🎙️New podcast episode! Demand for people who can analyse, interpret & uncover meaning from data continues to grow, making #DataScience one of the most sought-after careers of the future. We introduce you to 4 data scientists whose careers have taken them down very different paths

📢New episode alert! QUT mathematician Dr Adrianne Jenner explains how maths is providing a new way to investigate multiple sclerosis - and why MS symptoms can fluctuate dramatically, moving from stability to relapse and then back into remission.
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Roslyn is the inaugural recipient of the K.A. Landman Medal - awarded by ANZIAM for outstanding contributions to industrial & applied mathematics. We're honoured to have her as our guest on our latest episode:
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It's a question many early career researchers grapple with: academia or industry? Prof Roslyn Hickson's answer is simple: both! Roslyn is an applied mathematician with a joint appointment at @CSIRO & @jcu, where she serves as Science Leader for Emerging Infectious Diseases.

📣Calling Victorian Secondary School Teachers & Careers Advisers! The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) is hosting a free one-day PD event to help you discover the exciting career opportunities available to students with strong maths & stats skills. (1/2)

New episode! How small is "nano"? And how can something so tiny have such a big impact? Our guest is @Uni_Newcastle Prof Natalie Thamwattana. We explore her research into the behaviour of granular materials- all the way down to the world of nanotechnology. therandomsample.com.au

To listen, just search for The Random Sample wherever you get your podcasts, or head to our website: therandomsample.com.au
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🎙️New episode! We talk with Dr Maria Kleshnina (QUT), the first mathematician to receive a L'Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship in Australia & New Zealand. We explore Maria’s field, Game Theory, and why this mathematical way of thinking is so powerful! @FondationLOreal

🎙️Come See a Podcast Come to Life!
Join us - as we launch a brand‑new season of our podcast. We're bringing a StudioPod recording booth (pictured below) to the Uni of Melbourne campus on Thursday!
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We'd like to extend a huge thanks to all our brilliant guests & hosts who made 2025 so special. We released 12 episodes showcasing the mathematical & data sciences. Of course, a podcast is nothing without its listeners so thank you to everyone who tuned in, shared & supported us!

How are official statistics agencies dealing with the dramatic decline in survey response rates? In our latest episode - how agencies like the Australian Bureau of Statistics are evolving thanks to multi-source data. Our guest is Dr Anders Holmberg from @ABSStats.

A global hackathon meets cutting-edge #AI to fight modern slavery in corporate supply chains. In our latest episode, we meet the project lead for Project AIMS (AI for Modern Slavery) - and the winning teams from the just-completed Project AIMS hackathon.
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This week, on #WorldStatisticsDay, the Statistical Society of Australia & the Australian Data Science Network co-hosted a lively panel discussion: "trust in data". Since both are partner organisations of our podcast, we’re excited to share that discussion.
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Happy World Statistics Day! Two of our partner organisations, the Statistical Society of Australia & the Australian Data Science Network, have teamed up to bring you a special webinar today on the topic: "Data We Can Trust"
🕐1 pm AEDT/12 pm AEST
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Celebrate World Statistics Day tomorrow (Monday) with 2 of our partner organisations: the Statistical Society of Australia & the Australian Data Science Network - with a special webinar on the topic: Data We Can Trust
📆Mon, 20 Oct
🕐1 pm AEDT/12 pm AEST
👉statsoc.org.au/event-6365055?…

Coral reefs are under threat - and the race to protect them depends on global collaboration. In our latest episode, we explore @ReefCloud_ai, a project that’s helping scientists monitor coral reef ecosystems using #AI, statistics & data visualisation.
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What does “complex” really mean? In mathematics, complex systems have a very specific and fascinating meaning. Our new episode explores how #mathematics reveals hidden patterns in our messy, chaotic world - with Prof Michael Small from The Univ of Western Australia. @ProfMSmall

🎙️New episode alert! We explore how #DataScience & #Statistics help bridge the gap between disciplines. Our guest is Prof Galit Shmueli from the Institute of Service Science at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan.
🎧 Listen: therandomsample.com.au/podcast/interd…
Hosted by: @cynthiahqy

