Computing Primetime: Computer Engineering for Exploration

Computing Primetime: Computer Engineering for Exploration

Author: UCTV November 27, 2014 Duration: 29:23
Calit Research Scientist and National Geographic Explorer Albert Lin, renowned for his hi-tech search for the tomb of Genghis Khan hosts Ryan Kastner, co-director of UC San Diego’s Engineers for Exploration Program in a discussion of the ways computer engineering and computer science are integral to many fields like archaeology that one would never imagine. Series: "Computing Primetime" [Science] [Show ID: 28812]

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Duration: 1:52
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Controlling your Car from Afar: The Wonders and the Risks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:40
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Teaching Computer Science Online [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:24
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Anu Mupparthi: At The Heart of Computer Science [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:17
How does a single mom on her own far from home achieve success in the world of computer science? In her own words, UC San Diego Computer Science and Engineering alumna Anu Mupparthi describes the special role the Departm…
The Quadcopter Class [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:08
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Introduction to the SPIS Program at UC San Diego [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:53
A look at the summer program for incoming students conducted by UC San Diego’s Computer Science and Engineering department. Series: "Computer Science Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 31155]
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Duration: 3:12
Rajesh Gupta describes growth of the UC San Diego Computer Science and Engineering department and its approach to igniting curiousity within its students. Series: "Computer Science Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 31142]