A podcast that gives you a glimpse into the fascinating world of mathematics, statistics, data science - and the people involved!
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Autonomous Vehicles (AV's) were the tech hype story just a few years ago. But where are they now?
Prof Michael Milford @maththrills from the @QUTRobotics is our guest this week to talk about the maths, the data, and the road to autonomy. Search your pod app for The Random Sample!
Data can help us respond to complex challenges—but only if we can access & use it. In our latest episode, we explore AusEnHealth, a project aiming to build Australia’s first national digital environmental health platform. Search for The Random Sample where you get your podcasts🎧
For those of you who celebrate - Happy π Day! For those of you who don't, why not?! It's hard to imagine where we would be without π.
Thank you @MillionPodcasts for ranking The Random Sample in your top 5 of all maths podcasts! We're so honoured.
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It's been two years since ChatGPT was first released. Since then, the #AI landscape has shifted dramatically.
In our latest episode, Prof Simon Angus from @TheRealSodaLabs at @MonashBusiness helps us navigate what’s new & what we should be thinking about as AI continues evolve.
Congratulations to our longtime host and contributor, Dr Sevvandi Kananaarachchi! Sevvandi is a Senior Research Scientist at @CSIRO's Data 61.
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Dr. Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi received the Women of Colour in STEM Awards (Mathematical Mastery category)! Congratulations to Sevvandi!
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ALT Dr. Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi with her award.
It's something many in the mathematical & data sciences aren't thinking about when it comes to #AI - but should: the law! Catch our special 2-part series as we dig into the unexpected ways that AI & the law intersect. Search your pod app for The Random Sample or scan the QR👇
Congratulations to our longtime host and contributor Dr Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi @Sevvandik - named a finalist in the 2024 Women of Colour in STEM Awards for Mathematics Mastery! Sevvandi is a Senior Research Scientist at @CSIRO's Data 61. wocinstemawards.org/index.ph… @Data61news
Our latest episode is out! We talk to a teacher who's trying to change the way high school #maths is taught in Australia. Donna Buckley was awarded the 2023 Prime Minister's Prize for Science Teaching in Secondary Schools for her unique teaching style. Scan the QR code👇to listen
New @DiscoverAMSI Report shows Year 12 participation rates in higher & intermediate level #maths are at an all-time low. "This long-term trend of declining enrolment needs urgent attention if Australia is to meet future workforce demands & maintain its competitive edge globally."
Our just released episode explores how mathematical models are shedding new light on a silent but deadly heart💓condition. Our guests are @OxUniMaths Prof Helen Byrne & @SydneyMaths Prof Mary Myerscough. Just search your podcast app for The Random Sample or scan the QR code 👇
Just out - our episode just recorded at the @WimsigAU 2024 Conference! The WIMSIG conference celebrates the achievements of women, trans & gender diverse people in the mathematical sciences. Our guests: Professors @JessicaSPurcel1, Lesley Ward, @JenniferFlegg & host @Sevvandik
Congratulations @WimsigAU & @AustMS - this conference is an absolute celebration of the women, trans and gender diverse people in the mathematical sciences! #wimsig2024
The #WIMSIG2024 conference has come to an end! We thank all the plenary speakers and participants for sharing groundbreaking research and inspiring ideas. 🎉💡We also thank the conference organisers and the AustMS-WIMSIG EC Workshop organisers for their great effort!
ALT Four smiling plenary speakers: (from left to right) Valentina Wheeler, Leah Edelstein-Keshet, Antonietta Mira and Grace Chung
ALT WIMSIG Conference 2024 participants' group photo, taken in the New Law Building Annex at the University of Sydney.
Our 3-part series on "Navigating the World of Academic Publishing" is now out! Whether you're new to this world, or experienced, there's something in it for you - with expert guests:
🟢@UniMelb Prof Peter Taylor
🟢Prof @XiaoLiMeng1 from @TheHDSR
🟢@QUT Prof @aidybarnett
What can academics & journals do to make the system better? Our latest episode in our series on navigating the world of academic publishing features @QUT statistician @aidybarnett - we explore the perils of the "publish or perish" culture. Hosted by @james_nichols. Scan the QR👇
Our latest episode 🎧marks our 100th episode🥳🎉 Thank you to all of our amazing guests, hosts, and most importantly, you - our listeners! We think stories about #Mathematics, #Statistics & #DataScience are worth sharing - and hope you feel the same. 😊
How do you pick which journal to publish in if you're doing interdisciplinary research? Our special 3-part series into the world of academic publishing continues. Our guest is Prof @XiaoLiMeng1, founding editor-in-chief of Harvard Data Science Review @TheHDSR.
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The 2nd episode of our 3-part series on "navigating the world of academic publishing" is now out! Our guest is the founding editor-in-chief of @TheHDSR, Prof @XiaoLiMeng1 - as we explore the challenges of publishing interdisciplinary research. Our host is @cynthiahqy. Scan QR 👇
.@UniMelb Prof Peter Taylor was a part of the ACEMS team that created our podcast - and is still a big part of our team. Today, Peter was officially welcomed as a Fellow of the @Science_Academy. You can see Peter's "New Fellow Presentation" at 6:44:00
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We love having the @AustralianData Science Network (ADSN) as one of our partner organisations! Please join the ADSN at its upcoming 2024 Conference this December in Perth.
📆Abstract submissions close next week (13 Sept):
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