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The IDEMS Podcast

IDEMS International
Data Collection
Collaborative Modeling
Data Misuse
Covid-19
Communities Of Practice
Survey Bias
Data Science
IDEMS
Mathematical Modeling
Transdisciplinary Approaches
Trust In Data
Health Data
Social Enterprise
Mcknight Foundation
Disease Modeling
Public Health Service
Decision-Making
Transparency
Statistics Education
Technology

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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Lily and David continue their discussions on converting open textbooks into PreTeXt. They focus on the “Learning Statistics with …” ecosystem, where an original open book has spawned variants for R, JASP, Jamovi, CogStat, French, and potential new ve... more

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Lucie and David discuss the tension between two of IDEMS’ principles: being “collaborative by nature” and “enabling opportunity” for individuals. They contrast rising Western individualism with more community-focused African contexts where personal s... more

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Michele and David discuss humanoid robots, and argue the real question isn’t when they arrive, but how different societies will accept and use them. They push back on framing humanoids mainly as worker replacements, suggesting their biggest impact ma... more

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When does measuring the “wrong” thing produce better results than measuring the “right” one? Lily and David continue the mini-series on Research Methods Support for Climate Resilient Food Systems with a story about proxy variables from West African f... more

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Recent Guests

Michele Pancera
Impact Activation Fellow, former teacher, beekeeper
IDEMS
Episode: 198 – Introducing Michele Pancera
Moustapha Moussa
Social impact scientist working on grain processing in Niger
Episode: 162 – The Origins of the Food Innovation Centres in West Africa
Gabriela Bucini
Academic from the University of Vermont specializing in Agroecology
University of Vermont
Episode: 162 – The Origins of the Food Innovation Centres in West Africa
David Stern
One of the founding directors of IDEMS, involved in Farmer Research Networks.
IDEMS
Episode: 106 – Reflections on the FRN Convening

Hosts

Lucie Hazel Grove-Plannell
Co-host focusing on social impact and anthropology within IDEMS.
David Stenn
Founding director; leads program design and external partnerships.
Santiago Vodio
Impact Activation Fellow; co-host on several episodes discussing education and policy.
Lily Clements
Data scientist and host; covers data tools, statistics, and education.
Lucie Hazel Grove-Fannell
Social impact scientist and anthropologist focusing on communication and visualization.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
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    Informative, wonky, love it

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168 – Collecting Data for Community Research
Q: How do you get communities to share their best data?
It's about building trust and ensuring that the data serves their interests, often evolving through collaborative engagements.
101 – Introducing Sue Johnson: Corporate Insights into Communicating the Value of Technology for Social Impact
Q: How should we communicate our work better to a wider audience?
Sue suggests that finding the right narrative to articulate their work, breaking down complex technical language into relatable concepts, is crucial for effective communication.
101 – Introducing Sue Johnson: Corporate Insights into Communicating the Value of Technology for Social Impact
Q: What attracted you to IDEMS and what are your initial impressions?
Sue Johnson discusses her interest in IDEMS stemming from its focus on social impact and her positive experiences meeting the team, highlighting their passion and motivation.
154 – Fuma Gaskyia and Human Urine Fertiliser
Q: Can you articulate what that journey has meant for you and for the Federation?
The journey helped farmers to see their importance in research and become part of the process.
154 – Fuma Gaskyia and Human Urine Fertiliser
Q: Do you want to tell us what Fuma Gaskiya is?
Fuma Gaskiya is a farmer federation composed of unions and farmer groups, created in 2002.

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A science- and impact-oriented discussion series that intertwines mathematics, data science, and social entrepreneurship. Episodes commonly explore topics like sampling methods, personalized education, AI in teaching, leadership versus management, and how data can drive policy and development in low-resource settings. The show often centers on practical applications—bridging rigorous analytics with real-world outcomes—whether optimizing polling design, improving education systems, or funding ethical, impact-driven initiatives. A notable strength is its blend of rigorous technical dialogue with accessible storytelling, plus a recurring emphasis on capacity building, collaboration across institutions, and the humane side of data-driven work t... more

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