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Code for Thought

Peter Schmidt
Research Software Engineering
Data Science
The Turing Way
FAIR Principles
University College London
International Research Software Survey
Diversity In STEM
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
LGBTQ Representation
Imperial College London
Open Science
Research Funding Landscapes
Nuclear Fusion
Computational Astrophysics
Reproducibility In Science
High-Performance Computing
Data Centers
Citizen Science
Community Building
Professional Roles

Welcome to Code for Thought, the podcast about software for research and the people who make it. Languages: English, German, French

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This year's RSE (research software engineering) workshop at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) in Hamburg, Germany, focused on one theme: continuous benchmarking for high performance computing. Organisers Rene Caspart and Robert Speck ... more

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English Edition: Meet Phil Reed from the University of Manchester and SSI fellow. In my chat with Phil we touch on a number of themes, like how to boost digital skills for people outside the research software domain, like librarians. And look out for... more

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English Edition: My guest Bill Kurth and I will go on a space exploration of a special kind: the Voyager probes. Launched in 1977 just a few weeks apart they have now reached interstellar space. Some of the data they send back to Earth are audio - wh... more

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Edition française: Guillaume Levrier est chercheur associé à la Bibliothèque nationale de France - Francois Mitterand. Il est l'auteur d'une application Open Source appelée Pandorae. Une application pour simplifier, normaliser et explorer les documen... more

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Rene Kaspart
Leading a team for software sustainability and performance engineering at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Episode: [EN] Let Benchmarking Commence... the HPC RSE workshop at ISC 2025 in Hamburg
Robert Speck
Deputy Director of Jülich Supercomputing Center, focused on RSE for HPC
Jülich Supercomputing Center
Episode: [EN] Let Benchmarking Commence... the HPC RSE workshop at ISC 2025 in Hamburg
Jayesh Badwaik
HPC Software Engineer at Jülich Supercomputing Center, involved in continuous benchmarking
Jülich Supercomputing Center
Episode: [EN] Let Benchmarking Commence... the HPC RSE workshop at ISC 2025 in Hamburg
Michele Mesiti
RSE at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, focusing on HPC support and benchmarking
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Episode: [EN] Let Benchmarking Commence... the HPC RSE workshop at ISC 2025 in Hamburg
Rada Van Bast
Episode: [EN] Welcome to the autumn and winter season of Code for Thought
Richard Darst
Episode: [EN] Welcome to the autumn and winter season of Code for Thought
Mike Mroska
Co-author of Cracking the Code Interview
Episode: [EN] Welcome to the autumn and winter season of Code for Thought
Samantha Witke
Episode: [EN] Welcome to the autumn and winter season of Code for Thought
Christian Goodshow
From UCL in London, involved with the ATLAS experiment at CERN.
UCL
Episode: [EN] Welcome to the autumn and winter season of Code for Thought

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Friendly and Informative

    A ridiculously pleasant podcast that centers people over bytes — but which talks about the bytes too.

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  • Amazing podcast

    Peter does an incredible job of facilitating a conversation.

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    United States5 years ago

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[EN] Parsl: a Python library for parallel programming - with Dan Katz and Ben Clifford
Q: If I'm new to Parsl, where should I start?
You can visit parslproject.org for interactive tutorials and links to the annual ParslFest conference.
[EN] Parsl: a Python library for parallel programming - with Dan Katz and Ben Clifford
Q: Could you give us an example of a use case where Parsl is useful?
Dan discusses how Parsl was utilized in a past astronomy project focusing on image mosaicing called Montage, which involves assembling different images into a single, scientifically accurate representation.
[DE] Rechnen mit Quantencomputern - mit Elisabeth Lobe und Peter Schuhmacher
Q: What are the challenges currently faced by quantum computing?
Challenges include error correction, the need for specialized environments to maintain quantum states, and the complexity of programming quantum computers effectively.
[DE] Rechnen mit Quantencomputern - mit Elisabeth Lobe und Peter Schuhmacher
Q: How does a quantum computer differ from a classical computer?
A quantum computer operates on the principles of quantum mechanics and involves processes like superposition and entanglement, which allow it to handle information differently from a classical computer.
[EN] From Research to Production? With Duncan McGregor
Q: How did the Met Office respond to your solutions?
Duncan shares that he is uncertain about the long-term adoption at the Met Office but mentions that Amazon has integrated the solutions into their AWS library.

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Focusing on the intersection of software, science, and technology, this series addresses various aspects of software development in research environments. Notable topics include advancements in open-source tools, the evolution of software practices for researchers, and innovative applications in fields such as data visualization, quantum computing, and high-performance computing. Engaging discussions with experts delve into the challenges and opportunities faced by the research community in utilizing technology effectively, highlighting collaborative efforts and educational initiatives. Unique in its multilingual approach, it accommodates a diverse audience, fostering a global conversation around software practices in research.

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2. Robert Speck
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