Is there an interesting topic in the world of maths, stats or data science that you think we should be talking about? Is there some guest you think we need to get?
We're always keen to hear new ideas for podcast episodes. If you have one, just let us know: therandomsample.com.au/contact-us/

Autonomous Vehicles (AV's) were the tech hype story just a few years ago. But where are they now?
Prof Michael Milford @maththrills from the @QUTRobotics is our guest this week to talk about the maths, the data, and the road to autonomy. Search your pod app for The Random Sample!

Just out! Our new episode dives into the design & development of the tools that have transformed #DataScience & statistical programming with Dr @hadleywickham. Hadley is the Chief Scientist at Posit (formerly RStudio). To listen, search your pod app for The Random Sample. #rstats

Our latest episode🎧features Dr Aiden Price & Tanya Dodgen from QUT. Aiden is a lead researcher in a project called AusEnHealth, which ties together scattered datasets in the environmental🌏health space. No more data silos—just clear insights. Tanya is the episode host.

Data can help us respond to complex challenges—but only if we can access & use it. In our latest episode, we explore AusEnHealth, a project aiming to build Australia’s first national digital environmental health platform. Search for The Random Sample where you get your podcasts🎧

For those of you who celebrate - Happy π Day! For those of you who don't, why not?! It's hard to imagine where we would be without π.

It's been two years since ChatGPT was first released. Since then, the #AI landscape has shifted dramatically. In our latest episode, Prof Simon Angus from @TheRealSodaLabs at @MonashBusiness
helps us navigate what’s new & what we should be thinking about as AI continues evolve.

It's been two years since ChatGPT was first released. Since then, the #AI landscape has shifted dramatically.
In our latest episode, Prof Simon Angus from @TheRealSodaLabs at @MonashBusiness helps us navigate what’s new & what we should be thinking about as AI continues evolve.

It's something many in the mathematical & data sciences aren't thinking about when it comes to #AI - but should: the law! Catch our special 2-part series as we dig into the unexpected ways that AI & the law intersect. Search your pod app for The Random Sample or scan the QR👇

It's an urgent issue governments & leaders across Australia and around the world are tackling right now. How can the law handle #AI & all the changes its bringing? We explore this in our latest episode with @AdmsCentre Research Fellow Dr Henry Fraser and host Dr @aaronsnoswell.

Congratulations to our longtime host and contributor Dr Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi @Sevvandik - named a finalist in the 2024 Women of Colour in STEM Awards for Mathematics Mastery! Sevvandi is a Senior Research Scientist at @CSIRO's Data 61. wocinstemawards.org/index.php/awar… @Data61news

Our latest episode is out! We explore the new reality of #AI & how it's already impacting legal practice & policy. It's a fascinating discussion w @qutlaw A/Prof Michael Guihot & host @aaronsnoswell from @QUTDataScience. To listen, search for The Random Sample on your pod app!

Our latest episode is out! We talk to a teacher who's trying to change the way high school #maths is taught in Australia. Donna Buckley was awarded the 2023 Prime Minister's Prize for Science Teaching in Secondary Schools for her unique teaching style. Scan the QR code👇to listen

New @DiscoverAMSI Report shows Year 12 participation rates in higher & intermediate level #maths are at an all-time low. "This long-term trend of declining enrolment needs urgent attention if Australia is to meet future workforce demands & maintain its competitive edge globally."

