On this episode, Tanmay chats with Dr. Nick Lytle, Associate Director of Research for Georgia Tech’s OMSCS program. Prior to his current role, Dr. Lytle has worked as a consultant, Data Scientist, and researcher. He holds a PhD in computer science and his personal mission is to make computing education more effective and accessible to all. Tune in for a conversation around the future of Computer Science, the importance of Research Collaboration for students with professors and the importance of ensuring that computing is accessible and universal for all. To connect with Dr. Nick Lytle email him at [email protected]. 

TIMESTAMPS- 

(0:00) - Cold Open 

(2:07) - Fishstalkers Project 

(5:05) - Departmental Research Collaboration Opportunities 

(9:05) - Vertically Integrated Projects/Mentorship within OMSCS 

(19:35) - New Potential OMSCS Research-Focused Projects 

(23:55) - Securing Faculty/Student Research Collaborations 

(29:55) - Personal Motivation and How Dr. Lytle Started in the Field 

(39:15) - Future OMSCS Outlook 

(42:00) - Conclusion 

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EDITOR – Nikita Burks-Hale