DeanCast
William and Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences and Physics
Publishing Details
About This Podcast
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
S1E8 Hackers, Helpers, and Hallucinations: AI’s Double-Edged Role in Cybersecurity
In this episode of DeanCast, we explore the evolvingintersection of AI and cybersecurity with Dr. Yue “Luna” Xiao, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at William & Mary. Drawing on her…
S1E7 Curiosity, Code, and Capital: A Student’s Journey into AI and Finance
In this episode of DeanCast, we sit down with Tucker Peters ’28, a finance and government double major and president of William & Mary’s AI Club. Tucker shares how an investment in Virgin…
S1E6 Data Physicist: Bridging Data Science and Physics to Decode the Universe
In this episode of DeanCast, Associate Professor of Data Science Dr. Cristiano Fanelli explores what happens when artificial intelligence meets the deepest questions in physics. Describing himself as…
S1E5 Inside GlueX: Discovery, Collaboration, and Subatomic Particles
In this episode of DeanCast, we sit down with Dr. Justin Stevens, Associate Professor of Physics and spokesperson for the international GlueX Collaboration. Justin explains how GlueX uses high-energy…
S1E4 From Curiosity to Impact: Insights from AI Club Vice President Andrew Yowell
In this episode of DeanCast, we sit down with Andrew Yowell, a sophomore at William & Mary studying economics and serving as Vice President of the AI Club. Andrew shares how a spirit of curiosity…
S1E3 Inside William & Mary’s Rise in Computer Science
In this episode of DeanCast, we sit down with Professor Evgenia Smirni, Chair of William & Mary’s Department of Computer Science, to explore the department’s extraordinary rise in national…
S1E2 Data, Humanity, and the Future: Dr. Dan Runfola on the Science of Thriving
In this episode of DeanCast, Dean Schmidt sits down with Dr. Dan Runfola, Chair of Data Science at William & Mary, to explore the fascinating intersection of satellites, artificial intelligence,…
S1E1 Debugging the Future: AI, Trust, and the Next Generation of Software Engineers
In this episode of DeanCast, we sit down with Dr. Denys Poshyvanyk, Chancellor Professor of Computer Science at William & Mary, whose pioneering research bridges AI and software engineering. From…
Frequently Asked Questions
DeanCast has published 8 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Technology.
DeanCast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 15m.
