Best Applied Mathematics Podcasts (2025)

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Applied AI in K-12, Higher Ed and Industry - Live Panel from TitletownTech 37:34

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What happens when K-12, higher education, manufacturing, and a startup tech company sit around the same table to talk about AI? This episode brings that rare collaboration to life. Recorded live at TitletownTech—the venture studio founded by Microsoft and the Green Bay Packers—this panel features four leaders from distinctly different sectors, all …

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#150 - Francisco Hernandez: Algebraic Geometry, Non-Convex Optimisation 57:10

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Host, DeGatchi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DeGatchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DeGatchi's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://degatchi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/scrapingbits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Speaker:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SupremoUGH (https://kurtos.ai/) Keywords: mathematics, math, topology, geometry, game theory, calcul…

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A Finance Pioneer’s Take on Education, Inclusion and Opportunity - Mary Ellen Stanek, Founder and Chief Investment Officer Emeritus of Baird Asset Management 56:58

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Building tomorrow’s workforce starts with more than just technical skills—it requires access, mentorship, and leaders willing to invest in students long before they enter the job market. In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, Mary Ellen Stanek, Co-Founder and CIO Emeritus of Baird Asset Management, shares how one of the nation’s most respected inve…

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Unpacking the unreturnable squash nick shot 10:07

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The physics of the squash nick shot Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus a broad range …

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Could We Really Make Anything, Anywhere, Anytime? - Dr. Charles Johnson-Bey, ERVA Co-Principal Investigator 56:49

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Distributed manufacturing allows goods to be produced closer to where they’re needed — but enabling that future requires a complete rethink of infrastructure, systems, and workforce development. In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, Dr. Charles Johnson-Bey joins host Matt Kirchner for a deep dive into Engineering the Future of Distributed Manufact…

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The $10 Million Workforce Experiment That Could Redefine Apprenticeships in America - Lindsay Blumer, CEO of WRTP | BIG STEP 48:49

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Workforce systems are often fragmented—built around short-term funding, disconnected programs, and a lack of coordination between industry, education, and community. But a different model is taking shape - one that’s not only working in practice, but has the potential to scale across states and regions. In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, host M…

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North America's oldest pterosaur fossil 10:40

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A pterosaur and its ecosystem at the end of the Triassic Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)…

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Love It or Hate It: A Surprisingly Human (And Very Fun) Conversation About Math - Dr. Jordan Ellenberg, Mathematics Professor at the University of Wisconsin 1:04:53

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What happens when a world-class mathematician meets ’80s college radio, Bill Gates’ top-10 favorite books, and a host with an algebra redemption arc? A surprisingly funny, fast-moving conversation. Dr. Jordan Ellenberg—John D. MacArthur Professor of Mathematics at UW–Madison and author of How Not to Be Wrong—swaps stories about The Housemartins, co…

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The Smart Farm Era Is Here—and It’s Changing How America Grows Food - Dick Pavelski and Andy Diercks, Food + Farm Exploration Center 40:03

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If you still picture farming as dusty tractors and endless manual labor, think again. Today’s agriculture runs on GPS-guided equipment, drones, real-time soil sensors, and data systems that look more like Wall Street trading floors than old barns. In this episode, lifelong farmer and innovator Dick Pavelski and Andy Diercks of the Food + Farm Explo…

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Exploring the origins of a glacial relict seal 10:39

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The postglacial history of the Saimaa ringed seal Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus …

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AI Can Close the Learning Gap in Underserved Classrooms. But We Have to Guide, Not Just Give - Sam Whitaker, Director of Social Impact at StudyFetch 48:52

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In schools with limited resources, large class sizes, and wide differences in student ability, individualized learning has become a necessity. Artificial intelligence offers powerful tools to help meet those needs, especially in underserved communities. But the way we introduce those tools matters. This week, Matt Kirchner talks with Sam Whitaker, …

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The Rules for Earning College Credit Are Changing, and Competency (Not Time in Seats) Matters Most - Dr. Paul Carlsen, President of Lakeshore College 48:47

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With technical education under pressure to deliver skilled talent faster, Lakeshore College is flipping the model—measuring learning by competency, meeting students where they are (even in high school), and using grants + national advocacy to scale the impact. This week, Matt Kirchner talks with Dr. Paul Carlsen, President of Lakeshore College, abo…

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Conservation of the Eastern Black Rhinoceros 10:48

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Managing eastern black rhinoceros populations with genetic studies Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Scien…

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Rethinking Risk: How Strategic Guardrails Can Actually Empower Innovation - Abim Kolawole, Chief Audit Executive at Northwestern Mutual 49:34

