Podcasts by Samoan Scientist Podcast

PhD update - How to cope with the challenges from 2023-11-01T21:07:31

Update 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.

The highest of highs and the lowest of lows from 2023-09-28T07:39:40

September 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.

Michelle Elia-Siloata - A zig-zag journey will lead you to where you need to be from 2023-07-13T06:52:32

In this episode, we talk with my good friend Michelle about

• Uber Eats
• Diabetes
• High school relationships
• Health

PhD update - March 2022 from 2023-07-10T00:00

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.

How to be an effective communicator on social media from 2023-07-05T00:00

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, Podcastin...

What did Samoans eat during the 19th and 20th century? from 2023-07-03T00:00

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. ...

Responding to your comments - Samoan traditional foods from 2023-06-25T06:55:29

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.

How to write a literature review from 2023-06-24T08:34:16

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.

How to stay motivated during your studies from 2023-06-17T23:08:38

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.

Study tips from 2023-06-17T01:36:40

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 questi...

PhD talk - Samoan traditional foods - Q & A from 2023-06-11T12:15:03

I talk about my PhD research, the Samoan traditional diet an Answer some of your questions.

Malo. I'm Back. from 2023-06-06T09:57:41

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. Listen

PhD Update I Fepuari 2022 from 2022-07-17T21:04:25

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 mon...

The journey to starting my PhD from 2022-02-25T01:13:29

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 ...

Forever Failing from 2021-03-12T22:15:03

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....

Julia Arnott-Neenee - Strategist and Co-founder in Technology from 2021-02-09T05:41:58

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...

Eteroa Lafele- Software Engineer from 2020-11-16T00:02:55

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, ...

Madeline Shelling- Maori Scientist from 2020-08-16T22:55:29

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 pa...

Tulele Masoe- Engineer from 2020-07-13T03:02:59

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 ...

Lolo Tukuafu- Enviromental Scientist from 2020-03-19T22:05:29

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...

Alyx Pivac- Indigenous Scientist and Activist from 2020-02-05T23:54:26

We 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,...

What I learned in 2019 from 2019-12-31T04:47:15

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 ama...

What the Scientists Say! from 2019-12-16T21:09:45

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 ...

Chris Puliuvea- Immunology Scientist from 2019-12-10T22:51:26

This 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, w...

Sophia Olo-Whaanga: Environment and Sustainability Advisor from 2019-12-01T20:40:23

This 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 gradu...

Q & A from 2019-11-24T06:23:37

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 an...

Ant Vavia- Marine Biologist from 2019-11-15T06:17:22

Marine 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 pur...

Brogan McGreal- Scientist from 2019-11-08T03:43

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 curr...

Study tips for exams from 2019-11-01T04:27:11

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!

Te Kahuratai Painting- Indigenous Scientist from 2019-10-24T18:51:58

Our 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 mathemati...

Who Stole My Taro?! from 2019-10-17T20:00

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. 

How I Became a Scientist from 2019-10-03T21:20:43

Being 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 t...

I Am Dumb from 2019-09-27T01:30:22

Ever 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...

Introduction from 2019-09-15T10:47:59

Talofa! This episode I'm introducing myself, the aim for the Samoan Scientist podcast and what type of content I'm planning.