Our just released episode explores how mathematical models are shedding new light on a silent but deadly heart💓condition. Our guests are @OxUniMaths Prof Helen Byrne & @SydneyMaths Prof Mary Myerscough. Just search your podcast app for The Random Sample or scan the QR code 👇

Just out - our episode just recorded at the @WimsigAU 2024 Conference! The WIMSIG conference celebrates the achievements of women, trans & gender diverse people in the mathematical sciences. Our guests: Professors @JessicaSPurcel1, Lesley Ward, @JenniferFlegg & host @Sevvandik

Our 3-part series on "Navigating the World of Academic Publishing" is now out! Whether you're new to this world, or experienced, there's something in it for you - with expert guests:
🟢@unimelb Prof Peter Taylor
🟢Prof @XiaoLiMeng1 from @TheHDSR
🟢@QUT Prof @aidybarnett

What can academics & journals do to make the system better? Our latest episode in our series on navigating the world of academic publishing features @QUT statistician @aidybarnett - we explore the perils of the "publish or perish" culture. Hosted by @james_nichols. Scan the QR👇

@marijkajb @HI_UOW @UOWDataScience @JKHopf @KnowlegibleDsg Our podcast featured @JKHopf in a recent episode. Hear her talk about communicating scientific research through graphic design: therandomsample.com.au/podcast/scient…

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Our latest episode 🎧marks our 100th episode🥳🎉 Thank you to all of our amazing guests, hosts, and most importantly, you - our listeners! We think stories about #Mathematics, #Statistics & #DataScience are worth sharing - and hope you feel the same. 😊

How do you pick which journal to publish in if you're doing interdisciplinary research? Our special 3-part series into the world of academic publishing continues. Our guest is Prof @XiaoLiMeng1, founding editor-in-chief of Harvard Data Science Review @TheHDSR.
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@TheHDSR @XiaoLiMeng1 @cynthiahqy @HarvardStats @Harvard @StatSocAus @AustMS @MATRIX_Inst @OPTIMA_ARC @james_nichols @StatisticsViews @AmstatNews @RSS_DSS You can find our podcast by searching for The Random Sample wherever you get your podcasts. Also, our complete catalogue of episodes can be found on our website: therandomsample.com.au

The 2nd episode of our 3-part series on "navigating the world of academic publishing" is now out! Our guest is the founding editor-in-chief of @TheHDSR, Prof @XiaoLiMeng1 - as we explore the challenges of publishing interdisciplinary research. Our host is @cynthiahqy. Scan QR 👇

.@unimelb Prof Peter Taylor was a part of the ACEMS team that created our podcast - and is still a big part of our team. Today, Peter was officially welcomed as a Fellow of the @Science_Academy. You can see Peter's "New Fellow Presentation" at 6:44:00
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We love having the @AustralianData Science Network (ADSN) as one of our partner organisations! Please join the ADSN at its upcoming 2024 Conference this December in Perth.
📆Abstract submissions close next week (13 Sept):
👉curtinids.github.io/ADSN-2024/

How does academic publishing really work❓
What factors influence the decision on where to publish❓
What happens when a journal reviews a submitted paper❓
Answers to these questions & more- in our latest episode. Search your pod app for The Random Sample or scan the QR code👇

Applications close on Sunday for the next cohort of #SuperstarsOfSTEM⭐. If you'd like to find out more about the program, we did an episode last year where we talked to the former CEO of @ScienceAU & a current & former Superstar. 🎧listen: therandomsample.com.au/podcast/supers… @DrMuneeraBano

Ever wonder what happens at a Journal when you submit a paper? Listen to our latest episode, as we pull back the curtain on the world of academic publishing. Our guest is @SciMelb Prof Peter Taylor, editor-in-chief of two journals - with host @Sevvandik. Scan the QR code below.

Just out - the first in our special 3-part series on navigating the world of academic publishing. Our guest is @unimelb mathematician Prof Peter Taylor, who is the editor of two journals. Our host is @Sevvandik. To listen, search for The Random Sample where you get your podcasts!

Join us starting tomorrow (Weds) as we begin a special 3-part series exploring the realities of the publication process: "The Publication Puzzle: Navigating the World of Academic Publishing". Just search for The Random Sample 🎧where you get your podcasts & subscribe for free!

Join us starting Wednesday (28 Aug) for a special three-part series on the world of academic & scientific publishing. Heaps of valuable information - especially for students & ECRs in #Mathematics, #Statistics & #DataScience. This video previews what you can expect 👇