Interview with John Vandermeide

So I Was Wondering - Doping w/ Michael Harkins

Fast Fact - Education sessions

Outro

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at ASADA? We asked University of Canberra student John Vandermeide, who has finished a professional placement here with the science team, exactly that. “It’s definitely been very eye-opening because it is a very particular mix of science and kind of law-enforcement,” John says. “It’s definitely an amazing opportunity that I’ve had.” In his third year of an Applied Science in Forensic Studies degree, John recently undertook a 15-week professional placement as part of UC’s Memorandum of Understanding with ASADA. During his stint John was tasked with building a substance database for the anti-doping authority. “It’s definitely a new experience, something I have been happy I’ve been able to do,” he says. John leaves ASADA with an appreciation of the benefits of keeping sport clean and fair. “It’s been very interesting to see the other side of it….it is so important to make sure that the playing field is even and so there are no unfair advantages.”

Also joining the show this week is our Strategic Adviser Michael Harkins, who talks about why anti-doping is important and discusses his passion in sport. "Personally, I think doping robs the opportunity for someone to either stand on their rightful place on the podium or someone to miss their spot on a team," Michael says. "I still sort of pinch my self today that I am working at ASADA, it's a place I've wanted to work at for a long time and I have real passion for sport so to be able to work in sport, it's pretty special." We conclude by giving you a fun fact about our education sessions.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at ASADA? We asked University of Canberra student John Vandermeide, who has finished a professional placement here with the science team, exactly that. “It’s definitely been very eye-opening because it is a very particular mix of science and kind of law-enforcement,” John says. “It’s definitely an amazing opportunity that I’ve had.” In his third year of an Applied Science in Forensic Studies degree, John recently undertook a 15-week professional placement as part of UC’s Memorandum of Understanding with ASADA. During his stint John was tasked with building a substance database for the anti-doping authority. “It’s definitely a new experience, something I have been happy I’ve been able to do,” he says. John leaves ASADA with an appreciation of the benefits of keeping sport clean and fair. “It’s been very interesting to see the other side of it….it is so important to make sure that the playing field is even and so there are no unfair advantages.”
Also joining the show this week is our Strategic Adviser Michael Harkins, who talks about why anti-doping is important and discusses his passion in sport. "Personally, I think doping robs the opportunity for someone to either stand on their rightful place on the podium or someone to miss their spot on a team," Michael says. "I still sort of pinch my self today that I am working at ASADA, it's a place I've wanted to work at for a long time and I have real passion for sport so to be able to work in sport, it's pretty special." We conclude by giving you a fun fact about our education sessions.

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The official podcast of Sport Integrity Australia. Our mission is to protect the integrity of sport and the health and welfare of those who participate in Australian sport. Hosted by Tim Gavel, this podcast provides listeners with an opportunity to learn about integrity issues through athletes, coaches and administrators talking about contemporary and historical moments.

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at ASADA?   We asked University of Canberra student John Vandermeide, who has finished a professional placement here with the science team, exactly that. “It’s definitely been very eye-opening...

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