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Systems thinking allows you to see both the pain points and the potential of every situation. It's a skill that you can cultivate in yourself, and that you can help bring out in others. The key is to approach with curiosity and a mindset prepared to connect people and ideas.

Ee Ting Choo is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of ConnectingDNA. Join us as Ee Ting shares her journey of technology transfer and entrepreneurship, and looking at health through a whole system lens.

About Ee Ting Choo

Choo Ee Ting is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of ConnectingDNA, a wellness-genomics platform that helps individuals, families, and organisations translate DNA insights into actionable nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle strategies.

With over 20 years of experience across healthtech, diagnostics, and wellness ecosystems, Ee Ting specialises in bridging complex science with real-world application. Her work spans individual wellness, corporate wellbeing programs, and the curation of multidisciplinary experts across nutrition, fitness, therapy, and preventive health.

Beyond titles, Ee Ting is known for her grounded leadership style — balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and long-term thinking — and for helping others make sense of complexity without fear, hype, or overwhelm.

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The power of the generalist with Ee Ting Choo - STEAM Powered

Systems thinking allows you to see both the pain points and the potential of every situation. It's a skill that you can cultivate in yoursel

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“I remember when I hired you.” ✨

Radiologic technologist, science communicator, and author Chaundria Singleton shares a story about the real potential of career growth in medical imaging. Her former manager started exactly where she did: as a medical imaging technologist. Today, they're the operations manager of a huge children's hospital.

Don't listen to the people who say "you're just an imaging tech." Medical imaging is the third largest medical profession in the US, and one that opens doors to leadership, management, and beyond.

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The hidden STEMM powerhouse of medical imaging with Chaundria Singleton - STEAM Powered

Every person will have experiences with medical imaging at some point in their lives. For most, the first time will be with an ultrasound be

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Did you know radiologic techs are trained to inject contrast?

Chaundria Singleton explains the overlap between nursing and radiologic technology training and how pharmacology knowledge is vital for radiologic technologists.

Understanding body chemistry, medications, and how patients react to contrast or medical imaging processes is crucial for safe and effective procedures. Whether you're a patient or a healthcare professional, this only goes to show the importance of communication and training in medical imaging.

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The hidden STEMM powerhouse of medical imaging with Chaundria Singleton - STEAM Powered

Every person will have experiences with medical imaging at some point in their lives. For most, the first time will be with an ultrasound be

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It’s wild how we think of healthcare as just doctors and nurses, but there are so many other aspects of these professions we take for granted. Did you know medical imaging is actually the third largest medical profession in the US? I didn't. 🏥

Chaundria Singleton talks about how these professionals have been "unseen" for a long time, even though they’re a vital part of the care team. It's definitely a field to keep an eye on if you're interested in STEM! 🦴✨ Watch, listen, or read the full conversation here:

The hidden STEMM powerhouse of medical imaging with Chaundria Singleton - STEAM Powered

Every person will have experiences with medical imaging at some point in their lives. For most, the first time will be with an ultrasound be

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There is a lot of anxiety about AI taking over jobs, but hearing from professionals like Chaundria Singleton gives a much-needed perspective.

In medical imaging, AI is being used to speed up the scanning process. This doesn't mean less work—it means more time to help more people and less time for patients spent waiting in the tube. It’s about tech serving humanity and opening new possibilities for advancement in the field. 🦴✨

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It’s wild to think that our first interaction with healthcare technology usually happens before we’re even born via ultrasound. 🧬

Chaundria Singleton is sharing what it’s actually like to work in radiologic technology—a field with a massive scope that most of us only ever see from the exam table. If you’ve ever wondered how to make medical settings feel less intimidating, her approach to science communication is a great example of how one professional can make a huge difference in patient outcomes. 🦴✨

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Every person will have experiences with medical imaging at some point in their lives. For most, the first time will be with an ultrasound be

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Dr Hayley Passmore wants us to look closer at the "tough on crime" stories we see every day.

There is a cycle of messaging where the media and politicians reinforce the idea that locking people up is the only way to protect the community. But criminology tells a different story.

Preventative safety isn't about isolation; it's about providing the resources people need to live healthy, stable, and supported lives. When we invest in the community, we reduce the need for justice involvement later on.

It’s time to move from a reactive system to a proactive one.

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The justice system and community health with Hayley Passmore - STEAM Powered

The justice system is part of community health with more overlap than one might expect. So just as we've done with healthcare, how can we sh

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Prison health is public health. 🏥⚖️

It’s a simple phrase with massive implications. Dr Hayley Passmore joined the show to talk about why we need to stop viewing the justice system as a separate world.

The people inside are members of our community. They move between prison and the neighbourhood. Their health affects our health. When we provide support and healthcare to those in the justice system, we are investing in the health of the entire public.

We are one community, and health equity shouldn't stop at a gate.

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The justice system is part of community health with more overlap than one might expect. So just as we've done with healthcare, how can we sh

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Imagine being forced to touch something that makes your skin crawl, every single day, and being punished when you try to avoid it.

Dr Hayley Passmore told me a story about a man in prison who was labeled as "difficult" because he refused to do the dishes. When a staff member finally asked him why, the answer was simple: he hated the texture of the sponge.

Replacing that sponge with a dishcloth cost almost nothing, but it stopped the "behavioural incidents" immediately.

In the justice system, and in our schools and workplaces, we spend so much time punishing the what that we forget to ask the why.

