Does Compute

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Does Compute

"Does Compute" is the podcast where we delve into the latest innovations in computer science, with help from experts at Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science. Join us as we explore the real world impacts that computer science is having on our lives and our future. We'll look at AI's challenges and opportunities; how new research is influencing fields like health care and education, technology and the environment; and much more. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about how computer science is building useful stuff that works, tune in as we hear from some of the brightest minds in the field and uncover remarkable ways that computer science is shaping our world. 

Episodes

  1. OCT 14

    The Future of CS Education, with Mark Stehlik and David Kosbie

    Mark Stehlik and David Kosbie, teaching professors from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, share stories from the classroom and delve into CS education's past, present and future. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, which provides underwriting support for the series.  Learn more at geekwire.com/doescompute.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  2. OCT 7

    Language & Robots, with Henny Admoni, Zeynep Temel and Yonatan Bisk

    Description: Henny Admoni and Zeynep Temel, of the CMU Robotics Institute and Yonatan Bisk, of the CMU Language Technologies Institute, all work with robots, but in strikingly different ways. On this episode, they discuss everything from the present and future of human-robot interaction to how robots can help us connect abstract thought to real-world situations. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, which provides underwriting support for the series.  Learn more at geekwire.com/doescompute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  3. OCT 2

    New Drug Discovery Part 2, with Hosein Mohimani

    Description: Tune in as Carnegie Mellon University Assistant Professor  shares how his work at the intersection of biological and computer sciences is helping discover new antibiotics. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, which provides underwriting support for the series.  Learn more at geekwire.com/doescompute.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  4. SEP 30

    New Drug Discovery, Part 1, with Lei Li

    Carnegie Mellon University Assistant Professor Lei Li discusses how he's using the same kinds of algorithms used for text generation to design and construct new peptides and proteins to help deliver new medical treatments. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, which provides underwriting support for the series.  Learn more at geekwire.com/doescompute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  5. SEP 25

    Robots in Space, Part 2, with Vandi Verma, Raewyn Duvall and Nikolai Stefanov

    Description: Vandi Verma, of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is joined by Carnegie Mellon University's Raewyn Duvall and Carnegie Mellon University alum Nikolai Stefanov for an exciting conversation about space travel and planetary exploration. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, which provides underwriting support for the series.  Learn more at geekwire.com/doescompute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  6. SEP 23

    Robots in Space Part 1, with Zac Manchester

    Carnegie Mellon University Assistant Professor Zac Manchester discusses how the robots we're sending to space can transform mapping and impact wildlife tracking. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, which provides underwriting support for the series.  Learn more at geekwire.com/doescompute.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  7. SEP 16

    Environmental Impact of AI, with Priya Donti

    Hear from MIT Assistant Professor and Carnegie Mellon University alum Priya Donti as she discusses how AI and machine learning impact efforts to address climate change. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, which provides underwriting support for the series.  Learn more at geekwire.com/doescompute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  8. SEP 4

    Data from Humans, with Mayank Goel and Traci Kennedy

    Featuring Carnegie Mellon University’s Mayank Goel and Traci Kennedy of the University of Pittsburgh, this episode, "Data from Humans" explores how computer science is revolutionizing the approach to mental and physical health. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, which provides underwriting support for the series.  Learn more at geekwire.com/doescompute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  9. SEP 4

    What AI Isn't, Part 2, with Maarten Sap and Hoda Heidari

    The conversation of "What AI Isn't" continues with Assistant Professors Maarten Sap and Hoda Heidari as they share their hopes (and concerns) for the future of artificial intelligence. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, which provides underwriting support for the series.  Learn more at geekwire.com/doescompute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  10. SEP 4

    What AI Isn't, Part 1, with Zico Kolter

    Hear from Zico Kolter, Head of the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University, as he shares his perspective on what AI is and, perhaps more importantly, What AI Isn't. This conversation was recorded on May 31. Zico Kolter joined Open AI's Board of Directors on August 8. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, which provides underwriting support for the series.  Learn more at geekwire.com/doescompute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min

  11. AUG 29

    Welcome to 'Does Compute'

    'Does Compute' is the new podcast from GeekWire Studios and Carnegie Mellon University, exploring the ways that computer science is changing the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 min
  • 11 Episodes

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About

"Does Compute" is the podcast where we delve into the latest innovations in computer science, with help from experts at Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science. Join us as we explore the real world impacts that computer science is having on our lives and our future. We'll look at AI's challenges and opportunities; how new research is influencing fields like health care and education, technology and the environment; and much more. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about how computer science is building useful stuff that works, tune in as we hear from some of the brightest minds in the field and uncover remarkable ways that computer science is shaping our world. 

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    GeekWire Studios
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
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