OMSCS Buzz S2E7: Nick Lytle

Thursday, June 13, 2024

On this episode, Tanmay chats with Nick Lytle, Associate Director of Research for Georgia Tech’s OMSCS program. Prior to his current role, Nick has worked as a consultant, data scientist, and researcher. He holds a Ph.D. 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.

Segments

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 Nick started in the field
39:15	Future OMSCS outlook
42:00	Closing