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Digits and Destinies

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Ever think about the stories that numbers might tell if they could chat over a cup of coffee? Well, 'Digits and Destinies' is your cosy corner where we unwrap these tales. We meet folks who've danced with numbers, letting math guide them to incredible adventures and discoveries. From tech wizards to financial gurus, they've all got a story where digits played a starring role. So, pull up a chair, lean in, and let’s dive into the amazing world where numbers meet life's big and small moments.

The show is hosted by Dr. Nahid Linda Banihashemi who is an applied mathematician and mathematics educator. She is also the founder of Bungee Pi which helps children learn mathematics using storytelling, animations and real life applications. She is based in Sydney, Australia. https://au.linkedin.com/in/nahidlinda

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Episodes

How can Artificial Intelligence help us?

December 22, 2022 22:52 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

In this episode of Digits and Destinies, we have Dr. Forest Agostinelli - assistant professor of computer science and engineering and faculty member of the Artificial Intelligence Institute at the University of South Carolina- to talk about: -His research projects at the University of South Carolina -AI for solving Rubik's Cube and his results -Different mathematical subjects which are useful for AI Pain point of being a researcher-struggle to switch off the brain -Researchers are at the...

AI for solving Rubik's Cube

December 22, 2022 22:52 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

In this episode of Hi I Like Maths, we have Dr. Forest Agostinelli - assistant professor of computer science and engineering and faculty member of the Artificial Intelligence Institute at the University of South Carolina- to talk about: -His research projects at the University of South Carolina -AI for solving Rubik's Cube and his results -Different mathematical subjects which are useful for AI Pain point of being a researcher-struggle to switch off the brain -Researchers are at the ...

Most In-demand Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn

November 30, 2022 02:44 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

In this episode of Hi I Like Maths, we have Dr. Forest Agostinelli - assistant professor of computer science and engineering and faculty member of the Artificial Intelligence Institute at the University of South Carolina- to talk about: -University majors which lead to a career in AI -Why AI and what the future of AI will look like? -AI for solving real-life problems -Required skills to work in AI fields -What’s creativity and why it’s needed -Can computers become creative? -C+...

Most In-demand Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to learn

November 30, 2022 02:44 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

In this episode of Digits and Destinies, we have Dr. Forest Agostinelli - assistant professor of computer science and engineering and faculty member of the Artificial Intelligence Institute at the University of South Carolina- to talk about: -University majors which lead to a career in AI -Why AI and what the future of AI will look like? -AI for solving real-life problems -Required skills to work in AI fields -What’s creativity and why it’s needed -Can computers become creative? -C++,...

The App for Counting Wild Animals

October 10, 2022 01:41 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MB

Spend a bit of time to get to learn about a powerful statistical app which helps ecologists count animals. In this episode Robin Aldridge-Sutton will talk about: -The importance of recording the number of animals practically endangered species, -Why ecologists need statistical tools for counting animals, -His powerful app which helps ecologists counting animals -His messages for maths/stats or data lovers. Watch the video through this link: https://youtu.be/6yOuhEFxV70

A Powerful Statistical App for Ecologists

October 10, 2022 01:41 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MB

Spend a bit of time to get to learn about a powerful statistical app which helps ecologists count animals. In this episode Robin Aldridge-Sutton will talk about: -The importance of recording the number of animals practically endangered species, -Why ecologists need statistical tools for counting animals, -His powerful app which helps ecologists counting animals -His messages for maths/stats or data lovers. Watch the video through this link: https://youtu.be/6yOuhEFxV70

Journey to Become Statistical Researcher

September 07, 2022 09:45 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

About the Speaker Robin Aldridge-Sutton is a statistician and data-analyst. He likes maths, statistics, data analysis, philosophy, chess and running. He is from New Zealand and completed a bachelor's degree in maths and philosophy followed by honours and master's degrees in philosophy at Victoria University of Wellington. After completing his degrees, he moved to South Korea and worked for 6 years as an English teacher. Life took him back home where he decided to start a new direction and ...

What a Data Analyst Needs to Have

September 07, 2022 09:45 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

About the Speaker Robin Aldridge-Sutton is a statistician and data-analyst. He likes maths, statistics, data analysis, philosophy, chess and running. He is from New Zealand and completed a bachelor's degree in maths and philosophy followed by honours and master's degrees in philosophy at Victoria University of Wellington. After completing his degrees, he moved to South Korea and worked for 6 years as an English teacher. Life took him back home where he decided to start a new direction a...

Learn math if you want to get into AI

June 05, 2022 12:50 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

In this episode Dr. Pooyan Jamshidi talks about the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning algorithms using a simple language. He also talks about the critical role of mathematics to build up a career in this space.

Breakthrough Ideas in Artificial Intelligence

June 05, 2022 10:41 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MB

In this episode of Hi I Like Maths, Dr. Pooyan Jamshidi from the University of South Carolina talks about his breakthrough ideas in Artificial Intelligence for which he was awarded $1.2 million from National science Foundation.

