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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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Recent Episodes
S2E10 The Magic Comes From the Human Connection
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Does Compute has published 22 episodes since August 2024, covering topics in Education, Technology.
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