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A podcast powered by the Computer Science Department at UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, bit by bit, and explain What the Tech is going on?!

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A podcast powered by the Computer Science Department at UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, bit by bit, and explain What the Tech is going on?!

    Genes and Biological Network Analysis - Katie Ovens

    Genes and Biological Network Analysis - Katie Ovens

    'What the Tech?' is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, and explain what the tech is going on. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Katie Ovens, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UCalgary. We discuss Katie's bioinformatics research on gene co-expressions and biological network analysis, her love of teaching, and more!

    If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc.



    Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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    • 28 min
    FinTech and Startup Companies - Kris Read

    FinTech and Startup Companies - Kris Read

    'What the Tech?' is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, and explain what the tech is going on. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Kris Read, Co-Founder of the Calgary-based financial technology startup, Neo Financial. We discuss Kris' time at UCalgary and what it's like working for a tech startup. To learn more about Neo Financial, visit: https://www.neofinancial.com/


    If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc.



    Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


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    • 32 min
    How to Win a Hackathon - Daniel Sabourov, Ryan Lee, Tim Gubskiy

    How to Win a Hackathon - Daniel Sabourov, Ryan Lee, Tim Gubskiy

    In this episode, Chris chats with special guests Daniel Sabourov, Ryan Lee, and Tim Gubskiy who recently took first place prize in the Princeton Hackathon, 'HackPrinceton'. They discuss what hackathons are, how you can participate in one and all about their winning idea!


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    Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land⁠ || License: CC BY ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster⁠ || License: CC BY ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama⁠ || License: CC BY ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy⁠ || License: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes⁠ || License: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music⁠ || License: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop⁠ || License: CC BY ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants⁠ || License: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠)

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    • 27 min
    Making with Data: Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World - Lora Oehlberg and Wesley Willett

    Making with Data: Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World - Lora Oehlberg and Wesley Willett

    Today, Kelsey and I interview Lora Oehlberg and Wes Willet about their new book Making with Data: Physical Design and Craft in a Data Driven World, which is now available at makingwithdata.org. We had a great discussion about the books’ main topic, which is explaining some of the ways creators make objects, spaces, and experiences imbued with data. Their new book can be found at www.makingwithdata.org, or wherever you find your books. 

    If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc.

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    Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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    • 35 min
    Epidermal Computing at University of Calgary - Aditya Nittala

    Epidermal Computing at University of Calgary - Aditya Nittala

    Hey and welcome back to the What the Tech podcast! My name is Christopher, and in this episode Kelsey and I talk to Aditya Nittala. We had a great discussion about his work with Human Computer Interaction, and in particular, the sensors and programs that are being used right now for research on the human body. Alright! Let’s see what the tech is going on.

    Hey listener! Thanks for tuning into this episode of the What the Tech? Podcast. Thanks again to Farhad for being our guest, Make sure to follow us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc, and leave a review wherever you listen to our podcast! Have a great day!


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    • 31 min
    Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Biomedical Data - Farhad Maleki

    Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Biomedical Data - Farhad Maleki

    Hey and welcome back to the What the Tech podcast! In this episode we talk to Farhad Maleki about his work with machine learning and artificial intelligence, as well as his application of these technologies to biomedical data. Alright! Let’s see what the tech is going on.

    Hey listener! Thanks for tuning into this episode of the What the Tech? Podcast. Thanks again to Farhad for being our guest, Make sure to follow us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc, and leave a review wherever you listen to our podcast! Have a great day!

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    Adam's Information:

    His class CPSC 601.10 will be offered in Fall 2022.

    https://contacts.ucalgary.ca/info/cpsc/profiles/1-3931215

    https://www.adam.runions.net/main_v2.html

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    Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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    • 36 min

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