Data Bytes listeners get an exclusive discount to join Women in Data. View discount here. (00:00:00) Importance of changing the way we teach math to be more inclusive. (00:00:34) Introduction to the podcast guest, author and professor. (00:00:58) Teaching at James Madison University; living in Alexandria, VA. (00:01:28) Balancing in-person, hybrid, and online teaching formats. (00:02:05) Overview of the book, "Essential Math for AI." (00:02:27) Inspiration for writing the book; addressing the needs in AI education. (00:04:11) Key concepts: types of intelligence, core mathematical foundations for AI. (00:05:00) Starting points for learning math relevant to AI: calculus, linear algebra, probability. (00:05:14) Connecting math learning to real-life applications for better understanding. (00:06:12) Discussing the struggle with abstract math education and its real-world application. (00:07:20) Changing how math is taught to retain more talented individuals. (00:08:55) Addressing the fear of math and the impact on AI engagement. (00:09:38) Overcoming math anxiety by setting clear goals and self-teaching. (00:11:48) How AI advancements will change mathematics education. (00:12:01) Benefits of AI in education, including automation and personalized learning. (00:15:02) Historical perspective on the evolution of work and technology. (00:15:29) Embracing fast technological advancements for societal benefits. (00:17:20) Mathematics as a truth filter in the age of information. (00:18:27) New book on prompting and data engineering. (00:19:25) Exploring the intersection of AI models and data pipelines. (00:21:09) The end-to-end story of AI from hardware to organizational strategy. (00:21:45) The importance of understanding the bigger picture in AI. (00:23:01) Journey into mathematics and AI, starting from Lebanon. (00:25:44) Advice for young people navigating today's environment. (00:26:08) Being true to oneself and seeking knowledgeable mentors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/women-in-data/support