Maths as a Saviour of Honeybees

November 26, 2021 11:16 - 45 minutes - 34.1 MB

Prof. Mary Myerscough from the University of Sydney talks about the way mathematics save honeybees. In this episode Prof. Mary Myerscough talks about: Her background The importance of honeybee in our lives Why honeybee hives are collapsing and what are the consequences of it How mathematics can prevent honeybee hive from collapsing

The way mathematics saves honeybees

November 26, 2021 11:16 - 45 minutes - 34.1 MB

Prof. Mary Myerscough from the University of Sydney talks about the way mathematics save honeybees. In this episode Prof. Mary Myerscough talks about: Her background The importance of honeybee in our lives Why honeybee hives are collapsing and what are the consequences of it How mathematics can prevent honeybee hive from collapsing

My Greatest Pain became my greatest strength

September 27, 2021 03:15 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MB

Summary of the Talk Spend 30 min to watch/listen this fun and useful episode of I Like Maths in which our guest speaker Dr. George Papadopoulos talks about His professional challenges as a mathematics educator Casualization system and its drawbacks His personal pains which has made him a great maths educator Advices and rituals

Greatest Pain which become greatest strength

September 27, 2021 03:15 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MB

Summary of the Talk Spend 30 min to watch/listen this fun and useful episode of Hi I Like Maths in which our guest speaker Mr. George Papadopoulos talks about His professional challenges as a mathematics educator Casualization system and its drawbacks His personal pains which has made him a great maths educator Advices and rituals

A Call to Transform Our Attitude Towards Maths

August 30, 2021 01:49 - 32 minutes - 75 MB

Spend 30 min to listen this fun and useful episode of Digits and Destinies in which our guest speaker Dr. George Papadopoulos talks about Mathematics as a great subject for upskilling students The way maths helps creating great job opportunities Mathematics mindset (its benefits and drawbacks) Disengagement as a major problem in Australian schools This is the time to change Australian culture towards mathematics Ongoing pandemic: insufficient mathematics foundation of students entering...

Let's change Australia's attitude towards mathematics

August 30, 2021 01:49 - 32 minutes - 75 MB

Spend 30 min to listen this fun and useful episode of Hi I Like Maths in which our guest speaker Mr. George Papadopoulos talks about Mathematics as a great subject for upskilling students The way maths helps creating great job opportunities Mathematics mindset (its benefits and drawbacks) Disengagement as a major problem in Australian schools This is the time to change Australian culture towards mathematics Ongoing pandemic: insufficient mathematics foundation of students entering u...

How Maths Shapes our Mindset

June 24, 2021 06:04 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MB

In this episode of I Like Maths, Dr. Ran Fuchs talks about developing a right mindset which is based on logic and emotion in life. He also talks about his challenges as a scientist and some of his pain points during his journey so far.

The Right Mindset

June 24, 2021 06:04 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MB

In this episode of Hi I Like Maths, Dr. Ran Fuchs talks about developing a right mindset which is based on logic and emotion in life. He also talks about his challenges as a scientist and some of his pain points during his journey so far.

6 tips to encourage your child to enjoy maths

May 26, 2021 04:26 - 39 minutes - 91.4 MB

This is the snapshot of another episode of I Like Maths which is about different ways to encourage children to learn and enjoy maths. In this episode Karen Harling McDaid shares 6 useful tips for increasing the engagement of children in maths at home and school.

How to get disengaged children to like and learn maths

April 27, 2021 01:13 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MB

Dr. Mary Coupland has found mathematics to be an easy subject from a very young age. She has been fascinated by the way it has been applied in various areas. This made her gravitate toward applied mathematics. She also enjoys teaching this subject and using its applications for motivating and engaging her students. During her talk, she provided useful hints for parents and teachers to help them learn maths and enjoy it.

Life Shaped around Mathematics

April 14, 2021 22:42 - 41 minutes - 96 MB

In this episode Dr. Usha Sridhar talks about her journey and the way mathematics has shaped it, her challenges as an educator, mother, student, immigrant and employee. Dr. Usha Sridhar is a Sripathi Gold medalist from Andhra University (topped in all Science departments' results and achieved University First). She complete two Ph.D in mathematics (yes 2 Ph.D) in the area of Analysis, Complex Variables and Proof Theory and Artificial Neural Networks. Apart from her great academic achievement...

How Loving Maths Has Shaped My Life

April 14, 2021 22:42 - 41 minutes - 96 MB

In this episode Dr. Usha Sridhar talks about her journey and the way mathematics has shaped it, her challenges as an educator, mother, student, immigrant and employee. Dr. Usha Sridhar is a Sripathi Gold medalist from Andhra University (topped in all Science departments' results and achieved University First). She complete two Ph.D in mathematics (yes 2 Ph.D) in the area of Analysis, Complex Variables and Proof Theory and Artificial Neural Networks. Apart from her great academic achievement...

Adding Up The Damage: Disaster of Maths Education in Schools

January 05, 2021 05:09 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MB

In this episode of Digits and Destinies, Dr. Ran Fuchs talks about the disaster of mathematics education at schools and provides effective solutions to change it.

Disaster of Mathematics Education at Schools

January 05, 2021 05:09 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MB

In this episode of Hi I Like Maths, Dr. Ran Fuchs talks about the disaster of mathematics education at schools and provides effective solutions to change it.

Build Positive Attitude Toward Mathematics

December 16, 2020 04:09 - 46 minutes - 105 MB

In this episode of Hi I Like Maths, Karen Harling McDaid explains why it is important to build a positive attitude toward mathematics during childhood and how it can be achieved.

How to Nurture Positive Attitude Towards Maths in Children

December 16, 2020 04:09 - 46 minutes - 105 MB

In this episode of I Like Maths, Dr. Karen Harling McDaid explains why it is important to build a positive attitude toward mathematics during childhood and how it can be achieved.

Introduction

December 04, 2020 05:16 - 1 minute - 3.65 MB

People who have a passion for math often possess a unique set of skills that are highly sought after in various industries. Through learning and understanding math, these individuals have built up impressive careers in fields such as finance, engineering, computer science, and many others. They have used their analytical and problem-solving abilities to make a significant impact in their chosen professions. Digits and Destinies is a podcast which shares stories of people who make a signific...