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The IDEMS Podcast

IDEMS International
Artificial Intelligence
Agroecology
Education
Data Science
Kenya
Social Impact
Agricultural Research
Mathematics Education
Impact Activation
International Development
Mathematical Sciences
Stack
IDEMS
Pretext
Data Collection
Statistics Education
West Africa
Agriculture
Covid-19
Mathematics

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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Continuing their discussion of The Agency Fund’s proposed technology stack for the social sector, David and Santiago explore the three frontend approaches outlined in the article: frontline worker tools, chatbots, and custom applications. Drawing on ... more

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Recent Guests

David Stern
Founding director of IDEMS, involved in Stack Authoring projects
IDEMS
Episode: 255 – Authoring STACK Questions as a Service
Michael Obiero
Lecturer in Kenya, president of the Kenyan Math Society
INNODEMS/Kenyan Math Society
Episode: 235 – An Update on The CBC Open Textbooks Project
Roger Stern
Statistician for IDEMS
IDEMS
Episode: 231 – Unexplained Variability
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

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David Stern
Host and founding director of IDEMS; frequent on-air lead discussing AI, data governance, and impact-oriented research.
Kate Fleming
Co-host focusing on practical implementations, open tooling, and cross-country education projects.
Lucie Hazelgrove-Pennell
Host with emphasis on community-centered data governance and participatory research in AI for development.

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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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    United Statesa year ago

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Strong grounding in data governance and community ownership themes; guests are thoughtful and grounded.
Quality discussions with practical takeaways for funding and governance in AI for development.
Awesome podcast—informative and wonky, gives great insight into AI ethics and impact.

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237 – Open Textbooks
Q: Oh, I don't know anything about the US context, so tell me more.
David explains that the US has a substantial open textbook community with different models, including organizations that employ authors to produce textbooks, and contrasts this with European practices that rely more on lecture notes. The discussion also covers licensing—Creative Commons variants, CC0, BY, SA, and the implications of non-commercial and no-derivatives licenses for open access and local adaptation.
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.

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