Australian Data Science Education Institute, Charity

Australian Data Science Education Institute, Charity

@datasciau.bsky.social

Charity dedicated to empowering kids with STEM and Data Science Skills, and building adult Data Literacy. Based in Australia. Mission global.

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Dr Linda McIver
@lindamciver.adsei.org

@datasciau.bsky.social could build the whole world's data literacy and critical thinking skills for a lot less than that!

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Warhound raises $200M to engineer war dogs and arm them with Anduril gear

techcrunch.comWarhound raises $200M to engineer war dogs and arm them with Anduril gearWarhound, the brain child of Ben Lamm and Palmer Luckey, emerges from stealth to genetically engineer dogs for military and law enforcement.
Australian Data Science Education Institute, Charity
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Give us Questions about Data, AI, Critical Thinking, and Education! After 4 years and 49 episodes, my guests on Make Me Data Literate still surprise me with their answers to my questions, and where the conversation takes us. But this is all about me asking people my burning questions about their…

adsei.orgGive us Questions about Data, AI, Critical Thinking, and Education!After 4 years and 49 episodes, my guests on Make Me Data Literate still surprise me with their answers to my questions, and where the conversation takes us. But this is all about me asking people my burning questions about their work with data (and many other things). It's time for you, our audience, to ask me your burning questions about data, AI, critical thinking, and education.
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Very topical episode of Make Me Data Literate this week. We are joined by security consultant Joshua Nibbs to discuss the recent PHP security issue that was in the media last week and horrify Linda by informing her just how much data is collected on us every. single. day.

adsei.orgJoshua Nibbs on Cybersecurity and AIIn this episode of Make Me Data Literate we are joined by Joshua Nibbs, security consultant and white hat hacker. Josh talks with us about how the development of AI has changed cybersecurity - for the better and the worse - and explains just how much data is being collected on us every single day. "And then the AI has, you know, all the time in the world.

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Nick Feik
@nickfeik.bsky.social

maybe if someone could articulate "the benefits of AI" first?

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Sam Altman to Decoded: ‘The world should accept some bad things happening’ for the benefits of AI politi.co/4rJE8dI

politico.comSam Altman to Decoded: ‘The world should accept some bad things happening’ for the benefits of AI politi.co/4rJE8dISam Altman to Decoded: ‘The world should accept some bad things happening’ for the benefits of AI politi.co/4rJE8dI
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"When we collect data, you know, it's never purely objective. It's sort of like this very complex series of assumptions and decisions that we make along the way" Our latest episode of Make Me Data Literate features Associate Professor Nicole White discussing messy data collection and analysis.

adsei.orgAssociate Professor Nicole White on the value of messy dataThis episode of Make Me Data Literate features Associate Professor Nicole White discussing the nuances and assumptions that can impact data collection and analysis. "When we collect data, you know, it's never purely objective. It's it's sort of like this very complex series of assumptions and decisions that we make along the way" "The thing that I think was really missing from my education was what happens when you've got messy data?
Australian Data Science Education Institute, Charity
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A lot of activities are designed around the assumption that everyone is neurotypical, perfectly healthy and mobile, and can eat anything without issue. It certainly takes work to design activities that are inclusive and build trust, but it's worth it.

adsei.orgAccessible and Inclusive EventsAh yes, anonymous desserts that contain none of the usual allergens. So tasty. Good luck if you are allergic to anything not in that list. A funny thing happens when you have dietary or accessibility needs at conferences and events - too many bad experiences can leave you a little defensive. A few weeks ago that defensiveness saved me from getting an accidental (and potentially very unpleasant) dose of gluten, as I noticed that serving utensils were happily being swapped between gluten and gluten free foods, meaning the gluten free foods were no longer reliably gluten free.
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How can we use AI to help us think more instead of less? Our latest episode of Make Me Data Literate features Associate Professor Kazjon Grace discussing all things creativity and AI. Check it out!

