The Machine: A computer science education podcast

Faculty and students from the South East Technology University (SETU) Ireland explore a wide range of topics related to computing and technology. Hosted by Rob O'Connor. All opinions are personal and do not represent University views.

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Episodes

What Is Computer Programming?

In our first episode, Rob O’Connor chats with Mairead Meagher, Siobhan Drohan and Eamonn de Leastar about Computer Programming. They approach it from the perspective of an absolute beginner, looking at algorithms, languages, tools and eventually DevOps. The conversation also wanders into the gender divide in computing.

Oct 01, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer

A trailer for the new podcast 'The Machine' in which lecturers and students from Waterford Institute of Technology will discuss issues surrounding computing and technology.

Sep 27, 2018•1 min

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