emerging research in nutrition, metabolic health, and Pacific genetics, she discusses why the problem was never our genes, and how traditional foods may offer important insights for improving health outcomes for future generations.</p><p>This episode explores culture, history, science, and the growing evidence that some of the most powerful health solutions may already exist within Pacific knowledge systems.</p>no00:26:0122What If Our Ancestors Already Knew the Cure?full<![CDATA[The journey to starting my PhD]]>I have been waiting three years to share my story. So many academic hurdles, a lot of no's , low self-esteem and mental wellbeing. This is my story of how it took three years for me to start my PhD. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/The-journey-to-starting-my-PhD-e1e1r5ofcdbc097-f492-48d5-9068-7ff3f9e4daecFri, 25 Feb 2022 01:13:29 GMT<p>I have been waiting three years to share my story. So many academic hurdles, a lot of no's , low self-esteem and mental wellbeing. This is my story of how it took three years for me to start my PhD. </p> yes00:50:27The journey to starting my PhDfull<![CDATA[How I Became a Scientist]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/How-I-Became-a-Scientist-e5prlp115dae6b-76dc-db0e-17c4-d951ee71ef60Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:20:43 GMTBeing a scientist is not a common job for most people, especially for a New Zealand born Samoan woman. This episode I share my unique, not your usual path into science and why Im still in science today.  no00:18:2313How I Became a Scientistfull<![CDATA[Responding to your comments - Samoan traditional foods]]>Talofa my name is Amy, I am a second-year PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. There was a lot of talanoa on a recent post and I wanted to address all of your comments.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Responding-to-your-comments---Samoan-traditional-foods-e265ft8150d149b-6ee2-4e3a-8c9e-ce22e0737e92Sun, 25 Jun 2023 06:55:29 GMT<p>Talofa my name is Amy, I am a second-year PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. There was a lot of talanoa on a recent post and I wanted to address all of your comments. </p> no00:30:03Responding to your comments - Samoan traditional foodsfull<![CDATA[How to stay motivated during your studies]]>Hey. My name is Amy Maslen-Miller I am a PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. Here are some tips to help keep you motivated during your studies.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/How-to-stay-motivated-during-your-studies-e25s1m925525832-14a4-42e0-9246-c0b2c7a4600dSat, 17 Jun 2023 23:08:38 GMT<p>Hey. My name is Amy Maslen-Miller I am a PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. Here are some tips to help keep you motivated during your studies. </p> no00:08:45How to stay motivated during your studiesfull<![CDATA[Q & A ]]>This episode you ask the questions and I answer them 1) Whats the money like being a scientist? Are scientists paid their worth? 2) How did you choose the right university best suited for you and your goals?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Q--A-e95oud699394d0-b58a-f379-d8b3-9cbfce1987e2Sun, 24 Nov 2019 06:23:37 GMT<p>This episode you ask the questions and I answer them 1) Whats the money like being a scientist? Are scientists paid their worth? 2) How did you choose the right university best suited for you and your goals?</p> no00:12:09110Q & A full<![CDATA[Tulele Masoe- Engineer ]]>Tulele talks about his childhood in Samoa, the ups and downs of his engineering degree and rugby. Listen out for the family shout outs and nostalgia!

If you have any questions for Tulele you can send them my way on IG, Facebook, Youtube or samoanscientist@gmail.com

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Tulele-Masoe--Engineer-efh7hm4681dae0-5d1e-4f34-b333-9b3383301807Mon, 13 Jul 2020 03:02:59 GMT<p>Tulele talks about his childhood in Samoa, the ups and downs of his engineering degree and rugby. Listen out for the family shout outs and nostalgia!</p> <p>If you have any questions for Tulele you can send them my way on IG, Facebook, Youtube or samoanscientist@gmail.com</p> no01:14:34Tulele Masoe- Engineer full<![CDATA[What did Samoans eat during the 19th and 20th century? ]]>Talofa, my name is Amy. I am a second-year PhD student researching the Samaon traditional diet. This episode, I share with you common foods that Samoans ate from missionary records 1830s-1920s. In this

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/What-did-Samoans-eat-during-the-19th-and-20th-century-e26eoa17e7dd6d7-c4c6-4779-b3e4-322e5f7f8126Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT<p>Talofa, my name is Amy. I am a second-year PhD student researching the Samaon traditional diet. This episode, I share with you common foods that Samoans ate from missionary records 1830s-1920s. In this</p> no00:38:44What did Samoans eat during the 19th and 20th century? full<![CDATA[Malo. I'm Back. ]]>Malo. I'm Amy Maslen-Miller, a New Zealand-born Samoan woman in Science.

