Does Compute

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 answers. Ada, an associate teaching professor at Carnegie Mellon University, helms one of the core courses for first-year students in the School of Computer Science. He ensures students walk away with the...

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 from across the country to help design the future of public transit systems, and create a model for safely and effectively bringing AI into the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

"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 Mellon University, discusses how applied cryptography works to protect privacy, and what privacy means in the digital age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 how to create truly immersive experiences, from our lips to the pads of our feet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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 Machine Learning at Carnegie Mellon University, discusses the balance between prioritizing AI safety, ethics and efficiency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Science, explores how technology can be adaptive and interactive, from moving walls to doors, and what technology looks like in our lives when we think beyond the screen. See omnystudio.com/list...

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 musician, he’s merging music, creativity and artificial intelligence to create more opportunities for musical expression, and foster systems that put artists first. See omnystudio.com/listener...

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 the Center for Transformational Play at Carnegie Mellon University, explains how play can open doors for all people, regardless of age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 computer games, how to best capture a performer's face became a priority. School of Computer Science alumnus Kiran Bhat has been tackling this issue since his Ph. D. at CMU. Now, many years and one Academ...

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 School of Computer Science, is applying these tools to novel datasets to learn about evolutionary biology. If leveraged correctly, these tools could solve big problems inside the human genome. See omnystu...

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 people behind the technology and ask the questions driving their work. Does Compute is produced by the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science in partnership with GeekWire Studios. See...

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 future. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mel...

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 episode, they discuss everything from the present and future of human-robot interaction to how robots can help us connect abstract thought to real-world situations. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Co...

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 Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's...

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 new medical treatments. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partners...

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 conversation about space travel and planetary exploration. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by Geek...

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 Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Scie...

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, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Comput...

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 mental and physical health. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in par...

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 Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations that shape our world, produced by GeekWire Studios in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University's...

Hear from Zico Kolter, Head of the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon University, as he shares his perspective on what AI is and, perhaps more importantly, What AI Isn't. This conversation was recorded on May 31. Zico Kolter joined Open AI's Board of Directors on August 8. Hosted by Steph Stricklen, "Does Compute" is a sponsored podcast series exploring the computer science innovations...

'Does Compute' is the new podcast from GeekWire Studios and Carnegie Mellon University, exploring the ways that computer science is changing the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.