What the Tech?

'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 b

'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'

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! --- Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/son

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

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

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 b

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’s going on? In this episode, we talk to Adam Runions, a professor at the University of Calgary. We had a great discussion about his research at the intersection between computer science and biology. Let's see what the

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’s going on? In this episode, we talk to Erin Brintnell, a recent Bioinformatics graduate from UCalgary. We discuss what exactly bioinformatics is and how it relates to computer science, as well as Erin's COVID-19 rese

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’s going on? In this episode Kelsey and I talk to Julien Lam and Dante Bencivenga of UCalgary’s competitive programming club. We had a great discussion about what the club does and what opportunities exist for UCalga

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’s going on? In this episode, we talk to Helen Ai He who is a researcher and assistant professor at the University of Calgary. We had a great conversation with her about her research on cross culture workplaces and mak