The Samoan Scientist Podcast is a platform to share knowledge and stories from Maori and Pasifika in STEM.

What do you want to hear from the podcast in 2023? This is your channel to help you navigate STEM.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Malo--Im-Back-e25ahp026120c67-741c-473f-a64d-3c213160f68aTue, 06 Jun 2023 09:57:41 GMT<p>Malo. I'm Amy Maslen-Miller, a New Zealand-born Samoan woman in Science. </p> <p>The Samoan Scientist Podcast is a platform to share knowledge and stories from Maori and Pasifika in STEM. </p> <p>What do you want to hear from the podcast in 2023? This is your channel to help you navigate STEM. </p> no00:06:17Malo. I'm Back. full<![CDATA[Who Stole My Taro?!]]>This episode I read to you the mythology story of the beautiful taro. This story is from the book, Samoan Heroes by David Riley and illustrated by Michael Mulipola. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Who-Stole-My-Taro-e7pkmvd64863b7-c47c-34bb-e5fd-c82e0810ecd0Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:00:00 GMT<p>This episode I read to you the mythology story of the beautiful taro. This story is from the book, Samoan Heroes by David Riley and illustrated by Michael Mulipola. </p> no00:07:1115Who Stole My Taro?!full<![CDATA[How to be an effective communicator on social media]]>Talofa, my name is Amy. The creator of Samoan Scientist. I started posting online in 2015 and have built a following of over 4K followers across IG, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Podcasting and LinkedIn. Here I share my tips on how to get started in social media.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/How-to-be-an-effective-communicator-on-social-media-e26hd727d10483c-0fba-42f3-adfe-d1f2cf516002Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT<p>Talofa, my name is Amy. The creator of Samoan Scientist. I started posting online in 2015 and have built a following of over 4K followers across IG, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Podcasting and LinkedIn. Here I share my tips on how to get started in social media. </p> no00:15:46How to be an effective communicator on social mediafull<![CDATA[PhD Update May 2024]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/PhD-Update-May-2024-e2k4212b707985a-2a09-41ec-9baf-925ae3ac45d6Sun, 26 May 2024 05:06:50 GMT-no00:26:46PhD Update May 2024full<![CDATA[PhD talk - Samoan traditional foods - Q & A]]>I talk about my PhD research, the Samoan traditional diet an Answer some of your questions.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/PhD-talk---Samoan-traditional-foods---Q--A-e25hu1q4b7d13d4-db62-4ae8-a682-f4d9b6c38eb2Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:15:03 GMT<p>I talk about my PhD research, the Samoan traditional diet an Answer some of your questions. </p> no00:25:59PhD talk - Samoan traditional foods - Q & Afull<![CDATA[Forever Failing]]>It has been a really rough time in my career so I want to share a talanoa that I've had in my mind for a while. In the hopes of helping you on your journey and knowing that you're not alone. ps. sorry about the sniffling. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Forever-Failing-ero5d76c7d5de5-1983-4999-a382-99d4ccca5c2eFri, 12 Mar 2021 22:15:03 GMT<p>It has been a really rough time in my career so I want to share a talanoa that I've had in my mind for a while. In the hopes of helping you on your journey and knowing that you're not alone. ps. sorry about the sniffling. </p> no00:37:21Forever Failingfull<![CDATA[Study tips ]]>My name is Amy Maslen-Miller a PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet.

Here are some of my study tips to help with your tests and exams. Let me know if you have any questions!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Study-tips-e25r3hi3c44229d-8192-4c47-ab95-77ad2da7b83eSat, 17 Jun 2023 01:36:40 GMT<p>My name is Amy Maslen-Miller a PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. </p> <p>Here are some of my study tips to help with your tests and exams. Let me know if you have any questions!</p> no00:13:20Study tips full<![CDATA[PhD update - March 2022]]>Talofa my name is Amy. I am PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. I have gone back into the archives and pieced together a raw PhD update for the month of March 2022.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/PhD-update---March-2022-e26nnc0d97e0fe3-8841-4575-816a-356457e07b12Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT<p>Talofa my name is Amy. I am PhD candidate researching the Samoan traditional diet. I have gone back into the archives and pieced together a raw PhD update for the month of March 2022. </p> no00:25:54PhD update - March 2022full<![CDATA[Q&A]]>This episode you ask the questions and I answer them. 1) How do I learn Samoan? I'm the only plastic one in my family and trying to actively learn. 2)  Has science been a viable career for you so far? 3) What vision do you see our up and coming pasifika scientists achieving?



