News Release

CMU School of Computer Science launches 'Does Compute'

Podcast explores how computer science builds useful stuff that works

Business Announcement

Carnegie Mellon University

Does Compute logo

image: 

The School of Computer Science's new podcast, 'Does Compute,' explores how computer science is building useful stuff that works. The podcast delves into the latest innovations in computer science and discusses the real-world impact of these technologies.

view more 

Credit: Carnegie Mellon University

Computer science has fueled the innovations of the past decades and will drive the breakthroughs yet to come. The field of ones and zeros now powers everyday life, from smart appliances in homes and smartphones in hands to addressing climate change and expanding access to education.

Carnegie Mellon University's top-ranked School of Computer Science (SCS) created "Does Compute" to explore how computer science is building useful stuff that works. The podcast delves into the latest innovations in computer science and discusses the real-world impact of these technologies.

Season 1 of "Does Compute" launches this month. In its 10 episodes, experts, alumni and students will share topics with listeners that include how the data from smartphones is improving healthcare, the computational tools involved in searching for the next penicillin, the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence, technology's impact on the environment, the future of computer science education, and more.

SCS teamed up with GeekWire Studios to bring these stories out of the classrooms and labs for all listeners — no coding required. The first three episodes are out now. Zico Kolter, the director of CMU's Machine Learning Department, and professors Maarten Sap and Hoda Heidari join host Steph Stricklen for a two-part conversation about what AI is but, maybe more importantly, what AI isn't. CMU professor Mayank Goel and Traci Kennedy, a professor from the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Psychiatry, also share how easily accessible data from humans can help healthcare providers better diagnose and treat patients.

Listen to the latest episodes on the Does Compute website through GeekWire Studios, YouTube or streaming platforms (Spotify | Apple Podcasts). Like and subscribe for notifications of new episodes. To help spread the word, sharable posts are on LinkedIn and Instagram.


Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.