adsei.orgAssociate Professor Kazjon Grace on AI and CreativityThis episode of Make Me Data Literate features Associate Professor Kazjon (Kaz) Grace discussing the us of AI in creative pursuits, design, and education, and how powerful it could be if we used it to help us think more instead of less. "I think the tech industry is very good at human focused things. I mean, in the same way that a chicken farmer understands chickens.
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Embrace the Process In an effort to combat the inappropriate use of AI in schools, the NSW Government is restricting the percentage of marks that HSC students can get from take home assignments. This announcement has largely been well received. However, it also highlights a systemic problem in the…

adsei.orgEmbrace the ProcessIn an effort to combat the inappropriate use of AI in schools, the NSW Government is restricting the percentage of marks that HSC students can get from take home assignments. This announcement has largely been well received. However, it also highlights a systemic problem in the education system. Students are so willing to hand their learning over to an AI because they have been taught that the goal of school is to get a good mark.
Australian Data Science Education Institute, Charity
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Why does it have to be so hard? Every day we butt heads with technology in a myriad of ways, some tiny, some huge. All of them take their toll. Technology should be a wondrous boon! From speech recognition to customised interfaces, it could make life so much easier. The tech industry chooses not…

adsei.orgWhy does it have to be so hard?Every day we butt heads with technology in a myriad of ways, some tiny, some huge. All of them take their toll. Technology should be a wondrous boon! From speech recognition to customised interfaces, it could make life so much easier. The tech industry chooses not to make that kind of tech, or even allow it.

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Dr Linda McIver
@lindamciver.adsei.org

Want to help build data literacy? donate at givenow.com.au/adsei or follow our instagram!

givenow.com.auGiveNow - Australian Data Science Education InstituteThe Australian Data Science Education Institute empowers kids to change the world, and we need your help!
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you can support our work by following our instagram account and sharing everything you find interesting! www.instagram.com/datasciau?ig...

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Dr Linda McIver
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@kelamb.bsky.social on the humanity of statistics. I loved this chat! Such a superstar!

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This episode of Make Me Data Literate is a super interesting chat with Associate Professor Karen Lamb about biostatistics, rigorous experiment design, the human side of statistics and more. Check it out!

adsei.orgAssociate Professor Karen Lamb on Rigorous Research DesignThis episode of Make Me Data Literate is a super interesting chat with Associate Professor Karen Lamb about biostatistics, rigorous experiment design, the human side of statistics and more. "Because to me the whole thing is statistics. If it doesn't work from the start, if the design isn't right, then there's no point in me having a nice, beautiful sample size calculation.
Australian Data Science Education Institute, Charity
@datasciau.bsky.social

This episode of Make Me Data Literate is a super interesting chat with Associate Professor Karen Lamb about biostatistics, rigorous experiment design, the human side of statistics and more. Check it out!

adsei.orgAssociate Professor Karen Lamb on Rigorous Research DesignThis episode of Make Me Data Literate is a super interesting chat with Associate Professor Karen Lamb about biostatistics, rigorous experiment design, the human side of statistics and more. "Because to me the whole thing is statistics. If it doesn't work from the start, if the design isn't right, then there's no point in me having a nice, beautiful sample size calculation.

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Dr Linda McIver
@lindamciver.adsei.org

Presenting today at Geography Teachers' Association of Victoria's Annual Conference with @jimthegeologist.bsky.social on Data-Driven Coasts: A Geospatial Approach to Climate Change I always love building data literacy into different curriculum areas, and Geography teachers are all over this stuff!

Australian Data Science Education Institute, Charity
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A wonderful conversation about the anthropology of social media with Professor Crystal Abidin. "Data is man made. This is something that we need to stress, especially in the age of generative AI. You know, even for a pedestrian who is listening in who may not be very well versed in social media,…

adsei.orgProfessor Crystal Abidin on the Anthropology of Social MediaA wonderful conversation about how social media works, and the humanity of data. Check it out! "Data is man made. This is something that we need to stress, especially in the age of generative AI. You know, even for a pedestrian who is listening in who may not be very well versed in social media, you probably have the experience of now opening a browser or a search engine, trying to look for information, but before you even get your search results, there is an automated AI version that claims to be a summary of everything you need, saving you time in scrolling and clicking.

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Dr Linda McIver
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@datasciau.bsky.social submission to the Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into AI & Data Centres. Submissions are open until September 1st, so it's not too late to have your say! adsei.org/2026/07/31/a...

adsei.orgADSEI Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Artificial Intelligence and Data CentresThis is the ADSEI submission to the Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Artificial Intelligence and Data Centres. The Australian Data Science Education Institute has significant concerns about th…

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Dr Linda McIver
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Redbubble is having a sale, so I want to buy an oversized hoodie with one of my taglines on it, but which one??? Currently torn between "Want some actual intelligence with your AI?" and "Tech is Easy, People are Hard"... www.redbubble.com/people/Raisi...

redbubble.comAustralian Data Science Education Institute Shop | RedbubbleAustralian Data Science Education Institute is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

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Dr Linda McIver
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A fascinating conversation with Psephologist Antony Green on how the collapse of the two party vote, and the rise of independents and One Nation, impacts election night analysis. Plus the usefulness of polling, and why polling results get misinterpreted. adsei.org/podcast/anto...

