What the Tech?

Jan 17 2025 41 ep. 34 mins 67

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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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Human-Centered Design for Creativity and Curiosity – Lora Oehlberg

Jan 17 2025 23 mins

'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 Lora Oehlberg, Associate Professor of Computer Science at UCalgary. We discuss Lora's human-computer interactions research, computational media design

Quantum Computing Basics - Janet Leahy

Dec 06 2024 23 mins

'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 Janet Leahy, Assistant Professor in the Computer Science department at UCalgary. We discuss Janet's work with quantum computing, her mentors, her jour

Through the Binary Lens - Michelle Cheatham

Nov 08 2024 39 mins

'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 Michelle Cheatham, Assistant Professor in the Computer Science department at UCalgary. We discuss Michelle's work with ontology alignment, binary anal

Computer Science Meets Creativity - Steve Sutcliffe

Oct 04 2024 40 mins

'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 Steve Sutcliffe, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UCalgary. We discuss Steve's academic journey, his work with user experience design, wheth

Genes and Biological Network Analysis - Katie Ovens

Mar 27 2024 28 mins

'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

FinTech and Startup Companies - Kris Read

Mar 18 2024 32 mins

'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'

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

Feb 05 2024 27 mins

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

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

Jan 09 2023 35 mins

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

Epidermal Computing at University of Calgary - Aditya Nittala

Oct 17 2022 31 mins

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

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

May 18 2022 36 mins

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