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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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092 – Data Literacy

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/09/27

Continuing their ongoing discussions on data, Lily and David consider data literacy, its importance, and the different skills required to interpret and work with data effectively. They explore the challenges of demystifying data science when teaching it to non-specialists. They consider the example of New Zealand's innovative approach to embedding data literacy in school curriculums.

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091 – Introducing James Kaleli Musyoka: Climatic Data...

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2024/09/24

David Stern introduces Dr. James Kaleli Musyoka, a Postdoctoral Impact Activation Fellow at IDEMS from Kenya, now based in Finland. They reminisce about their first meeting in 2008 at Maseno University, where David's involvement transformed James' experience with applied statistics. They discuss James' decision to pursue a local PhD, his teaching innovations, and his current work supporting African met services with historical climatic data. James shares his experiences in various countries and

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23:35

090 – Introducing George Simmons: Mathematical...

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2024/09/20

David is joined by George Simmons, an impact activation postdoctoral fellow at IDEMS. In collaboration with CASAS Global, George has spent a year working on their Physiologically Based Demographic Modelling (PBDM) system, a style of modelling used to account for the ecosystem level dynamics that happen in a farm field. They elaborate on the project's integration with more modern mathematical techniques, the influence of the TOPOS Institute’s collaborative approach, and the broader implications of

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089 – Exploring Digital Parenting Innovations in Kuwait

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/09/17

David and Kate discuss David's recent trip to Kuwait, focusing on the development of digital technologies for the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) programme. They explore the contrasts and similarities between high-resource environments like Kuwait and low-resource contexts where PLH typically operates. The conversation highlights the integration of app technologies in Kuwait's Ministry of Health initiatives, cultural tolerance, women's empowerment, and the unique challenges and opportunities of

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088 – Technologies for Secondary School Education

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/09/13

As Santiago prepares to return to teaching, he and David discuss the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of education. They consider the integration of educational technologies for formative assessment, such as STACK, in secondary maths education, focusing on personalised feedback and the challenges of balancing varied student abilities. They also explore the potential of AI in the classroom, the implications of integrating AI in the context of centralised exams, and the role of

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087 – Chatbots and AI

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/09/10

AI chatbots are seemingly everywhere right now, but are they safe and reliable? In this episode, Lily and David compare traditional deterministic chatbots and modern AI-based chatbots. They explore the limitations and frustrations of traditional chatbots, like those used in online banking and other services, and highlight the potential of generative AI technologies, like ChatGPT, to enhance the user experience. They discuss how AI could be used responsibly to improve deterministic chatbots by making

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085 – A Service Mentality

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2024/09/03

Lucie and David discuss what IDEMS’ “service mentality” is and how it differs from providing services. They explore what this means for the company, in its external partnerships and its internal management.

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084 – Community Tech

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/08/30

The idea of “Community Tech” is central to many of IDEMS’ initiatives, and in this episode Lucie and Kate explore its meaning. They contrast the exciting possibilities of developing community tech with the challenges of effectively managing the communities and technologies involved.

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083 – Reflections on the Mentoring Scheme

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/08/27

Lucie and David reflect on the last 2 years of the organisation mentoring scheme and how it might continue to evolve to suit the needs and interests of employees. The scheme is shared between the 3 sister companies: IDEMS, INNODEMS and most recently, GHAIDEMS, and brings together colleagues from different continents and countries to support personal development and growth.

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081 – The Second African STACK Conference

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2024/08/20

In this episode, Santiago invites David to reflect on the Second African STACK conference, held from 12th to 16th August 2024 at the Technical University of Kenya. They discuss how the event went, some outcomes, learnings and challenges that were highlighted, such as sustainability, and describe the growth of the African STACK Community. A general explanation of STACK can be found in episode 057 of this podcast.

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080 – Franca Hoffmann: Global Maths Education

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/08/16

Franca Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor in Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Caltech and International Scientific Advisor at Quantum Leap Africa, at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS). In this episode, David Stern talks to Franca about their recent experiences in Kenya, including a workshop in Kisumu organized by the American Institute of Mathematics and the African STACK Conference in Nairobi. Franca recounts her journey from participating in Maths Camps in Africa to

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079 – American Institute of Mathematics (AIM)...

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/08/13

In August 2024, the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) organised a workshop in Kenya, bringing together participants from various countries to explore the use of open-source tools like STACK and WebWork in mathematics education. Santiago and David reflect on how the event facilitated meaningful collaborations between African and international educators, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities within low-resource environments. The workshop highlighted the importance of

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078 – Open Research, Science and Data

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2024/08/09

IDEMS is guided by its principle ‘Open by Default’, a well-developed concept in technology and software fields, but less developed in research, science and data. David and Lucie explore the differences between open science and open data, and question whether or how open science might create inequalities.

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077 – Looking to the Future of AI for Higher Education

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/08/06

In this episode, we explore the future of AI in education through a discussion with Lily and David, focusing on the potential and limitations of AI technologies. They break down the future into four key categories: tasks that AI will never achieve perfectly, tasks that are a matter of "when" not "if", transformative innovations on the horizon, and areas with substantial unknowns. The conversation includes examples like the challenges of AI detecting AI-generated content, the potential of AI-based

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075 – Changing The Question 2

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/07/30

In this episode, we dive into how AI can revolutionise education by shifting the focus from traditional methods to fostering critical thinking skills. Lily and David discuss the importance of adapting questions in a way that leverages AI capabilities, ensuring students develop deeper analytical skills and greater ownership of their work. They explore various case studies and examples of AI applications in education, highlighting the potential of AI to enhance human intelligence and creativity. This

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074 – Changing the Question

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/07/26

In this episode, we are pleased to introduce guest speaker Helen Crompton, who shares her research and teaching experiences focused on AI in education. Helen and David suggest productive ways that lecturers and students can engage with AI to support and enhance their skills and teaching effectiveness.

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073 – AI in Education: Friend or Foe?

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/07/23

In this episode, Lily and David discuss the current state of education, and the potentials that AI creates for the future. They look at what it means to treat AI as a friend for lecturers, and then what it means to treat it as a foe, using case studies. They then question how lecturers can productively approach teaching given the current AI context.Note that this podcast is also the third episode of our five-part series on Responsible AI for Lecturers (RAILect).

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071 – Introduction to R-Instat

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/07/16

R-Instat is a free open-source statistics package. In this episode, Lily and David introduce R-Instat and discuss the motivations for creating it, based upon the need for a user-friendly, comprehensive tool for low-resource environments that can handle multilevel data efficiently. They consider its broader implications for data literacy and statistical education, emphasising the ongoing ambition to make complex analyses more accessible and intuitive.

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070 – Games Without Advertising: A Potential New...

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/07/12

Santiago and David continue their discussion on the intersection of gaming and advertising, exploring innovative business models that prioritize social impact and inclusivity over traditional revenue streams. They consider the concept of providing digital services related to games that are accessible to all, including those who cannot afford to pay, aiming to develop a system where educational and socially beneficial services can sustain themselves financially while remaining open and

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069 – Games Without Advertising: A Potential New...

The IDEMS Podcast ·

2024/07/09

Santiago and David discuss the conventional business models in the gaming industry, which rely on advertising or paywalls. Motivated by the potential educational value of games, they envision an innovative business model that prioritises social impact over revenue.

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