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Imagine being a frontline worker in a high-stakes environment, tasked with supporting young people with complex needs, but never being taught about the most common conditions those kids have.

Dr Hayley Passmore’s research revealed that in the youth justice workforce:

20% hadn't heard of Autism Spectrum Disorder

22% hadn't heard of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

We often talk about the justice system as a place of punishment, but if we want it to be a place of rehabilitation, we have to start with education for the staff. They deserve to have the skills to support a neurodivergent person effectively.

Knowledge is the first step toward empathy and better outcomes.

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The justice system and community health with Hayley Passmore - STEAM Powered

The justice system is part of community health with more overlap than one might expect. So just as we've done with healthcare, how can we sh

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The justice system and community health with Hayley Passmore - STEAM Powered

The justice system is part of community health with more overlap than one might expect. So just as we've done with healthcare, how can we sh

The justice system is part of community health with more overlap than one might expect. So just as we've done with healthcare, how can we shift our approach in justice settings to be more preventative and proactive rather than reactive? It starts with support. Not only for the justice-involved, but for those providing support on the front-line as well.

Dr Hayley Passmore is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Western Australia Law School and a justice health researcher. Join us as we speak about Hayley's journey to justice health, reframing how we support youth and neurodisability in our communities, and how these human-centred approaches create better outcomes for everyone.

About Hayley Passmore

Dr Hayley Passmore (she/her) is based in Boorloo (Perth) on Whadjuk Noongar land. She is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Western Australia Law School and a justice health researcher. She is also an independent panel member on the ACT Government’s Therapeutic Support Panel - an Australian-first initiative as part of ACT's move to raise the minimum age of criminology responsibility.

Hayley has qualifications in child health, criminology and psychology, and over 13 years experience working in adult corrections and youth justice facilities. In 2019, she completed her PhD focusing on the workforce development component of the internationally recognised Banksia Hill Detention Centre study; the first Australian study to explore the prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder among justice-involved young people. Hayley pioneered Reframe Training; an evidence-based program educating frontline staff on the management and support of young people with neurodisability which has been delivered in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. Hayley has received international recognition for her research and its impact, including receiving a Churchill Fellowship completed in 2023, being named a 2021 AMP Foundation Tomorrow Maker and a 2022 WA Finalist for Young Australian of the Year.

UWA Profile: https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons/hayley-passmore-2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleympassmore

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Beyond space traffic management: responsible deployment of technologies applies to the skies above as it does to the land below.

More in our conversation with Asha Stabback, Translation and Impact Manager.

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Who knew you could translate skills in analysing stars to making an impact in protecting our native food products.

More in our conversation with Asha Stabback, Translation and Impact Manager.

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It's not the only way to address the two-body problem, but there are clear benefits to hiring couples with complementary skillsets.

More in our conversation with Asha Stabback, Translation and Impact Manager.

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The astronomic potential of transferable skills and the place of space on earth with Asha Stabback - STEAM Powered

There's a place for everyone in space. It's an extension of our planetary ecosystem and just as multidisciplinary as the world around us. Th

There's a place for everyone in space. It's an extension of our planetary ecosystem and just as multidisciplinary as the world around us. The key is to identify your passions and transferable skills so you can shape your work and the value you can bring to your new environment.

Asha Stabback is Translation and Impact Manager at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at the University of Western Australia in Perth. Join us as we speak about cultivating transferable skills, embracing your network, and how working with the skies above supports the land below.

About Asha Stabback

Asha Stabback is the Translation and Impact Manager at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at the University of Western Australia in Perth. This role enables the knowledge and expertise to flow between industry and academia. Before entering the university sector, Asha spent 15 years working in the mining industry leading organisational development programs and also had a stint in a start-up called Bubdesk offering a work space with a creche for working parents. Throughout her career, she came to appreciate the gender imbalance and the broader systemic barriers to enabling equity and she brings this background and personal experience to the role of Chair of the DEI Committee for the UWA node of ICRAR.

Website: http://icrar.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashastabback/

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Show Notes

[00:01:19] Cultivating a career around community and engagement.

[00:03:34] The holy trinity: cultivate your interests, transferable skills, and network to shape your career

[00:04:29] Recentring when life happens

[00:05:09] Learning to embrace (and harness) the power of your networks

[00:06:41] BubDesk and building support and community for working parents

[00:07:56] Tapping into potential by knowing your skills and identifying the skills of others

[00:08:55] You are more than what you do.

[00:12:09] The beginnings of ICRAR and hiring with couples in mind

[00:15:45] Inclusive environments support everyone and their circumstances

[00:19:35] The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research

[00:20:39] The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)

[00:22:37] The broader economic and community impact of investment in space and astronomy

[00:26:08] Translation and impact and finding happy places

[00:30:56] Space Situational Awareness and looking after the skies above

[00:34:14] There's a place for everyone in Space

[00:35:40] Thinking about responsible deployment of technology

[00:38:28] What the space sector is and finding your space in space

[00:42:10] What advice would you give someone who would like to do what you do, and what should they ignore?

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When tech goes from a means to an end, to an inseparable part of the art itself. This is for every creator who has fallen in love with their process.

More in our conversation with Sally Coleman, Musician & Creative Technologist, Creator of Virtual Band 'Big Sand'.

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Creatives: Shift your mindset and stop treating your salary as an afterthought. Your passion is valuable. Pay yourself for it.

More in our conversation with Sally Coleman, Musician & Creative Technologist, Creator of Virtual Band 'Big Sand'.

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