The Power of Computer Science (S3-E19, Bill Mongan)

Pop, the Question

The field of computer science was once a playground for aspiring basement developers and classified government initiatives. Now, with the omnipresence of computer technology, video games, and a big push from Hollywood in recent decades, computer science permeates the greater economy, cultural landscape, and mostly everything humans do. Host Dr. Melinda Lewis connects with Dr. Bill Mongan, assistant professor of computer science at Drexel University, to discuss representations of the field in popular media, as well as efforts to make it all more accessible and inclusive. "Pop, the Question" is a production of Marketing & Media in Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University. Recorded June 6, 2019 in 3034 MacAlister Hall, Marketing & Media, Pennoni Honors College, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Featured Guest: Bill Mongan, PhD (Assistant Professor and Associate Department Head of Undergraduate Affairs, Computer Science, College of Computing and Informatics, Drexel University) Host and Producer: Melinda Lewis, PhD (Associate Director, Marketing & Media) Dean: Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD (Dean, Pennoni Honors College) Executive Producer: Erica Levi Zelinger (Director, Marketing & Media) Producer: Brian Kantorek (Assistant Director, Marketing & Media) Research and Script: Melinda Lewis, PhD Audio Engineering and Editing: Brian Kantorek Original Theme Music: Brian Kantorek Production Assistance: Noah Levine Graphic Design: Kathy Vy Chung Logo Design: Michal Anderson Additional Voiceover: Malia Lewis Copyright © 2019 Drexel University