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/QA-e6f3gg730c9ef9-363a-3ed4-d537-6e66bdd626baThu, 10 Oct 2019 20:11:29 GMT<p>This episode you ask the questions and I answer them. 1) How do I learn Samoan? I'm the only plastic one in my family and trying to actively learn. 2)  Has science been a viable career for you so far? 3) What vision do you see our up and coming pasifika scientists achieving?</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> no00:11:5814Q&Afull<![CDATA[My Journey Into Science]]>It has been over 7 years since I made an episode, but I am back!


This is a deep dive about my journey of identity and science starting from my childhood in the 90s to the present.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/My-Journey-Into-Science-e3koqu8fbabe1c1-b1ee-4629-9e9e-fc01417bd1c1Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:23:58 GMT<p>It has been over 7 years since I made an episode, but I am back!</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a deep dive about my journey of identity and science starting from my childhood in the 90s to the present. </p> no00:45:5721My Journey Into Sciencefull<![CDATA[Sophia Olo-Whaanga: Environment and Sustainability Advisor ]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Sophia-Olo-Whaanga-Environment-and-Sustainability-Advisor-e99g8nc36d2adb-bf46-21ac-dcb9-ee6fdf805691Sun, 01 Dec 2019 20:40:23 GMTThis episode we chat to environment and sustainability advisor, Sophia Olo-Whaanga. With a Postgraduate diploma in environmental science, she is the first grandchild from her mother’s side to graduate from university. Sophia is very passionate about giving back to the community by working with her marae (Makaurau Marae, Ihumātao) and by encouraging rangatahi (younger generations) into science. We talk about how to navigate university, being indigenous in the workplace and to just do it, if you’re thinking about getting into science. If you have any questions you can email Sophia at sophia.olowhaanga@gmail.com or message her on instagram @kaitiaki.sophia no00:37:57111Sophia Olo-Whaanga: Environment and Sustainability Advisor full<![CDATA[What the Scientists Say!]]>We are ending our series this year by reflecting on the talanoa I’ve had with Kahu Painintng (Indigenous Scientist), Brogan McGreal (Scientist), Ant Vavia (Marine Biologist), Sophia Olo-Whaanga (Environment and Sustainability Advisor) and Chris Puliuvea (Immunology Scientist).
I summarised their advice about how to overcome challenges, how to get into science and their experiences of how they got started in science.


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/What-the-Scientists-Say-e9id6m797873b4-6876-5b38-2985-8eddc4e6070bMon, 16 Dec 2019 21:09:45 GMT<p>We are ending our series this year by reflecting on the talanoa I’ve had with Kahu Painintng (Indigenous Scientist), Brogan McGreal (Scientist), Ant Vavia (Marine Biologist), Sophia Olo-Whaanga (Environment and Sustainability Advisor) and Chris Puliuvea (Immunology Scientist). <br /> I summarised their advice about how to overcome challenges, how to get into science and their experiences of how they got started in science.</p> <p><br /></p> no00:14:57113What the Scientists Say!full<![CDATA[Alyx Pivac- Indigenous Scientist and Activist]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Alyx-Pivac--Indigenous-Scientist-and-Activist-eall861d2d9478-9887-49ed-a984-51fb75b1495eWed, 05 Feb 2020 23:54:26 GMTWe are starting 2020 right as I sat down with Alyx Pivac, an indigenous scientist and activist. She is of Māori (Ngāti Whātua, Te Rarawa) and Croatian descent and grew up in Whangārei with her mum, dad and two sisters. We talked about her dual identities growing up, her passion for the ocean and speaking up for those who don’t have a voice.  If you have any questions for Alyx, feel free to message her on Instagram: @alyxpivac or email: alyx.pivac@gmail.com no01:28:5821Alyx Pivac- Indigenous Scientist and Activistfull<![CDATA[Julia Arnott-Neenee - Strategist and Co-founder in Technology]]>Note: This was recorded pre COVID-19

Introducing Julia Arnott-Nee, strategist and advocate for bridging the gap of technology in our Pacific communities. Raised in Grey Lynn, Auckland and Christchurch, Julia talks about her journey into the tech industry, including her time at HP in America. We talk about Julia having an arts background and how she moved into tech, the hustle of applying for jobs, embracing her uniqueness and allowing space for others to do so and lastly, her current pursuit of empowering Māori and Pacific into the tech industry.

