Stephen Powley

Think learning how to use AI safely sounds boring? Not when you've got #OhBot on hand to help with lessons 🤖

It was my pleasure to be featured on this week's #SteppingIntoSTEMPodcast. We explore what is a robot, how robots learn and growing reliance on AI and automation. We also discuss systems engineering, conceptual modelling, cybersecurity and creating a safe & secure connected world

🚨 Calling all #CyberSecurity Innovators! 🚨 🔍 #CyBOK is offering grants up to £5,000 for small-scale projects that bring the Body of Knowledge to life! ⏰ Deadline: 4pm, 9 May 2025 – don’t miss out! 👉 Full details & how to apply: lnkd.in/eAZBpZw9 #FundingOpportunity

📢The #BSW25 activity packs are available now! You'll find 4 FREE packs for ages under 5 up to secondary school students & for community groups - there's something for everyone. All activities are themed around 'Change & adapt'. Downloads yours now 🥳! britishscienceweek.org/activity-packs/

Apply for a funded PhD with me on developing a systems skills map and identifying skill transition pathways which can be enabled with AI supported CPD findaphd.com/phds/project/b…

Also on #Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/stephe…

@jimalkhalili Nice sign off in the abstract: "...producing knowledge is far more challenging than producing papers."

While the number of scientific papers continues to grow exponentially, our knowledge of the world is only growing linearly. According to this study: arxiv.org/abs/2409.08349

Join us for our final online event of 2024, Autonomous Driving: How to Make It Happen! on November 14 at 12:30 GMT. Don’t miss out—register now: tinyurl.com/yxjb5mh3! #AutonomousMobility 🚗

@acagamic Great chart, thanks for sharing. Do you have a version with links for recommended reading on each approach?

You've spent months on your research, only to realize you used the wrong method. Ouch. Research methods confuse most people. I see more boring, unappealing, and standard explanations by the day. Because it's challenging to understand them all. It requires many skills. Like: → Data analysis → Critical thinking → Experimental design → Statistical interpretation All part of conducting great research. Yet, many researchers fail at choosing the right method. Here are 5 key branches of research methods: → Quantitative (numbers-based analysis) → Qualitative (exploratory, non-numerical) → Mixed Methods (combining both) → Experimental (testing cause-effect) → Observational (watching without interference) A good researcher must be able to navigate these methods. Qualitative methods are crucial for in-depth understanding. Here's how I would structure a qualitative study: 1. Research question (what you want to explore) 2. Data collection (interviews, observations) 3. Thematic analysis (finding patterns) 4. Interpretation (making sense of findings) 5. Conclusion (addressing the research question) I'd aim for rich, detailed descriptions in my methodology. And for as much depth and context as my data allows. Here are 7 qualitative methods I love: 1. Ethnography 2. Case Study 3. Phenomenology 4. Grounded Theory 5. Content Analysis 6. Action Research 7. Historical Research Good luck with choosing a research method that doesn't fail. It's a challenge. I think my methods could improve as well. Please share your favourite research method in the comments if it helped you publish a paper. It's helpful to many new researchers to get inspiration. What do you think makes or breaks a good research methodology?

@alan_shropshire @ICELibrary @ICE_engineers @GordonMasterton @CanalRiverTrust He certainly got about! Always good to put Derbyshire on the map 😉

@StephenPowley @ICELibrary @ICE_engineers @GordonMasterton @CanalRiverTrust Ooh well done Stephen I will add it!

I have just updated my #ThomasTelford map with photos of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Chirk Aqueduct and Tunnel, Ellesmere Wharf and Grindley Brook Locks. tinyurl.com/bdcwxukp. Please see if there is anything I should add @ICELibrary @ICE_engineers @GordonMasterton @CanalRiverTrust

Week 2 of #SystemsEngineering in Transport starts w/ a closer look at the rail industry. Join the conversation. Today we're asking: "What role can Systems Engineering play in making rail more responsive to the needs of passengers?" engx.theiet.org/b/blogs/posts/… #TheWholeSystem

Aerospace rounds off Week 1 of #SystemsEngineering in Transport @TheIET 's EngX. We take a look at #aerospace systems engineering lifecycle phases and what can go wrong when engineers and businesses don't consider the whole system. engx.theiet.org/b/blogs/posts/… #TheWholeSystems

Join us for 2 weeks of #SystemsEngineering in Transport on @TheIET's EngX. We'll have posts, polls & perspectives and look forward to your contributions in the discussion. Huge thanks to all the authors & our partners @incoseuk engx.theiet.org/b/blogs/posts/…

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Lovely post over on LinkedIn that captures the essence of why we do #RobotDay linkedin.com/posts/yike-fan… #STEAM #Robotics #Automation #AI

Check out #PicOh & @OhbotRobot entertaining the guests at #RobotDay 🤖🤖 Fantastic #STEAM in action 👏👏 linkedin.com/posts/bradie-h… #AI #Robots

Some of the cool #tech on show at #RobotDay today @coventrycollege #Robot #Robotics #STEAM

We r up & running! Briefing is on its way - first students are experiencing the @IM_UCL simulator. We will also show collaborative work with @U17Pathfinder @U17CC on hazard perception of #YoungDrivers #SafeAt17! Come along to @coventrycollege & talk to many roboticists and robots