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What if audit wasn’t just a watchdog—but a catalyst for innovation, trust, and long-term growth? And what can education learn from it? In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, Matt Kirchner sits down with Abim Kolawole, Chief Audit Executive at Northwestern Mutual, to explore how risk management, when done right, becomes a strategic advantage. Abim s…

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They Haven't Graduated Yet, but They're Already Tackling the Big Problems of 2045 - Duncan Kane, SVP at Toshiba 48:49

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In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, Duncan Kane, Senior Vice President at Toshiba America, shares insights from nearly two decades of working at the intersection of industry and education. Drawing from his leadership in STEM outreach, Duncan explains why Toshiba sees early STEM engagement not just as a good cause—but as a strategic investment in…

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Rescuing the northern white rhino 10:50

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A reference genome aids efforts to rescue the northern white rhinoceros Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of …

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Teaching in the Age of Distraction: Why Students Can’t Focus – And What Educators Should Do About It - Dr. Gloria Mark, Author of Attention Span 50:13

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In a world of digital overload, short-form media, and AI-powered personalization, staying focused has never been harder. Today, the average attention span on any screen is just 47 seconds. What's causing this decline in focus, and what should educators do about it? Those are some of the questions we discuss with Dr. Gloria Mark, UC Irvine informati…

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Inside the Tour de France: Strategy, Technology, and the Science of the World’s Toughest Race - Jason Gay, Sports Columnist at The Wall Street Journal 46:17

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What does the Tour de France have to do with STEM education? More than you might think. This week, host Matt Kirchner is joined by Wall Street Journal columnist and cycling expert Jason Gay to unpack the world’s most demanding sporting event: the Tour de France. They break down everything from team tactics to jersey competitions to the breathtaking…

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Episode 7: Nonlinear Normal Modes 1:00:26

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This episode features a stimulating discussion between Prof. Nataraj (host) and Prof. Steven Shaw. Prof. Shaw is a Professor at Florida Tech in Melbourne, Florida, and is a prolific and noted scholar with many publications in nonlinear dynamics. His work ranges over a number of diverse areas including fundamental physics, modeling, and design of re…

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"Open to Anything" = Hired for Nothing: Accelerate Your Career Search with Smarter Networking 24:11

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Submit your question for Ask Us Anything! Networking can be the best way to land your first (or next) big job, but are you going about it the wrong way? Too often, networking conversations end the same way: the other person says, “I’ll keep an eye out and let you know if I hear of anything that fits.” You nod, thank them… and never hear from them a…

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Water and the possibility of life on Mars 15:07

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Water and the possibility of life on Mars Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus a broad …

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AI Engineering: The Emerging Field Poised to Secure America’s AI Advantage - Pramod Khargonekar, ERVA Co-Principal Investigator and Vice Chancellor for Research at UC Irvine 55:52

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A new era is emerging where engineering drives AI—and AI transforms engineering This week Matt Kirchner is joined by Dr. Pramod Khargonekar—Vice Chancellor for Research at UC Irvine and lead author of the ERVA report AI Engineering: A Strategic Research Framework to Benefit Society. Dr. Khargonekar unpacks the emerging discipline of AI Engineering,…

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The 5 Strategies Driving Transformative K-12 Education - Dr. Annalies Corbin, Founder of the PAST Foundation 54:50

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What do all high-impact, disruptive—and sustainable—K-12 programs have in common? In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, host Matt Kirchner sits down with Dr. Annalies Corbin, founder and CEO of the PAST Foundation and author of Hacking School: Five Strategies to Link Learning to Life. With more than 25 years of experience transforming how students…

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Machine learning and climate risk adaptation 10:41

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Using reinforcement learning to plan for an uncertain climate future Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sci…

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#149 - Robert Ghrist: Applied Algebraic Topology, Cohomology For Homotopy, Sheaf Neural Networks, Lattice Theory 52:57

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Your Host, DeGatchi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DeGatchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DeGatchi's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://degatchi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/scrapingbits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Speaker:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/robertghrist Keywords: mathematics, math, topology, geometry, game theory, calculus, linear alg…

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Robots, Ice Cream and Instagram: The Viral Mechatronics Lab Turning Engagement Into Employment - Danny Murphy, Mechatronics Professor at CVCC 48:41

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After 20 years in automation and controls engineering, Danny Murphy received a call from a local community college that would bring his journey full circle—back to the kind of impact his own high school electronics teacher once had on him. Today, he’s a nationally recognized educator, named A3’s 2024 Educator of the Year, and he’s redefining what h…

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#148 - Zach Adams: The Hidden Power Of Algebraic Combinatorics 59:46

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Your Host, DeGatchi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DeGatchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DeGatchi's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://degatchi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/scrapingbits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Speaker:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/_OuterProduct Keywords: mathematics, math, topology, geometry, game theory, calculus, linear al…