If you have any questions for Julia you can reach her on Facebook: Julia Arnott-Neenee Instagram: jarnottneenee LinkedIn: Julia Arnott-Neenee

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Julia-Arnott-Neenee---Strategist-and-Co-founder-in-Technology-epkbdl62a69442-54ef-40f3-b305-f18f8998b882Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:41:58 GMT<p>Note: This was recorded pre COVID-19</p> <p>Introducing Julia Arnott-Nee, strategist and advocate for bridging the gap of technology in our Pacific communities. Raised in Grey Lynn, Auckland and Christchurch, Julia talks about her journey into the tech industry, including her time at HP in America. We talk about Julia having an arts background and how she moved into tech, the hustle of applying for jobs, embracing her uniqueness and allowing space for others to do so and lastly, her current pursuit of empowering Māori and Pacific into the tech industry.</p> <p>If you have any questions for Julia you can reach her on Facebook: Julia Arnott-Neenee Instagram: jarnottneenee LinkedIn: Julia Arnott-Neenee</p> no01:04:23Julia Arnott-Neenee - Strategist and Co-founder in Technologyfull<![CDATA[PhD Update I Fepuari 2022 ]]>After 3 years of jumping through academic hurdles I have finally started my PhD!Research the Samoan traditional diet as one of the solutions to prevent diabetes.  
I'm going to give monthly updates about my journey. Hopefully sharing my experiences will help you. I talk about my initial thoughts about the PhD and the books I’ve read relating to my research. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/PhD-Update-I-Fepuari-2022-e1larm1e7a0946d-a506-4358-a480-9e3b6f827e92Sun, 17 Jul 2022 21:04:25 GMT<p>After 3 years of jumping through academic hurdles I have finally started my PhD!Research the Samoan traditional diet as one of the solutions to prevent diabetes.  <br /> I'm going to give monthly updates about my journey. Hopefully sharing my experiences will help you. I talk about my initial thoughts about the PhD and the books I’ve read relating to my research. </p> no00:32:09PhD Update I Fepuari 2022 full<![CDATA[The highest of highs and the lowest of lows]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/The-highest-of-highs-and-the-lowest-of-lows-e29ssh9170bf34e-8473-4aef-8c9e-048d032b2f8fThu, 28 Sep 2023 07:39:40 GMTSeptember 2023 I had achieved so many things in my PhD that I thought I would NEVER achieve, however I also experienced very upsetting news about my Nana. no00:22:17The highest of highs and the lowest of lowsfull<![CDATA[What I learned in 2019]]>2019 was very challenging for me however, I learnt a lot of things about how to get through those challenges. 

What I learnt in 2019: 1) Self reflection is key 2) The internet is amazing 3) The mind is powerful 4) The system is real 5) Stop buying stupid things

I also talked about goals and intentions for your next journey/year. 



]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/What-I-learned-in-2019-e9tcbc867364b0-d14e-4881-9b6d-f3bbb8f9dcc3Tue, 31 Dec 2019 04:47:15 GMT<p>2019 was very challenging for me however, I learnt a lot of things about how to get through those challenges. </p> <p>What I learnt in 2019: 1) Self reflection is key 2) The internet is amazing 3) The mind is powerful 4) The system is real 5) Stop buying stupid things</p> <p>I also talked about goals and intentions for your next journey/year. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> no00:34:17114What I learned in 2019full<![CDATA[Ant Vavia- Marine Biologist]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Ant-Vavia--Marine-Biologist-e908jj3ad4ad4d-277b-d331-8f7d-3fcd2b029232Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:17:22 GMTMarine biologist and vaka enthusiast, Ant Vavia, talks about his scientific voyage. Ant set out on his journey, discovering his passion for the outdoors, adventure and marine science. Currently pursuing his PhD in marine biology, he is taking his research back home to Mitiaro, Cook Islands. This episode we talk about navigating through high school, university life, research in the Solomon Islands, standing out as a Pasifika student and vaka. If you have any questions for Ant, send him a message on Facebook: Ant Vavia or Instagram @antstagraamm. Plus he has a YouTube channel in the works! So watch this space no01:00:2819Ant Vavia- Marine Biologistfull<![CDATA[I Am Dumb ]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/I-Am-Dumb-e5isbmc0c0db54-5204-4b16-adf6-126a4416a0e8Fri, 27 Sep 2019 01:30:22 GMTEver had this thought? SAME. I've felt this way since high school and it's been/still a process I'm working to reverse. Today I'm unpacking my thoughts and sharing some options that have worked for me. no00:20:3812I Am Dumb full<![CDATA[Lolo Tukuafu- Enviromental Scientist]]>Lolo is currently working and living in Tonga as a GIS analyst. I managed to catch up with him while he was in NZ and he kept it real!

