EmpowerTech
EmpowerTech
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The EmpowerTech podcast is a platform where we discuss all things tech and explore the growing ways in how we can leverage technology to lead smart, sustainable, and impactful lives.
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This podcast focuses on a range of tech-related topics including cybersecurity, AI adoption, gender biases in tech, and the impact of technology on creative industries. Episodes feature discussions such as turning adversity into resilience in cybersecurity, ethical implications of AI, promoting STEM to young girls, and guidelines for effective tech adoption in workplaces.
The EmpowerTech podcast is a platform where we discuss all things tech and explore the growing ways in how we can leverage technology to lead smart, sustainable, and impactful lives.
In this episode of EmpowerTech, host Iyari Cevallos talks with Lauren Hanson, Senior Mechanical Engineer at CSIRO Robotics. Lauren has played a key role in some of Australia’s most ambitious engineering projects, from competing in Mars rover challenges to delivering the Multi-Resolution Scanning Payload — the first Australian payload with active electronics to be deployed on the International Space Station.
The conversation dives into:
Lauren’s journey from a double degree at Monash University to a career in robotics and space
Lessons from the student rover competitions that helped launch her career
Her experiences at Gilmore Space Technologies working on rocket engines
How she and her team at CSIRO collaborate with NASA and Boeing on cutting-edge robotics projects
The design challenges of building hardware that has to perform flawlessly in space
Why integration testing and teamwork are critical in robotics and engineering
Advice for students and parents on pursuing careers in STEM, and why following your curiosity can lead to extraordinary opportunities
Lauren also shares practical insights into engineering culture, building passionate teams, and why hands-on projects can be a game-changer for young engineers.
Whether you’re a student curious about STEM, a parent encouraging the next generation, or just fascinated by robotics and space, this episode is packed with inspiration.
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