The 2024 WIMSIG Conference celebrates the achievements of women, trans and gender diverse people in the mathematical sciences.

WIMSIG stands for the Women in Mathematics Special Interest Group. The group is a part of the Australian Mathematical Society.

WIMSIG just wrapped up its third-ever conference with a big gathering in Sydney.

In this episode, we’ll explore how WIMSIG came into being, why it’s so important, and what it means for all those who attend a WIMSIG conference.

Our guests are:
Professor Jennifer Flegg – The University of Melbourne and Chair of the WIMSIG Executive Committee
Professor Jessica Purcell – Monash University and President of the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS)
 Professor Lesley Ward – University of South Australia and Chair of the 1st WIMSIG Conference

The host is Dr Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi, a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO.

Episode link: https://www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/wimsig-conference/

The 2024 WIMSIG Conference celebrates the achievements of women, trans and gender diverse people in the mathematical sciences.
WIMSIG stands for the Women in Mathematics Special Interest Group. The group is a part of the Australian Mathematical Society.
WIMSIG just wrapped up its third-ever conference with a big gathering in Sydney.
In this episode, we’ll explore how WIMSIG came into being, why it’s so important, and what it means for all those who attend a WIMSIG conference.
Our guests are:
<ul>
<li>Professor Jennifer Flegg – The University of Melbourne and Chair of the WIMSIG Executive Committee</li>
<li>Professor Jessica Purcell – Monash University and President of the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS)</li>
<li> Professor Lesley Ward – University of South Australia and Chair of the 1st WIMSIG Conference</li>
</ul>
The host is Dr Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi, a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO.
Episode link: <a href="https://www.therandomsample.com.au/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=1667&amp;preview=true">https://www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/wimsig-conference/</a>

Welcome to The Random Sample! In this podcast, we share stories about mathematics, statistics, data science and the people involved. This is a collaboration between the Australian Data Science Network (ADSN), the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS), the OPTIMA ARC Training Centre, the MATRIX Mathematical Research Institute, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS). ACEMS created the podcast in 2018. For further resources and show notes, visit therandomsample.com.au

Welcome to The Random Sample! In this podcast, we share stories about mathematics, statistics, data science and the people involved. This is a collaboration between the Australian Data Science Network (ADSN), the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS), the OPTIMA ARC Training Centre, the MATRIX Mathematical Research Institute, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS). ACEMS created the podcast in 2018. For further resources and show notes, visit <a href="https://www.therandomsample.com.au/">therandomsample.com.au</a>

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Shaping the Equation: The 2024 WIMSIG Conference

The Perils of "Publish or Perish".

This episode of The Random Sample is the final instalment in our special three-part series on navigating the world of academic and scientific publishing.

In it, we dive deep into the dilemma - and what many see as the pervasive mindset - known simply as publish or perish.

Our guest is QUT statistician Professor Adrian Barnett. As part of all the research he does, Adrian uses the power of statistics to reveal the pressures and pitfalls of the current system.

Plus, we explore questions like:
Can things change?
Should they?
What can academics and journals do to make the system better?

Our host for this episode is Dr James Nichols, a mathematician and Lecturer at the Australian National University.

The Perils of "Publish or Perish".
This episode of The Random Sample is the final instalment in our special three-part series on navigating the world of academic and scientific publishing.
In it, we dive deep into the dilemma - and what many see as the pervasive mindset - known simply as publish or perish.
Our guest is QUT statistician Professor Adrian Barnett. As part of all the research he does, Adrian uses the power of statistics to reveal the pressures and pitfalls of the current system.
Plus, we explore questions like:
<ul>
<li>Can things change?</li>
<li>Should they?</li>
<li>What can academics and journals do to make the system better?</li>
</ul>
Our host for this episode is Dr James Nichols, a mathematician and Lecturer at the Australian National University.

The Publication Puzzle: Navigating the World of Academic Publishing - Pt 3

The Challenges of Publishing Interdisciplinary Research.

This episode of The Random Sample is the second instalment in our special three-part series into the world of academic and scientific publishing.

In it, we delve into the challenges of publishing interdisciplinary research with special guest, Professor Xiao-Li Meng, founding editor-in-chief of the Harvard Data Science Review. We explore:
How to choose a journal when the research crosses disciplinary boundaries
The important role researchers in the mathematical and data sciences can play in this type of research
The challenges editors and reviewers face with interdisciplinary research

Plus, Professor Meng discusses his motivation for creating the Harvard Data Science Review, and what he does to challenge researchers to communicate their research more broadly.

Our host for this episode is Cynthia Huang, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University.

Episode webpage:  https://www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/the-publication-puzzle-part-2/

The Challenges of Publishing Interdisciplinary Research.
This episode of The Random Sample is the second instalment in our special three-part series into the world of academic and scientific publishing.
In it, we delve into the challenges of publishing interdisciplinary research with special guest, Professor Xiao-Li Meng, founding editor-in-chief of the Harvard Data Science Review. We explore:
<ul>
<li>How to choose a journal when the research crosses disciplinary boundaries</li>
<li>The important role researchers in the mathematical and data sciences can play in this type of research</li>
<li>The challenges editors and reviewers face with interdisciplinary research</li>
</ul>
Plus, Professor Meng discusses his motivation for creating the Harvard Data Science Review, and what he does to challenge researchers to communicate their research more broadly.
Our host for this episode is Cynthia Huang, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University.
Episode webpage:  <a href="https://www.therandomsample.com.au/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=1640&amp;preview=true">https://www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/the-publication-puzzle-part-2/</a>

The Publication Puzzle: Navigating the World of Academic Publishing - Pt 2

We’ve all heard the saying, “publish or perish”. But what does that really mean in today’s world of academic publishing?

Scientific publishing has been shaping knowledge since the 17th century. Today, it's bigger, and more complex, than ever. Yet, for many inside the world of science, it remains a maze of confusion. For those outside of it, it’s practically a black box.

In a special three-part series, The Random Sample will take you behind the scenes to explore the realities of the publication process. This episode is the first in this series.

We’ll begin by answering some fundamental questions:
How does academic publishing really work?
What factors influence the decision on where to publish?
And what happens when a journal reviews a submitted paper?

Our guest is University of Melbourne mathematician Distinguished Professor Peter Taylor, who shares his perspective as both an Academic and editor-in-chief of two applied probability journals.

Our host is Dr Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi, a Senior Research Scientist with CSIRO.

Episode page:  https://www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/the-publication-puzzle-part-1/

We’ve all heard the saying, “publish or perish”. But what does that really mean in today’s world of academic publishing?
Scientific publishing has been shaping knowledge since the 17th century. Today, it's bigger, and more complex, than ever. Yet, for many inside the world of science, it remains a maze of confusion. For those outside of it, it’s practically a black box.
In a special three-part series, The Random Sample will take you behind the scenes to explore the realities of the publication process. This episode is the first in this series.
We’ll begin by answering some fundamental questions:
<ul>
<li>How does academic publishing really work?</li>
<li>What factors influence the decision on where to publish?</li>
<li>And what happens when a journal reviews a submitted paper?</li>
</ul>
Our guest is University of Melbourne mathematician Distinguished Professor Peter Taylor, who shares his perspective as both an Academic and editor-in-chief of two applied probability journals.
Our host is Dr Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi, a Senior Research Scientist with CSIRO.
Episode page:  <a href="https://www.therandomsample.com.au/?post_type=podcast&amp;p=1620&amp;preview=true">https://www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/the-publication-puzzle-part-1/</a>

Shaping the Equation: The 2024 WIMSIG Conference

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