Lolo talked about moving to NZ from Tonga after high school, being the shy guy, university, climate change and living and working in Tonga.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Lolo-Tukuafu--Enviromental-Scientist-ebmioqb4c217a9-e938-4d0b-9292-d83b15b20d43Thu, 19 Mar 2020 22:05:29 GMT<p>Lolo is currently working and living in Tonga as a GIS analyst. I managed to catch up with him while he was in NZ and he kept it real!</p> <p>Lolo talked about moving to NZ from Tonga after high school, being the shy guy, university, climate change and living and working in Tonga.</p> no00:51:01Lolo Tukuafu- Enviromental Scientistfull<![CDATA[Madeline Shelling- Maori Scientist]]>Mads is from Ngati Porou on her mums side and grew up in Helensville, Auckland. On this episode we talk about Mads journey into science. Starting with growing up in Helensville, following her passion throughout university, aid work, her PhD in Maori health and food sovereignty and CrossFit.

If you have any questions for Mads you can contact her on Instagram @madeline.alice or Facebook: Madeline Shelling

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Madeline-Shelling--Maori-Scientist-ei83s92a013cab-4a8e-4c2c-a90c-db25d4868704Sun, 16 Aug 2020 22:55:29 GMT<p>Mads is from Ngati Porou on her mums side and grew up in Helensville, Auckland. On this episode we talk about Mads journey into science. Starting with growing up in Helensville, following her passion throughout university, aid work, her PhD in Maori health and food sovereignty and CrossFit.</p> <p>If you have any questions for Mads you can contact her on Instagram @madeline.alice or Facebook: Madeline Shelling</p> no00:59:17Madeline Shelling- Maori Scientistfull<![CDATA[Eteroa Lafele- Software Engineer]]>Introducing Eteroa Lafele, a Samoan software engineer. Born and bred in Cannons Creek, Porirua, Wellington. We talked about how Eteroa got into tech, her transition from Wellington to Auckland, to study at the Auckland University of Technology. Speaking her truth, about her experiences in Tech, as a Pacific women and her passion for supporting our Pacific Community.

You may want to adjust your volume because, we laugh A LOT on this episode!

