Make Me Data Literate

Sarah Pearce on the SKA Low

Make Me Data Literate

Show Notes

Well it’s been a long time between episodes, but we’re back! And wow, have we got some amazing guests lined up. Starting off with, not so much a bang as a fast radio burst, we have Dr Sarah Pearce, Director of the SKA Low telescope. “Science is a human endeavour. And no matter how kind… Continue reading Sarah Pearce on the SKA Low

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