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Code for Thought

Peter Schmidt
Research Software Engineering
Data Science
The Turing Way
Open Science
Diversity In STEM
University College London
LGBTQ Representation
Imperial College London
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
International Research Software Survey
Research Funding Landscapes
Nuclear Fusion
Computational Astrophysics
Reproducibility In Science
FAIR Principles
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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English Edition: Meet Thomas White from DESY (German Electron Synchrotron) who is the creator and maintainer of the tool CrystFEL. The tool to help understand and analyse the structure of materials such as crystals and proteins. Thomas and I dive int... more

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English Edition (ByteSized): In this first episode of the new ByteSized dRTP season, sponsored by the STEP-UP programme from the EPSRC (UK) you'll meet Richard Acton. Richard created a tool to help you keep track of all the steps you should take to m... more

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English Edition: with my guests Bernd Ulmann and Daniel Thuerck I am looking at the fascinating world of analog computers. Far from being "yesterday's" machines, there is a lot of interest in building analog devices. So what are they, what are they u... more

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Thomas White
Staff scientist, DESY Photon Science Scientific Computing Group
DESY
Episode: [EN] Revealing the structure of crystals and proteins with CrystFEL - Thomas White
Richard Acton
Data Outputs Manager for the Human Developmental Biology Initiative
Human Developmental Biology Initiative
Episode: [EN] ByteSized: how to get your (digital) ducks in a row - with Richard Acton
Katrin Schöning-Stierand
Digital Consultant at HCDS, focused on digital transformation in science.
Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS), Universität Hamburg
Episode: [DE] Eine Begegnung mit Katrin Schöning-Stierand (HCDS Hamburg)
James Baker
Head of Digital Humanities at Southampton University
University of Southampton
Episode: [EN] Digital Humanities at Southampton - with James Baker
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

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Friendly and Informative

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

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    4
    Sgharms
    United States10 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Peter does an incredible job of facilitating a conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Logankilpatrick
    United States5 years ago

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[DE] Eine Begegnung mit Katrin Schöning-Stierand (HCDS Hamburg)
Q: What was the goal of organizing the first RSE Day?
The primary aim was to create a platform for knowledge exchange across various disciplines and raise awareness about research software engineering.
[EN] PyMoDAQ: No more reinventing the wheel - with Sébastien Weber
Q: Where can people find out more about PyMoDAQ?
People can go to the main page pymodaq.cnrs.fr which hosts documentation and communication channels.
[EN] PyMoDAQ: No more reinventing the wheel - with Sébastien Weber
Q: How do people install PyMoDAQ?
Users should install Python, then use provided documentation to install PyMoDAQ and necessary plugins.
[EN] PyMoDAQ: No more reinventing the wheel - with Sébastien Weber
Q: What made you develop PyMoDAQ in the first place?
There were no good solutions existing as every time a new instrument was added, one had to start from scratch. PyMoDAQ was created to avoid that repetition.
[EN] Getting to grips with the Coding Interview - Mike Mroczka
Q: What are the common pitfalls and what can you as a candidate do to prepare for an interview?
Candidates often underestimate the preparation needed for interviews, thinking that being a good software engineer means they'll perform well in interviews without extensive preparation. It's crucial to invest the time to practice coding and understand the behavioral aspects as well.

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What is Code for Thought about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series focuses on the intersection of software, research, and technology, exploring how various tools and programming languages impact scientific advancement. Episodes often feature in-depth discussions with experts who share their experiences and insights on topics such as high-performance computing (HPC), digital humanities, open-source software, and the implications of technology in education and public health. The unique aspect of this series is its multilingual approach, with content available in English, German, and French, thus catering to a diverse audience interested in the global software and research landscape.

Listeners can expect a blend of technical discussions and real-world applications, providing valuable knowledge for... more

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5. Rene Kaspart
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