Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 31m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Aug 2024
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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"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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S2E10 The Magic Comes From the Human Connection

Nov 03, 2025 28m

Teaching computer science is an ever-evolving practice, and with the explosion of large language models that can source information in the blink of an eye, Anil Ada knows he doesn't have all the…

S2E9 What You End Up With is a More Skilled Workforce

Oct 27, 2025 33m

To integrate AI and autonomous systems into someone's work day, you first need to understand their job. That's why Nik Martelaro and Sarah Fox are working with public transit operators and riders…

S2E8 Read Your Car's Terms of Service

Oct 20, 2025 35m

"Your personal information has been part of a security breach." As more aspects of life are brought online, how do we protect personal information? Sarah Scheffler, an assistant professor at Carnegie…

S2E7 You Can't Understand It Until You Feel It

Oct 13, 2025 33m

Virtual and augmented reality are becoming more prevalent, but full-immersion still seems far away. Vivian Shen, a doctoral student in Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, is exploring…

S2E6 Teaching Models to Forget Information

Oct 06, 2025 32m

As artificial intelligence-enabled systems become more integrated, how can computer science ensure these systems prioritize safety and security? Virginia Smith, the Leonardo Associate Professor of…

S2E5 We Actually Built An Actuated Wall

Sep 29, 2025 24m

Embracing technology in our everyday lives shouldn’t be limited to the computers in our pockets or on our wrists. Alexandra Ion, assistant professor in Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer…

S2E4 A Wide Open Question In the Music-AI Conversation

Sep 22, 2025 32m

Improving access to technologies people can use to create music is the motivation for Assistant Professor Chris Donahue, of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science. As a lifelong…

S2E3 There’s No Age That’s Too Old To Play

Sep 15, 2025 24m

Playing games creates connections and spurs imagination. Games can also be transformational, providing learning opportunities and experiences that cultivate empathy. Jessica Hammer, the director for…

S2E2 How Do I Build Glasses to See Inside the Body?

Sep 08, 2025 33m

Recent advances in compute power and machine learning have transformed the way we explore the sciences. Oana Carja, an assistant professor of computational biology in Carnegie Mellon University's…

S2E1 Bringing Big Screen Magic to a Startup

Sep 08, 2025 34m

From superhero movies to feature-length films animated films, computer graphics in movies advanced the movie industry by leaps and bounds. As visual effects became more integrated into movies and…

S2 Welcome to Does Compute 2025

Sep 02, 2025 1m

Welcome to Does Compute, the podcast where we explore how computer science is changing our world, from artificial intelligence and robotics to ethics, policy, and culture. In each episode, we meet…

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

Oct 14, 2024 43m

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…

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

Oct 07, 2024 38m

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…

New Drug Discovery Part 2, with Hosein Mohimani

Oct 02, 2024 26m

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…

New Drug Discovery, Part 1, with Lei Li

Sep 30, 2024 26m

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…

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

Sep 25, 2024 37m

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…

Robots in Space Part 1, with Zac Manchester

Sep 23, 2024 34m

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…

Environmental Impact of AI, with Priya Donti

Sep 16, 2024 31m

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,…

Data from Humans, with Mayank Goel and Traci Kennedy

Sep 04, 2024 30m

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…

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

Sep 04, 2024 31m

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…

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