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#147 - Aryeh Kontorovich: Rigorous Probability And Statistics, Game Theory, Lean Prover 38:29

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Your Host, DeGatchi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DeGatchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DeGatchi's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://degatchi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/scrapingbits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Speaker:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/aryehazan⁠ Keywords: mathematics, math, game theory, calculus, linear algebra, category theory, signal processing, statistics, prob…

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#146 - Thomas Britz: How Combinatorics Unlocks New Perspectives To Problem Solving 1:18:34

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Your Host, DeGatchi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DeGatchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DeGatchi's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://degatchi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/scrapingbits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Speaker:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/thomas-britz Keywords: mathematics, math, topology, geometry, game the…

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Rebuilding Higher Education Around Solving Real-World Problems - Dr. Kristin Wobbe, Director of the Center for Project-Based Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute 40:02

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What happens when a university rethinks the whole higher ed model rebuilds it around hands-on, project-based learning? Matt Kirchner dives into the bold model pioneered by Worcester Polytechnic Institute with Dr. Kristin Wobbe, Director of the Center for Project-Based Learning. A biochemist turned curriculum innovator, Kris has spent nearly two dec…

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Parsing the Knowledge of London cabbies 11:42

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Insights in route planning from London taxi drivers Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plu…

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#145 - Jack Mayo: Machine Learning Theory, Multi-Armed Bandit RL, Adaptive Learning 1:09:17

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Your Host, DeGatchi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DeGatchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DeGatchi's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://degatchi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/scrapingbits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Speaker:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JackJMayo1 of https://x.com/kurtos_ai Keywords: mathematics, math, topology, geometry, game the…

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#144 - Donato Quiccione: Algebraic Topology, Topological Data Analysis For MRIs, Category Theory 1:02:10

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Your Host, DeGatchi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DeGatchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DeGatchi's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://degatchi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/scrapingbits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Speaker:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Piovego_ Keywords: mathematics, math, topology, geometry, game theory, calculus, linear algebra, categor…

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How to Build & Grow an Industry-Aligned CTE Program - Maroun Nehme, Director of Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics at BPHS 45:54

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Host Matt Kirchner sits down with Maroun Nehme, Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics teacher at Buena Park High School in California. Maroun has built one of the most impressive high school mechatronics & robotics programs in the country—complete with a structured 3-year pathway, hands-on labs, and SACA and FANUC certifications that prepare students …

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#143 - Colin Roberts: Differential Algebraic Topology, Sheaf Theory, Combinatorics, Cohomology 2:59:41

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Your Host, DeGatchi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DeGatchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DeGatchi's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://degatchi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/scrapingbits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Speaker:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.comAutoparallel⁠ Keywords: mathematics, math, topology, geometry, game theory, calculus, linear algebra, category the…

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#142 - Grant Stenger: Hyperbolic Graph Embeddings For A* Shortest Path, Game Theory, Discrete Math 1:14:07

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Your Host, DeGatchi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DeGatchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DeGatchi's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://degatchi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/scrapingbits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Speaker:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/GrantStenger Keywords: mathematics, math, topology, geometry, game theory, calculus, linear algebra, category theory, signal proces…

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#141 - Kristaps Balodis: Sheaf Theory, Algebraic Topology, Geometry 55:55

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Your Host, DeGatchi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/DeGatchi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DeGatchi's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://degatchi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/scrapingbits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Speaker:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@k-theory8604 Keywords: mathematics, math, game theory, calculus, linear algebra, category theory, signal processing, sta…

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Inside the Bipartisan Push for America’s Skilled Workforce - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin 24:36

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How do we build bipartisan momentum to support the future of CTE? In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, host Matt Kirchner sits down with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a national leader and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus. Drawing from her personal upbringing in a STEM-focused household and her decades …

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From the Shop Floor to the Fast Lane: How Racing, Technical Skills and Workforce Strategy Collide - Justin Mondeik, Owner & Driver at Mondeik Racing 36:45

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By day, Justin Mondeik applies his technical skills in engineering; by night and weekend, he races Super Late Model cars. From racing snowmobiles at age four to competing just one level below NASCAR, Justin has built a career on technical skill, hands-on passion, and relentless drive. In this episode, he shares how a technical education prepared hi…

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Changing Tariffs Will Impact Technical Education—Here’s What to Do About It 38:21

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What do tariffs have to do with technical education? A lot more than you might think. As U.S. trade policy shifts, it’s not just manufacturers who will feel the effects—STEM and technical education programs will too. From rising equipment costs to a surge in demand for skilled talent, today’s tariff decisions could reshape how we train tomorrow’s w…

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Individual decision-making and collective animal behavior 12:45

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Individual decision-making and collective animal behavior Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS…