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147 – Cultivating Change: Local Solutions for Nutrition
In this episode, David speaks with Dr Moustapha Moussa from Niger about his award-winning work in integrating cultural heritage and agroecology to fi…
1 year, 4 months ago
146 – Reflections on the CRFS Leadership Meeting 2025
Lucie interviews David about his recent CRFS leadership meeting participation. They discuss the strategies and regional focuses of the Global CRFS, t…
1 year, 4 months ago
145 – Problematising what it means to ‘help communities’
Following a comment by Lucie that she wanted to ‘help communities do what they want to do’, Kate and Lucie dig into the complexities of the reality o…
1 year, 4 months ago
144 – Who can be activated for impact?
In this episode, George and David explore the concept of impact activation for mathematical scientists. They discuss how PhD holders in math-related …
1 year, 4 months ago
143 – The Impact Activation Book
In this episode, George and David discuss 'impact activation', a concept aimed at leveraging mathematical expertise for social good. Following a work…
1 year, 4 months ago
142 – Reflections on Impact Activation Workshop at ICMS Edinburgh, Part 2
In this episode, David, George, and Lily recap their recent ICMS workshop, focusing on 'impact activation'. They discuss three career pathways: pursu…
1 year, 4 months ago
141 – Reflections on Impact Activation Workshop at ICMS Edinburgh, Part 1
David, Lily and George reflect on their recent workshop at the International Center for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS) in Edinburgh, which focused on i…
1 year, 4 months ago
140 – Electronic Maths Textbooks in Kenya
In this episode, David speaks with Zachary Mbasu, the director of INODEMS in Kenya, about their collaborative efforts in developing new maths textboo…
1 year, 4 months ago
139 – Scaling the Maths Camps
In this episode David and Zach discuss the exciting work with scaling the math camps in Kenya. These camps, designed to engage all students, not just…
1 year, 5 months ago
138 – AI in International Development, Part 2
Lily Clements and David Stern continue their discussion on the role of AI in international development, focusing on the evolution of AI in education,…
1 year, 5 months ago