IDEMS works on complex, real world problems, but what does complexity mean? Lucie and David discuss the concepts of simplicity and complexity, with David suggesting that mathematics can be seen as a realm of simplicity compared to the complex real world. They touch on the dangers of oversimplifying problems and highlight how modern research tends to overvalue simplicity.

In this episode, Lily and David consider foundational data skills in data science education. They discuss Lily's recent teaching experience at the doctoral training school in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of the AIMS initiative. The conversation explores the significance of teaching basic yet essential data handling and analysis skills to data science students, emphasising how these foundational abilities are often overlooked in conventional education but are critical in the real-world application of data

There is no episode this week, but wanted to highlight the upcoming ZK Hack Montreal event, happening Aug 9-11 2024. This is the 4th IRL zk-focused hackathon produced by ZK Hack. Apply now to attend ZK Hack Montreal as a hacker and jump into zk. https://www.zkmontreal.com/ Find out more about ZK Hack as well at https://zkhack.dev/

SummaryThis episode is an interview with OnlineKyne, the author of the book Math in Drag. The conversation focuses on how to be an effective online educator and covers various topics in mathematics, including Cantor's infinite sets, probability, and statistics. The interview also delves into the process of writing the book and highlights the connection between math and drag. The chapters in the conversation cover the journey of a content creator, tips for science content creators, the concept of

Students with dyscalculia (and other types of neurodivergence) ask the most interesting-- and difficult-- questions! Hear how Dr. Wall stumbled to answer a student's question and what teachers can do in this situation. Learn more and become a Certified Dyscalculia Specialist at www.educalclearning.com

How do you get a project off to a good start? In IDEMS’ Research Methods Support work for the Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems (CRFS) in West Africa, we facilitate Inception Meetings to support projects make the right decisions. David and Lucie reflect on 9 CRFS projects’ joint Inception Meetings held in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.

We’re used to participatory research with farmers, but what does scalable participatory farmer-focused research look like? Lucie and David discuss this principled approach to agroecological research, which has the potential to not only create great benefits for researchers and farmers alike, but to also shake up research systems and power dynamics between researchers and the community.

"Easy AI" is a podcast that simplifies the complex world of artificial intelligence. Join us as we break down AI concepts, applications, and trends into easy-to-understand discussions. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our show will make AI accessible and engaging for everyone. Tune in for insightful conversations, practical insights, and expert guests, all designed to demystify the world of artificial intelligence.If you like this podcast, please consider buying me a coffee at

SummaryIn this week’s episode Anna and Kobi chat with Muthu Venkitasubramaniam and Carmit Hazay from Ligero. They discuss their work on MPC and ZK for the last 20 years and how the research has evolved. They then dive into a nuanced conversation on how MPC & ZK are interrelated. The discuss Ligero, what led to the project and the early phases, as well as the new Ligetron system and how they plan on getting this technology into the wild. Here’s some additional links for this

"Easy AI" is a podcast that simplifies the complex world of artificial intelligence. Join us as we break down AI concepts, applications, and trends into easy-to-understand discussions. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our show will make AI accessible and engaging for everyone. Tune in for insightful conversations, practical insights, and expert guests, all designed to demystify the world of artificial intelligence.If you like this podcast, please consider buying me a coffee at

SummaryIn this conversation, Gabriel Hesch interviews Kyne Santos, an online creator who combines art, music, and performance in math education. They discuss the intersection of math and music, the controversy surrounding math and drag, and the creative side of math. They also explore topics such as topology, mathematical shapes, and influential books in math. The conversation highlights the importance of challenging traditional definitions and finding new and innovative ways to engage with math

Today is the start of Week 3 of our Ten Minute Math 4-Week Challenge.

In this podcast, Abel discusses his transition from academia and Brazil to becoming a research software engineer in the Netherlands. He emphasizes his reasons for choosing Julia such as its package ecosystem and speed. Abel details, his involvement with the Netherlands eScience Center, where he collaborates with researchers to develop software solutions. He also covers his background in applied mathematics and his early adoption and advocacy of Julia. The conversation ...

In this episode, Kozzy discusses his endeavors to compare the cognitive abilities of humans, animals, and AI programs. Specifically, we discussed object permanence, the ability to understand an object still exists in space even when you can’t see it. Our conversation traverses both philosophical and practical questions surrounding AI evaluation. We also learned about Animal AI 3, a gaming environment developed in Unity where AI programs and humans can go head-to-head to solve different problems in a

Santiago Borio and David Stern discuss STACK, an open-source online assessment tool for mathematics and STEM subjects. They explore how STACK can provide scalable and effective feedback across diverse educational settings, emphasizing its success in universities with large class sizes and limited resources, particularly in Kenya and other similar environments. David highlights the growth of the STACK community and reflects on the value of community in open source educational initiatives. He

In Part 1 of our discussion with Kathleen McBride from Voice 21 and Jane Hawkins from the NCETM’s Secondary Team and Jurassic Maths Hub, we discuss the definition of oracy, its significance for students' mathematical development, behaviour and overall well-being, and the role of Research and Innovation Work Groups (RIWGs) in exploring oracy's impact in classrooms. We also take a look at Voice 21’s Oracy Framework for schools and teachers.A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to

In episode 22 of Recsperts, we welcome Prabhat Agarwal, Senior ML Engineer, and Aayush Mudgal, Staff ML Engineer, both from Pinterest, to the show. Prabhat works on recommendations and search systems at Pinterest, leading representation learning efforts. Aayush is responsible for ads ranking and privacy-aware conversion modeling. We discuss user and content modeling, short- vs. long-term objectives, evaluation as well as multi-task learning and touch on counterfactual evaluation as well.In

Guest: Jeff Nagge, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of WaterlooBio: Dr. Jeff Nagge is a seasoned clinical associate professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy, where he has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of pharmacists since 2006. Born and raised in Mary Hill, just outside of Kitchener-Waterloo, Jeff's journey to academia began with an undergraduate degree in science at UW, followed by a pharmacy residency at McMaster University

Delve into the power of visuals in enhancing math instruction. Join us as we explore how visuals can revolutionize how students perceive and understand mathematics, particularly those with learning disabilities. We discuss the importance of number sense, the role of focus triggers like dots, and the application of the Concrete Representational Abstract (CRA) approach. Discover practical strategies and insights to create an inclusive and engaging math learning environment for all

The Now I Get It, with Dr. Andy Podcast. Coming June 13th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.