EmpowerTech x WiT Ep1: Modelling the Future of Our Oceans with a Mathemafishian
In the first episode of the WiT x EmpowerTech series, host Iyari Cevallos sits down with Alise Fox, stock assessment scientist, artist, and 2025 Women in Technology Emerging Science Star Award winner, to explore how mathematics, modelling, and communication shape the future of our oceans.
Alise’s work involves building data models that estimate fish populations and help Queensland sustainably manage its fisheries. Her research translates mathematics into decisions that directly impact conservation, seafood supply, and environmental sustainability.
Beyond her technical expertise, Alise brings creativity to the way science is communicated. Through art, storytelling, and community outreach, she makes complex data understandable and engaging, helping bridge the gap between science and society.
In this conversation, Alise and Iyari unpack what it takes to build trust through data, the importance of collaboration in environmental science, and how creativity enhances clarity in research communication.
You’ll learn:
How mathematical models support sustainable fisheries management
Why communication and storytelling are vital to science
The balance between analytical precision and creative engagement
How curiosity drives innovation and understanding in STEM
Practical advice for aspiring scientists and communicators
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