Science, Leadership & Shyness | With Han Chiu | The Searchers Podcast w/ Atem & Kirron

In this thoughtful and funny episode of The Searchers Podcast, Atem and Kirron sit down with Han Chiu — a scientist, mentor, and all-around deep thinker — to talk about leadership, confidence, and why science might just be the best (and weirdest) way to understand life.

From overcoming shyness and learning to speak up, to leading a research team and balancing cultural identity, Han shares how curiosity can change who you are — and why not every student should chase a PhD.

They talk about Taiwanese culture, science, love, confidence, and the beauty of building something bigger than yourself.
It’s clever, human, and quietly inspiring — the kind of episode that leaves you thinking long after it ends.

💬 Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction: Who is Han Chiu?
11:00 – What is BSBL and how Han got involved
15:28 – Why Han loves improving the league and giving back
20:00 – “Anyone can do anything if…” — Han on growth mindset and self-belief
20:20 – How Han leads his team and keeps motivation alive
23:15 – From shy to confident: how science helped Han find his voice
28:40 – The gender gap surprise — girls vs. boys in science
32:38 – Where to take a researcher on a date (yes, really)
36:55 – How Taiwanese culture continues to shape Han’s worldview
43:00 – Why Han does what he does — the purpose behind the research
48:40 – Why people don’t appreciate free opportunities
1:00:00 – Why Han talks some students out of doing a PhD

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