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The IDEMS Podcast

IDEMS International

Stories from a social enterprise that uses mathematical sciences in impact-oriented work around the world. Our experiences range from helping some of the world"s poorest farmers get value from data, to enabling academics to use AI responsibly in their teaching. We never know what our next task will be but the last 6 years have shown that it is likely to lead to a story.

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24:05

131 – USAID Revisited

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Following up on the discussion in Episode 129, Santiago Borio questions David Stern further on the implications of Donald Trump's executive order terminating USAID funding. They analyse the immediate and future consequences of this decision, and compare the situation with the UK's DFID closure, noting differences in impact and response.

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127 – Scalable Solutions vs Individual Impact in...

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2025/01/28

With Santiago returning to teaching this year, he and David discuss the contrasting dynamics between personalised teaching and scalable educational solutions. They explore the benefits and challenges of working directly with students, especially in an inclusive school environment, versus the impact of implementing large-scale academic solutions like STACK.

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26:59

123 – Unpacking the Question, “Why don’t we just give...

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2025/01/14

In this follow-up to Episode 112, Lucie and David Stern explore the complexities behind the question posed in that episode: “Why don't we just give money?” Through interrogating the assumptions of the question, they explore the nuances of direct monetary aid versus structured development activities, discussing personal experiences, the impact on local economies, and the importance of context-specific solutions.

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122 – Technology in Secondary Education

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2025/01/10

Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss Santiago's return to teaching in Argentina, and his initiatives to integrate technology into education, focusing on the use of STACK for formative assessments. They consider the potential for scaling these technologies and discuss the exciting parallel projects in Kenya, the complexities of school database systems, and the responsible use of AI in education.

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33:52

121 – Reflections on Research Methods Support (RMS)...

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Social impact scientist Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and IDEMS co-founding director David Stern discuss their recent trip to Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. They reflect on the series of workshops they conducted for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems, focusing on innovative and conceptual research methods. They consider the challenges of integrating qualitative and quantitative research, the incorporation of artificial intelligence, and the importance of moving beyond disciplinary silos

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120 – Reflections on Past and Future New Years

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2025/01/03

In this New Year special of the IDEMS podcast, David and Santiago reflect on their journey with IDEMS, starting from Santiago's official employment in early 2020. They discuss their initial projects and the disruptions caused by COVID-19, which led to shifts in their work approach. They share insights on the growth of the IDEMS team, the challenges faced, and Santiago’s personal experiences transitioning between roles within the organisation and as a school teacher. The conversation highlights

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119 – The New Year’s Special

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/12/31

In this special New Year's edition of the IDEMS podcast, David, Lucie, Lily, and Santiago reflect on a year of episodes. They discuss the challenges and rewards of recording, their focus on complex and transparent discussions, and the podcast's role within IDEMS’ broader work. Looking ahead, they explore ideas for involving more team members and creating in-depth mini-series. The episode concludes with gratitude and appreciation for the collaboration and behind-the-scenes support, highlighting the

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118 – Festive Special: Another Perspective on Giving

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/12/27

In this episode, David and James discuss the intricacies of charitable giving within the Kenyan educational system. They share experiences about university scholarships, their impact, and challenges like 'tarmacking', graduates struggling to find their first employment opportunities. Emphasizing the need for strategic and collaborative funding, they explore how diverse initiatives, while beneficial, can create new issues. The conversation highlights the aspiration for a cohesive approach to

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117 – Festive Special: Giving

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/12/24

In this festive episode of the IDEMS podcast, Lily and David discuss the theme of giving during the holiday season. They explore the impact of charitable initiatives like the Band Aid song and emphasize a balanced approach to giving, encouraging contributions both locally and globally while recognizing Africa's potential on the global stage.

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116 – Collective Intelligence

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/12/20

IDEMS co-directors David Stern and Kate Fleming consider the concept of collective intelligence and its implications for society and technology. The discussion covers the relationship to artificial intelligence, misinformation, and how collective intelligence can be utilised to help address global issues like climate change and systemic problems by democratising and elevating diverse forms of expertise. By emphasising the role of marginalised communities in developing inclusive technology,

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115 – Research Methods Support Teams

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/12/17

Following a rare chance for in person meetings with most of the Research Methods Support team in West Africa, David and Lucie reflect on the team’s development and evolving role supporting researchers. We seem to be making concrete progress on our goal to nurture talent in West Africa.

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113 – Research Methods Workshops and Trainings

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/12/10

Lucie and David discuss their upcoming research methods workshops in West Africa under McKnight Foundation's Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. Covering a decade of workshops, they consider the history and evolution of these training sessions, including the birth of R-Instat. They consider challenges during COVID-19, and emphasise the value of community building.

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109 – Mathematical Scientists as Impact Activators

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/11/26

IDEMS founding directors David Stern and Danny Parsons discuss the concept of impact activation and the potential for mathematicians to contribute to social impact projects. They consider specific ways in which the skills of mathematical scientists can be useful in these contexts, advocating for a pipeline to create more opportunities for those interested in this path.

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108 – James’ Journey of Innovative Statistics Education

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/11/22

In this episode of the IDEMS podcast, David talks with James Musyoka about their journey to revolutionise statistics education at Maseno University and beyond. They highlight the use of technology, overcoming access issues, and the importance of practical data work. They emphasise gradual change led by new educators and the critical need for interpretation skills in teaching statistics.

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107 – Where Do We Draw the Line on Transparency?

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/11/19

In this episode, Lily and David Stern consider IDEMS’ relationship to transparency. They discuss the challenges and ethical considerations in sharing data, and the importance of balancing transparency with the need for privacy and protection against potential harm.

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106 – Reflections on the FRN Convening

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/11/15

David and Lucie reflect on outcomes of the recent Farmer Research Network (FRN) convening led by the McKnight Foundation’s Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems programme.Bringing together researchers, farmers, NGOs and other stakeholders in agroecology from four continents, the four day convening was rich in learnings.

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105 – Wicked Problems

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/11/12

Lily and David consider the concept of “wicked problems” (sometimes referred to as “grand challenges”): those problems that are inherently unsolvable and require continuous incremental improvements. In a wide-ranging conversation, they touch on the importance of imagination in envisioning positive futures and the role of different contexts in shaping educational outcomes.

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104 – Misusing Data

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/11/08

In this episode, Lily and David discuss the unintended consequences of data misuse, highlighting how outdated survey responses can adversely affect individuals. They explore the balance between human judgement and automated systems, emphasising the need for improved data practices and hybrid approaches.

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103 – Collaborative Modelling

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/11/05

David Stern and George Simmons discuss the concept of collaborative modelling and its transdisciplinary nature. Considering examples from various fields, including agriculture, ecology, and disease modelling, they highlight the need for better communication and collaboration among experts from different disciplines.

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101 – Introducing Sue Johnson: Corporate Insights...

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/10/29

David sits down with Sue Johnson, one of IDEMS’ non-executive directors (NEDs). They discuss Sue's transition from the corporate world to her role at IDEMS, motivated by the organisation's focus on social impact, and their recent in-person team meeting. Considering R-Instat in particular, Sue provides some insights into the challenges of effectively communicating IDEMS’ projects to external stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of balancing technical depth with a broader business perspective to

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