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What the Tech?

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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Data Science In the Wild - Tyler Bonnell
7 March 2025
Data Science In the Wild - Tyler Bonnell

'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 Tyler Bonnell, Assistant Professor in the Computer Science department at UCalgary. We discuss Tyler’s interdisciplinary background, his research into how diseases spread, his work with behavioral data science, and more! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc.Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land  || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

27 min
Quack the Code - Jason “Duck Guy” Ngu
14 February 2025
Quack the Code - Jason “Duck Guy” Ngu

'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 Jason Ngu, aka Duck Guy, a third-year undergraduate student in the Computer Science department at UCalgary. We discuss Jason's internship experience, journey to becoming a mental health advocate, his work with UCalgary’s CYBERSEC club, and more!   If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc.  Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land  || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

27 min
Human-Centered Design for Creativity and Curiosity – Lora Oehlberg
17 January 2025
Human-Centered Design for Creativity and Curiosity – Lora Oehlberg

'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 and her multidisciplinary work as a member of the iLab and Ward for the 21st Century (W21C).     To learn more, visit:  Lora Oehlberg’s Website: https://cspages.ucalgary.ca/~lora.oehlberg/  W21C: https://www.w21c.org/about/  iLab: https://ilab.ucalgary.ca/  Computational Media Design: https://science.ucalgary.ca/computational-media-design     If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc.    Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land  || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

23 min
Quantum Computing Basics - Janet Leahy
6 December 2024
Quantum Computing Basics - Janet Leahy

'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 journey to computer science, and more! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc. Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthetech-ucalgary/message

23 min
Through the Binary Lens - Michelle Cheatham
8 November 2024
Through the Binary Lens - Michelle Cheatham

'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 analysis, her experience with the U.S. Air Force, and more! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc. Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthetech-ucalgary/message

39 min
Computer Science Meets Creativity - Steve Sutcliffe
4 October 2024
Computer Science Meets Creativity - Steve Sutcliffe

'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, whether there is room for creativity in science, and more! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc. Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthetech-ucalgary/message

40 min
Genes and Biological Network Analysis - Katie Ovens
27 March 2024
Genes and Biological Network Analysis - Katie Ovens

'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 biological network analysis, her love of teaching, and more! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc. Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatthetech-ucalgary/message

28 min
FinTech and Startup Companies - Kris Read
18 March 2024
FinTech and Startup Companies - Kris Read

'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's like working for a tech startup. To learn more about Neo Financial, visit: https://www.neofinancial.com/ If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc. Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

32 min
How to Win a Hackathon - Daniel Sabourov, Ryan Lee, Tim Gubskiy
5 February 2024
How to Win a Hackathon - Daniel Sabourov, Ryan Lee, Tim Gubskiy

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/song/4148-nowhere-land⁠ || License: CC BY ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster⁠ || License: CC BY ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama⁠ || License: CC BY ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy⁠ || License: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes⁠ || License: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music⁠ || License: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop⁠ || License: CC BY ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants⁠ || License: CC BY (⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠) ---

27 min
Making with Data: Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World - Lora Oehlberg and Wesley Willett
9 January 2023
Making with Data: Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World - Lora Oehlberg and Wesley Willett

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 www.makingwithdata.org, or wherever you find your books.  If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc. Follow Making with Data: https://twitter.com/makingwithdata https://www.instagram.com/makingwithdata/ Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ---

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