Science in Parallel: A podcast about people and projects in computational science
Recent Episodes
Jarrod McClean: Designing Quantum Algorithms
In our seventh season, we’re putting a spotlight on quantum computing, technology that could help…
Sunita Chandrasekaran: Computation in Translation
Computational science requires translation, breaking ideas and principles into pieces that algorithms can parse. The…
Silvia Crivelli: Understanding Suicide Risk and Building a Foundation Model for Medicine
Nearly a decade ago, the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Energy…
Youngsoo Choi: Building Reliable Foundation Models
Foundation models– LLMs or LLM-like tools– are a compelling idea for advancing scientific discovery and…
Steven Wilson: Craving Chemical Efficiency
Computational scientists can take on the role of utility players in research, and Steven Wilson…
REPOST: Joe Insley transforms big data into stunning images
While we take a short summer break, we’re posting one of our favorite past episodes…
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What is computational science?
Computational science is where math and computer science meet real-life science and engineering problems. The questions are interdisciplinary, and the solutions require creativity and collaboration.


