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’s going on? On this episode, we talk to Usman Alim a co-director of the Data Science and Analytics program at the University of Calgary. In our conversation, we were able to learn more about how he got into computer science, how he sta...

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? On this episode, we talk to Jennifer Lee, the Computer Science Subject Librarian at UCalgary. Today, we talk to her about how she got interest in computer science and librarianship, as well as some useful resources that UCa...

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? On this episode, we talk to Carrie Mah, a user experience and user interface design consultant at IBM iX. Today, we talk about what it’s like working at IBM, and how she developed her passion for design and problem solving....

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? On this episode, we talk to Kath Blair - a PhD student in the computational media design program here at UCalgary. Today, we cover how Kath uses tech as a creative medium to get people thinking about the impact of algorithm...

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? Today, we talk to Emma Towlson, a network neuroscientist and new assistant professor in the computer science department at UCalgary. Her research focuses on investigating the organizational principles of brain networks. In...

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 Michael Jacobson, a professor and the new director of the Masters of Information Security and Privacy program here at Ucalgary. Today, we find what the tech is up with cryptography and computation...

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 Richard Zhao - a new professor at UCalgary who’s research focuses on video games. Today, we find what the tech is up with the AI in these games, and we talk about concepts like player adaptation,...

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 Owen Brierley, a PhD student in the the computational media design program at UCalgary. His story starts off in a bit of a different place than most of our previous guests, and his journey includ...

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? This week we’re switching it up with an episode showcasing some of the computer science clubs at UCalgary. We’ll go through what the clubs are about, and why you should consider joining them if you’re a student here at UCal...

What the Tech? is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, bit by bit, and explain what the tech’s going on?  We hope everyone’s had a great summer so far, and that you’re excited for all the great things this fall semester has in store for us. If you’re a new listener here – welcome! If you’ve been with us before...

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 D'Arcy Norman, manager of the Learning Technologies group in the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning , as well as a PhD candidate in the UCalgary Computational Media Design program. Today,...

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 Zain Rizvi, a PhD student who has been very involved in the UCalgary community for over a decade. As you'll hear in this episode, Zain likes to keep real busy. Today we cover what the tech is up w...

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 Nadhif Satriana, a student in the UCalgary CPSC program and former President of the Computer Science Undergraduate Society, also known as CSUS. For any students at UCalgary wanting to connect with...

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 Jonathan Hudson, a new instructor in the UCalgary computer science department, who also completed his undergrad, Masters, and PhD in the same computer science department. Today, we find what the t...

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 Mohit Parmar, a UCalgary student doing a dual degree in computer science and business. Today, we talk about Mohit’s journey with balancing both degrees, and why it could be beneficial for students...

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 Leanne Wu - an instructor, and a new member of the Communications and Outreach team at the UCalgary Computer Science department. Today, we find out what the tech is up with contextual priva...

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 Majid Ghaderi - a professor at UCalgary who’s teaching and research focus on computer networks. Today, we learn the basics of networks. We also discuss what the tech is up with the internet of th...

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? Today, we talk to Alex Todorovic - a recent graduate of the CPSC program at UCalgary, and CEO of tech firm "99bits". In this episode, we dive into the intersection of entrepreneurship and computer science, and we learn why...

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? Today we’re trying something new. We actually have two guests - Ashratuz Zavin Asha and Christopher Smith. They’re both students of Computer Science at UCalgary who have different research interests, but they recently teame...

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? Our guest today is Nelson Wong, an undergraduate associate head at UCalgary who loves teaching about data. In this episode, we talk to Nelson about the basics of data, as well as how he's transitioned his very interactive c...

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? Our guest today is John Aycock, an associate professor at UCalgary whose research focuses on security and retro-games. In this episode, we talk to John about the retro games he studies. We also cover what the tech is up wit...

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? On this episode, we talk to Ryan Henry, an assistant professor at the UCalgary Computer Science department whose main research focuses on applied cryptography. In our conversation with Ryan, we talk about the basics of priv...

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?  On this episode, we talk to Joel Reardon, an assistant professor at the UCalgary Computer Science department whose main research focuses on security and privacy. In our conversation with Joel, we talk about the basics...

Introducing ... What the Tech? 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? On the show, we will be talking to professors, industry experts and other members of the computer science community to get the bottom line on each guest's story, what they do and what this means to you in your...