If you have any questions for Eteroa or want to have chat. Send her an email eteroalafele080@gmail.comor you can contact her on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn at Eteroa Lafele.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Eteroa-Lafele--Software-Engineer-el2qhd1220893a-23a8-40f6-80c9-452a5da4d7a3Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:02:55 GMT<p>Introducing Eteroa Lafele, a Samoan software engineer. Born and bred in Cannons Creek, Porirua, Wellington. We talked about how Eteroa got into tech, her transition from Wellington to Auckland, to study at the Auckland University of Technology. Speaking her truth, about her experiences in Tech, as a Pacific women and her passion for supporting our Pacific Community.</p> <p>You may want to adjust your volume because, we laugh A LOT on this episode!</p> <p>If you have any questions for Eteroa or want to have chat. Send her an email <a href="mailto:eteroalafele080@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">eteroalafele080@gmail.com</a>or you can contact her on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn at Eteroa Lafele.</p> no00:45:12Eteroa Lafele- Software Engineerfull<![CDATA[Chris Puliuvea- Immunology Scientist ]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Chris-Puliuvea--Immunology-Scientist-e9evgr07c9c4e0-037c-452a-f7c6-5be68e0b43edTue, 10 Dec 2019 22:51:26 GMTThis episode we chat to Chris Puliuvea, immunology scientist. Chris was born in Tonga, moved to NZ at young age and is the eldest of seven siblings. He developed his passion for science in Tonga, where he had a curiosity for understanding how things work. We talked about 1) Transitioning from Tonga to NZ schooling 2) How to get through the tough times 3) Science strengthening his faith in Christianity 4) Giving science a go. If you have any questions you can email chris kilisitofa.p@gmail.com no00:41:25112Chris Puliuvea- Immunology Scientist full<![CDATA[How to write a literature review]]>Talofa my name is Amy, I am a second-year PhD candidate researching Samoan traditional foods. Here are 5 steps on how I wrote my literature review.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/How-to-write-a-literature-review-e264jose73df678-a23c-442a-a8d3-d466caf26d98Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:34:16 GMT<p>Talofa my name is Amy, I am a second-year PhD candidate researching Samoan traditional foods. Here are 5 steps on how I wrote my literature review. </p> no00:22:49How to write a literature reviewfull<![CDATA[Te Kahuratai Painting- Indigenous Scientist]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Te-Kahuratai-Painting--Indigenous-Scientist-e816hu410ca9df-95a0-acc4-44f5-4e8f5c443361Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:51:58 GMTOur first indigenous scientist we chat to is Te Kahuratai Painting, learning advisor at Te Fale Pouāwhina, The University of Auckland. Kahu has a background in biomedical science, applied mathematics specialising in mathematical biology and Mātauranga Māori. We touched on many topics such as change in careers, climate change, indigenous knowledge, tips for getting into science and so much more! You can hit him up on Facebook- Te Kahurertai Painting or email tk.painting@auckland.ac.nz for more questions. no00:43:4516Te Kahuratai Painting- Indigenous Scientistfull<![CDATA[Michelle Elia-Siloata - A zig-zag journey will lead you to where you need to be]]>In this episode, we talk with my good friend Michelle about

  • Uber Eats
  • Diabetes
  • High school relationships
  • Health
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Michelle-Elia-Siloata---A-zig-zag-journey-will-lead-you-to-where-you-need-to-be-e26rngqd609687c-8708-4b16-b241-41dfc2b892b3Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:52:32 GMT<p>In this episode, we talk with my good friend Michelle about</p> <ul> <li>Uber Eats</li> <li>Diabetes</li> <li>High school relationships</li> <li>Health </li> </ul> yes01:13:28Michelle Elia-Siloata - A zig-zag journey will lead you to where you need to befull<![CDATA[PhD update - How to cope with the challenges ]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/PhD-update---How-to-cope-with-the-challenges-e2bc5ag86e17ccc-06db-4f2d-9659-a08531c1a6ccWed, 01 Nov 2023 21:07:31 GMTUpdate on my PhD about feeling like I'm not doing enough and how I am addressing it. I hope that some of the podcast connects with you and helps you with your own journey. no00:23:57PhD update - How to cope with the challenges full<![CDATA[Introduction ]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Introduction-e5cp3f5dbcc1a9-b9e2-dc92-0a0c-86c6ecce7f13Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:47:59 GMTTalofa! This episode I'm introducing myself, the aim for the Samoan Scientist podcast and what type of content I'm planning. no00:04:5311Introduction full<![CDATA[Brogan McGreal- Scientist]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Brogan-McGreal--Scientist-e8hfil93e132a5-f1fe-7e6b-12c7-da6d1544d65bFri, 08 Nov 2019 03:43:00 GMT This episode we talk to Research Associate, Brogan McGreal. Brogan is the eldest of two brothers and grew up in West Auckland. She is Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne and Ngai Tahu. She currently works at Plant and Food Research, looking at plant disease on apples and avocados. We chatted about gap years, wanting to be a doctor in high school, job experience and so much more (and a lot of laughing). If you have any questions for Brogan, you can email her at brogan.mcgreal@gmail.com no00:32:5517Brogan McGreal- Scientistfull<![CDATA[Study tips for exams ]]>With exams coming up. I want to share some tips and tricks that have helped me over the years and I hope they help you too!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amy768/episodes/Study-tips-for-exams-e8ghp59d341d30-74c6-135e-9c69-05930e5e2d9fFri, 01 Nov 2019 04:27:11 GMT<p>With exams coming up. I want to share some tips and tricks that have helped me over the years and I hope they help you too!</p> no00:11:4417Study tips for exams full