129. Interview with balloon scientist Dr Chloe Lim
FEB 19, 202634 MIN
129. Interview with balloon scientist Dr Chloe Lim
FEB 19, 202634 MIN
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<p>This week we spoke with Dr Chloe Lim who is a trained molecular biologist, professional balloon artist, and science communicator with over 20 years of experience in medical research and regulatory science. She is the founder of <em>Twistyfic</em>, where she merges science, storytelling, and balloon art to spark curiosity and inspire young minds through engaging STEAM shows and workshops. Chloe also runs <em>Giggly Wiggly Balloons</em>, delighting audiences with her balloon artistry at events across Canberra. A top 5 finalist on Channel 7’s <em>Blow Up</em> and a TEDx speaker, she brings a unique blend of creativity and fun to everything she does to make science accessible, inclusive, and memorable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can follow Chloe and find out more about her work here:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchloelim/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchloelim/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drchloelim/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/drchloelim/ </a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drchloelim/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/drchloelim/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://drchloelim.com/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://drchloelim.com/ </a></p><p>TEDx talk: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzYEj2pLyWo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Find your hidden talent and unlock your potential | Dr Chloe Lim | TEDxCanberra </a></p><p>Blow Up TV show: <a href="https://7plus.com.au/blow-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://7plus.com.au/blow-up</a></p><p>Amazon page: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/author/drchloelim" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.amazon.com/author/drchloelim</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Giggly Wiggly Balloons</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://gigglywiggly.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.gigglywiggly.com.au</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gigglywigglyballoons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/gigglywigglyballoons</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gigglywigglyballoons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/gigglywigglyballoons</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@gigglywigglyballoons" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@gigglywigglyballoons</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>CALD Voices in STEM podcast</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://drchloelim.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://drchloelim.com/podcast/</a></p><p>Apple Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cald-voices-in-stem/id1702014079" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cald-voices-in-stem/id1702014079</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0ekS0zhlfXXIYJ2DCgY4K1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://open.spotify.com/show/0ekS0zhlfXXIYJ2DCgY4K1</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Twistyfic</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://twistyfic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://twistyfic.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/twistyfic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/twistyfic</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twistyfic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/twistyfic</a></p><p><br></p><p>Transcript: <a href="https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ysj2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ysj2</a></p>