Behind the Data
Behind the Data
Podcast Description
Data is all around us, but we spend very little time talking about where it comes from. Each week data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy, Ph.D. brings you a story about one of the many types of datasets powering our lives. From political polls to measures of democracy, from tracking happiness to powering generative AI, join us on a journey to understand where these datasets that shape our lives actually come from, how to interpret them, and how we can use them to better understand our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes themes such as the importance of data in personal and societal contexts, political polling, crime statistics, democracy measurement, and personal wellness insights from data science. Episodes explore topics like how to utilize personal data for career fulfillment with guest Megan Hellerer, and the measurements of democracy with Brigitte Seim, providing listeners with practical examples of data's relevance in everyday decision-making.
If you’ve ever thought your data was hard to get, wait until you hear about shark data. We are joined by shark scientist Jaida Elcock to discuss how she gets data about sharks, why it’s so difficult — and why it’s so important that we do so despite the challenges. Whether you’re naturally interested in sharks, care about our planet and oceans, or just want to hear a really brilliant person talk about some truly fascinating datasets and the amazing feats she undertakes to collect them — then you’re going to love this conversation.
Join us as we discuss what we know about sharks, and more importantly, frighteningly, and excitingly: the many things we still don’t know. Plus: the importance of high-quality snorkel fins, how to get involved in science, and why curiosity and creativity continue to be a scientist’s — and everyone’s — best friend.
Follow Jaida on all the things!
- Instagram: @sofishtication_
- Threads: @sofishtication_
- Bluesky: @sofishtication.bsky.social
- X: @soFISHtication
- YouTube: @soFISHtication_
Follow Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS), get involved, and support if you can at https://www.misselasmo.org/ and @miss_elasmo on Instagram.
Here are some cool shark videos, per Jaida’s search recommendations at the end of the show! I picked these particular videos, but you really can’t go wrong watching most videos that show up when you search the below terms.
Follow Andrea at @jonesrooy on Instagram and at https://www.jonesrooy.com/.
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