Introduction to the SPIS Program at UC San Diego

Introduction to the SPIS Program at UC San Diego

Author: UCTV September 14, 2016 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]

Ever wondered what's happening at the very edge of computational research? Computer Science Channel, from UCTV and UC San Diego's Computer Science and Engineering department, pulls back the curtain. This isn't about gadget reviews or industry gossip; it's a direct line to the labs and minds shaping our digital future. Each episode features leading researchers and faculty breaking down complex ideas, from artificial intelligence and machine learning to cybersecurity, quantum computing, and revolutionary software engineering. You'll hear detailed discussions on their latest projects, the real-world problems they're solving, and the sometimes surprising directions their work is taking. Tune into this podcast for authentic, in-depth conversations that translate cutting-edge academic discovery into accessible and compelling listening. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a student in the field, or simply intellectually curious about how technology is being reinvented from the ground up, the Computer Science Channel offers a genuine and thoughtful perspective you won't find elsewhere.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 45

Computer Science Channel
Podcast Episodes
David Kohlbrenner: Trusted Browsers for Uncertain Times [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:40
David Kohlbrenner is a PhD student at UC San Diego working with Sysnet and CryptoSec advised by Hovav Shacham. His research focuses on how hardware design impacts software security. David's work bridges gaps in understan…
Manmohan Chandraker: Giving Computers the Gift of Vision [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:26
Manmohan Chandraker is an assistant professor at the CSE department of the University of California, San Diego. He received a PhD from UC San Diego and was a postdoctoral scholar at UC Berkeley. His research interests ar…
Steven Rick: Computing as a Teammate in Healthcare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:10
Steven Rick is a CSE PhD student advised by Professor Nadir Weibel. As a member of the UC San Diego Design Lab and Human-Centered and Ubiquitous Computing Lab, his research lies at the intersection of technology, design,…
Angelique Taylor - Improving Human-Robot Interaction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:35
Angelique Taylor is a PhD student in the Healthcare Robotics Lab at the Computer Science and Engineering Department at UC San Diego. Angelique completed two Bachelor's degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from…
CS Foreach: Teaching Computer Science in Informal Space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:19
Taught by successful educational entrepreneur and UC San Diego Computer Science and Engineering Alumna Sarah Guthals, an innovative new course for computer science students builds the skills necessary to communicate thei…
Max Mellette: Improving Data Centers with Photonics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:23
Max Mellette is a postdoctoral researcher in the CSE department at UC San Diego working with George Porter on data center network architecture. He received his Ph.D. in Photonics from the Electrical and Computer Engineer…
Meet the iboss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:27
Meet Paul Martini, the "iboss". As CEO of iboss Paul's goal is meeting the challenge of safeguarding data in the exponentially expanding universe of bandwidth used in cyberspace. Growing up in the tough heart of Los Ange…
Robot Parade! Computer Science 91/42 with Professor Steve Swanson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:48
A quick look at an innovative computer science class from the UC San Diego Department of Computer Science and Engineering that gives first year students hands-on experience in designing, building and programming their ow…
Modern Exploration: It's Data Driven [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:19
Calit Research Scientist and National Geographic Explorer Albert Lin, renowned for his hi-tech search for the tomb of Genghis Khan discusses ways computer engineering and computer science are integral to many fields of e…
Higher Learning via Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:51
Half a dozen professors of computer science and engineering at UC San Diego - pioneers in the world of online learning, share their perspective and experience, and what online learning means for the future of learning. S…