Short Wave Confessions Of A Math Convert
Dec 20, 2022
Sadie Witkowski, a passionate science communicator and host of Carry the Two, shares her journey of transforming math from a source of fear into a tool for curiosity and understanding. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in making math relatable and accessible. The conversation delves into the real-world applications of mathematics, including tech advancements like self-driving cars and the challenges of diversity in math education. Sadie inspires listeners to shift their mindset, encouraging them to embrace math with excitement rather than anxiety.
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Sadie's Math Journey
- Sadie Witkowski didn't consider herself a math person in high school.
- She hid her B+ grade and felt bad, deciding to avoid math.
Neuroscience and Statistics
- Sadie chose neuroscience thinking it didn't require much math.
- She discovered that neuroscience heavily relies on statistics.
From Sleep Research to Math Podcasts
- While researching sleep, Sadie developed a passion for podcasts.
- This led her to science communication and a math podcast, "Carry the Two."