18. #BuggingOut – Unveiling Forensic Science’s Hidden Heroes with Dr. Paola Magni
Bugs can play an important role in solving crimes! This week we delve into the topic of bug life and more with forensic scientist Dr Paola Magni.
She is a world-leading researcher, expert witness, media commentator and corporate speaker, with a huge passion for science. We also chat about a special project to highlight the impact of domestic violence which hits home for Paola with the sheer number of cases she has worked on involving women.
In this episode we cover:
- How interest in nature led to a career in forensic science
- Forensic scientists look holistically at science
- Discovering the power of insects in forensics
- Finding her way in a small field
- Breaking barriers with age and stereotypes
- Finding her way to Australia to finish her PhD
- What a day in the life of a forensic scientist looks like
- Dropping everything for a fresh case – even in the middle of a wedding!
- Collaborating around the world
- Expectation versus reality with crime scenes
- The Red Shoe Project and where the passion comes from
- Forensic science is tied into domestic violence awareness.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Show notes: https://forevernow.com.au/podcasts/hashtagdeathepisode18/
- #Hashtag Death Instagram: @hashtag_death
- Ways to work with Ingrid: forevernow.com.au
- Ingrid Reiger’s Facebook: @forevernowcelebrant
- Ingrid Reiger’s Instagram: @ingrid_forevernowcelebrant
- Dr Paola Magni website: www.paolamagni.com.au
- Dr Paola Magni TikTok: @paomagni
- Dr Paola Magni Instagram: Paola A. Magni (@doc_magni) • Instagram photos and videos
- The Red Shoe Project: www.redshoesaustralia.com.au
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