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157 – Innovative MSc Programme for Maths Teachers in Kenya, Part 2
David Stern and Mike Obiero continue their discussion of the MSc in Math Innovation program. The program's three major pathways – educational innovat…
1 year, 2 months ago
156 – Innovative MSc Programme for Maths Teachers in Kenya, Part 1
David welcomes Mike Obiero back to the podcast, president of the Kenyan Maths Society and lecturer at Maseno University. They discuss a new, flexible…
1 year, 3 months ago
155 – Agroecological Possibilities of Solar Panels
Lucie Hazelgrove Planel and David Stern discuss an intriguing study on the ecological benefits of solar panels in desert regions. They discuss how so…
1 year, 3 months ago
154 – Fuma Gaskyia and Human Urine Fertiliser
David Stern interviews Ali Maman Aminou from Niger about his work with Fuma Gaskiya, a farmer federation. They discuss the federation's origins, its …
1 year, 3 months ago
153 – Paving the Road for Biological Pest Control in Niger
In this episode, David chats with Laouali from the Sahel IPM team about his inspiring journey in biological pest control. Laouali shares his experien…
1 year, 3 months ago
152 – Types of Graphs
In this episode, Lily and David explore different types of graphs and their uses in data visualisation. They discuss how to categorise visualisations…
1 year, 3 months ago
151 – Data Variability
Data scientists Lily Clements and David Stern discuss the concept of variability in data analysis. They explore different types of variability, parti…
1 year, 3 months ago
150 – Building Impactful Teams in West Africa
In this episode, David interviews Professor Baoua on the journey of creating a robust research team in West Africa, making the most of limited resour…
1 year, 3 months ago
149 – Battling Millet Head Miners in Niger
In this episode, David interviews Prof. Baoua about his remarkable 20-year effort to combat the millet head miner in the Sahel. He recounts how he de…
1 year, 3 months ago
148 – Transforming Research through Community Collaboration
In this episode, David talks with Dr Moustapha Moussa from Niger about empowering local farmers through agroecological practices. The discussion focu…
1 year, 4 months ago