In the Loop

Mario Badr, Diane Horton
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Interested in computer science at the University of Toronto? Thinking about industry or research opportunities? Do you want to learn more about how to get the most from your undergraduate experience? Then have a listen to our conversations with students and faculty who share their experience and advice in the vast, fast-paced field of computer science.

  1. Undergrad Research: Faculty Perspective

    10/21/2025

    Undergrad Research: Faculty Perspective

    Chapters coming soon! Credits Audio editing done by the University of Toronto's Arts and Science Digital Teaching & Learning Studio, located in the Sidney Smith Building at the St. George Campus. Be sure to follow us on Instagram!

    23 min
  2. Undergrad Research: Student Stories

    10/14/2025

    Undergrad Research: Student Stories

    We had some fairly significant issues with our microphone this episode, sorry! The studio did its best to clean up the audio, but you may notice some audio quality issues in this episode. Chapters coming soon! Credits Audio editing done by the University of Toronto's Arts and Science Digital Teaching & Learning Studio, located in the Sidney Smith Building at the St. George Campus. Be sure to follow us on Instagram!

    34 min
  3. Teaching in the AI era

    09/29/2025

    Teaching in the AI era

    [02:02] How are faculty approaching teaching with genAI? [08:43] How do students build the skills to direct AI effectively? [13:51] Students want to learn; my job is to provide the right opportunities [24:36] The definition of learning is enduring [27:14] Importance of teaching metacognition [30:48] Shifting course outcomes [36:14] Advice for students Credits Audio editing done by the University of Toronto's Arts and Science Digital Teaching & Learning Studio, located in the Sidney Smith Building at the St. George Campus. Be sure to follow us on Instagram!

    41 min
  4. Learning in the AI era

    09/19/2025

    Learning in the AI era

    [02:28] How students use AI [13:12] Pitfalls and protecting them [22:05] Concerns and questions Credits Audio editing done by the University of Toronto's Arts and Science Digital Teaching & Learning Studio, located in the Sidney Smith Building at the St. George Campus. Be sure to follow us on Instagram!

    28 min

  5. 06/23/2025 · BONUS

    In the Loop wants you!

    As Season 2 of Into the Loop is coming to a close, what conversations should happen next? Have topics you’re curious about, guests you’d love to learn from, or new episode ideas? Share your thoughts through the listener survey Be sure to follow us on Instagram!

    2 min

  6. 02/11/2025

    Lessons learned from over 15 years in industry with Patrick Smith

    01:01 Research in Motion (RIM; later Blackberry) 4:40 Flipp (a consumer app). 8:41 Xero (FinTech) 13:54 ChargeLab (electric vehicles) 15:58 Relay (a neobank) 23:20 On the identity crisis of leaders in tech 25:19 The role of recruiters and advice on LinkedIn (and resumes) 31:39 The role of referrals 32:26 The length and impact of internships, and how they may correlate 35:29 Mario and Diane wrap up Be sure to follow us on Instagram!

    38 min

  7. 02/04/2025

    The early years of a career in industry with Lauren Mason

    [1:04] Lauren discusses her first internship at Mindbridge AI [4:50] Lauren reflects on her second internship at RBC Amplify during the pandemic [13:12] Lauren tells us about her transition to industry after graduation during the pandemic [16:36] We ask Lauren about how she networked and learned more about referrals [20:10] We talk about Lauren's experience at Block, starting with an explanation of "data security" [27:36] Lauren shares her advice on things like recommended courses, interviews, and work-life balance [36:21] Mario and Diane wrap up Be sure to follow us on Instagram!

    38 min

  8. 09/17/2024

    Applying to grad school

    [0:44] An overview of the application process, including the Statement of Purpose, with Professor Angela Demke Brown, Associate Chair of Graduate Operations. [11:20] What does it take to get in? Professor Gennady Pekhimenko shares some insights on how applications are reviewed during the admissions process. [15:38] What makes a reference letter a strong recommendation? We continue our discussion with Professor Pekhimenko, who offers suggestions on how to secure strong letters of reference. [19:12] How should you approach faculty for reference letters? Professors Nandita Vijaykumar, Carolina Nobre, Chris Maddison share their advice. [24:59] Where should you apply? Our guests discuss strategy and propose an upper bound on the number of programs you should apply to. [29:25] Mario and Diane wrap up. Opportunities at the University of TorontoAre you a second year CS student? Check out our department's Preparation for Research through Immersion, Skills, and Mentorship (PRISM)Are you going into second or third year? Check out the Faculty of Arts and Science's Research Opportunities Program and get course credit for research.Check out our department's Undergraduate Summer Research ProgramConsider pursuing a CSC494H1 project with a faculty member.More resourcesCheck out our department's guide for Applying to graduate schoolCheck out our department's guide for Asking for reference lettersCheck out our student ambassadors' guide for Research in CS Be sure to follow us on Instagram!

    33 min
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Interested in computer science at the University of Toronto? Thinking about industry or research opportunities? Do you want to learn more about how to get the most from your undergraduate experience? Then have a listen to our conversations with students and faculty who share their experience and advice in the vast, fast-paced field of computer science.

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  • Creator
    Mario Badr, Diane Horton
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Mario Badr and Diane Horton
  • Show Website
    In the Loop