The BeaverHacks Podcast

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Hosted by Oregon State University's Hackathon Club, The BeaverHacks Podcast focuses on computer science and student life at OSU and in the Corvallis community.

Episodes

  1. 02/21/2025

    AI: More Than Meets the Eye (Alex Guyer)

    Havel Konda sits down with CS Instructor Alex Guyer to explore his journey into the field, his passion for teaching, and his research in machine learning and computer vision. They discuss his experiences teaching introductory CS courses at OSU, his insights on making complex topics engaging, and some of the biggest misconceptions about AI. Plus, Alex shares his thoughts on the latest trends in ML/AI and offers advice for students starting their engineering journey.

    53 min

  2. 01/22/2025

    Building a Hackathon in just 3 months (QuackHacks)

    Havel Konda and Owen Krause sit down with QuackHacks coordinators Noah Weis and Jack Klein to dive deep into what it takes to build a hackathon from the ground up in record time. From the unique perspective of student leaders, they share the journey of turning an ambitious vision into a reality, the challenges and sacrifices they faced, and how they navigated the high-stakes world of planning large-scale events. Hear their honest reflections on the motivation and passion that drove them to create QuackHacks, inspiring listeners to dream big and take bold steps in their own pursuits.

    59 min

  3. 12/13/2024

    Talking Tech with the Dean of Engineering

    Havel Konda sits down with Dean of Engineering Scott Ashford to discuss OSU’s evolution under his leadership, his unique relationship with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, and his ideas for driving change at OSU in the years to come.

    46 min

  4. 12/13/2024

    The Sebastian Torresola Interview

    Havel Konda and Sebastian Torresola dive into their Hackathon experiences, essential skills every freshman should master, and the driving forces that keep them motivated in the highly competitive field of computer science.

    1h 9m

  5. 12/13/2024

    The Peter Mora-Stevens Interview

    Havel Konda and Peter Mora-Stevens dive into the technical interview process, big-tech internship experiences, and what it means to be a student studying Computer Science.

    47 min

  6. 10/21/2024

    The Chris Ho Interview

    Havel Konda and Chris Ho talk about how to stand out as a Freshman at Oregon State University. They discuss opportunities for underclassmen, founding a startup, doing undergrad research, and more.

    1h 9m

  7. 07/10/2024

    The Andrei Stancescu Interview

    Havel Konda and Andrei Stancescu talk about their freshman experiences at Oregon State University. They dive into how to succeed as a student, what it’s like to be a twin brother, how to deal with failure, and where to find motivation in tough moments.

    1h 13m

  8. 07/10/2024

    The Owen Krause Interview

    In the very first episode of The BeaverHacks podcast, Havel Konda and Owen Krause discuss the benefits of Computer Science, public speaking, and how to get involved at Oregon State University.

    17 min
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Hosted by Oregon State University's Hackathon Club, The BeaverHacks Podcast focuses on computer science and student life at OSU and in the Corvallis community.

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  • Episodes
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