adsei.orgAntony Green on the changing election data landscapeA fascinating conversation with Psephologist Antony Green on how the collapse of the two party vote, and the rise of independents and One Nation, impacts election night analysis. Plus the usefulnes…
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A hugely important Make Me Data Literate conversation with Ketan Joshi about Generative AI, the power impact of data centers, and the narratives the industry uses to shut down debate and regulation. adsei.org/podcast/data...

adsei.orgData Centres and Energy, with Ketan JoshiA very timely and fascinating conversation on Data Centres and their impact on our energy emissions, the tactics used by the industry, and the generative AI industry more broadly. Always a delight …
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So I accidentally uploaded the wrong file, and although I corrected it fast, the new file is not propagating for some reason. You can currently listen to this episode on the adsei website, at the link below, but not on your favourite podcast app. We're working on it!

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great new episode of Make Me Data Literate on STEM evaluation with the wonderful Dr Jake Clark! Get it where you get your podcasts, or here: adsei.org/podcast/dr-j... #EduSky #EduSkyAU #DataLiteracy #DataScience

adsei.orgDr Jake Clark on STEM education and all the things!A fantastic chat with Dr Jake Clark, Principal Evaluation Advisor | Impact & Evaluation for STEM Education at CSIRO. Jake talks about using evidence to make STEM programs the best they can be, …
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great new episode of Make Me Data Literate on STEM evaluation with the wonderful Dr Jake Clark! Get it where you get your podcasts, or here: adsei.org/podcast/dr-j... #EduSky #EduSkyAU #DataLiteracy #DataScience

adsei.orgDr Jake Clark on STEM education and all the things!A fantastic chat with Dr Jake Clark, Principal Evaluation Advisor | Impact & Evaluation for STEM Education at CSIRO. Jake talks about using evidence to make STEM programs the best they can be, …
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@lindamciver.adsei.org is giving a presentation on giving engaging presentations tomorrow at the fortnightly online Women in HPC Australian & NZ chapter chat. AI free! :-) You can register here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Dr Linda McIver
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The rise of One Nation in Australia makes me sick to my stomach, & deeply ashamed of my country. There are no depths they will not stoop to, no people they will not harm, in pursuit of power and profit. You might not feel vulnerable, but harming vulnerable people harms us all. We gotta call it out.

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Dr Linda McIver
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So I made some merch on redbubble to raise money for @datasciau.bsky.social T-shirts, stickers, mugs, hats, all the things! have suggestions for more data/ai/critical thinking slogans? tell me your ideas! here's one: Accuracy and Compassion Over Automation www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Ac...

redbubble.com"Accuracy and Compassion Over Automation" Classic T-Shirt for Sale by RaisingHereticsSupport the Australian Data Science Education Institute to bring Critical Thinking, AI Literacy, and Data Literacy to Australian Students • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your...
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oh hey, merch! T-shirts, stickers, mugs, hats, all the things! With cool data science slogans (tell me your suggestions!) Think Critically Act Logically www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Th...?

redbubble.com"Think Critically Act Logically" Essential T-Shirt for Sale by RaisingHereticsSupport the Australian Data Science Education Institute to bring Critical Thinking, AI Literacy, and Data Literacy to Australian Students • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your...
Australian Data Science Education Institute, Charity
@datasciau.bsky.social

oh hey, merch! T-shirts, stickers, mugs, hats, all the things! With cool data science slogans (tell me your suggestions!) Accuracy and Compassion Over Automation www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Ac...

redbubble.com"Accuracy and Compassion Over Automation" Classic T-Shirt for Sale by RaisingHereticsSupport the Australian Data Science Education Institute to bring Critical Thinking, AI Literacy, and Data Literacy to Australian Students • Millions of unique designs by independent artists. Find your...

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Dr Linda McIver
@lindamciver.adsei.org

This was a blast. Can't wait to share! Coming soon: me talking with Myf Warhurst about the realities of AI for her fab podcast, The Moment.

Australian Data Science Education Institute, Charity
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We're just not good at fact checking things. We skim them, assuming they're accurate, and then the errors settle in, like stones at the bottom of a pond. Sharp ones. Stones that may well cut our feet when we inadvertently step on them later. adsei.org/2026/03/24/h...

adsei.orgHow many errors is too many?We’re just not good at fact checking things. We skim them, assuming they’re accurate, and then the errors settle in, like stones at the bottom of a pond. Sharp ones. Stones that may wel…