Steve Archer: From Antarctica to the Lab - embracing the challenge

The best way to learn is to challenge yourself, and this week’s guest, Dr Steve Archer, has built a career doing exactly that. From working in the freezing conditions of Antarctica to presenting his science to a room full of peers, Steve has faced challenges that have pushed him beyond his comfort zone and shaped his career. In this episode of Scigest, host and scientist Hilary Ireland sits down with Steve to explore his fascinating career so far looking at airbourne microbial communities in extreme environments around the world. Steve shares stories from the field, reflects on the value of scientific collaboration and communication, and discusses how mentorship and leadership have shaped his approach to science. Whether you’re an early-career scientist finding your feet or simply curious about what it takes to do science in some of the world’s most challenging environments, there’s plenty to learn from Steve’s experiences. If you enjoyed hearing from Steve, tune in next episode where we will continue the conversation and explore airborne microbial science in more depth. To view our full catalogue of podcasts including extra links on some podcasts please go to our Scigest pages: www.plantandfood.com/scigest