The Innovation Edge: Technologies for a Brighter Future
Welcome to the CEWIT Podcast Series, presented by the Center of Excellence in Wireless
and Information Technology at Stony Brook University. In this series, we will engage
with industry experts and leaders in deep-dive, technical talks about their fields,
current projects, and their thoughts on the latest technology developments.
Charting the Future of Quantitative Finance: Insights from Alphathon 2024 and Looking
Ahead to 2025
Featuring: Christos Koutsoyannis, PhD Chief Investment Officer, Atlas Ridge Capital Adjunct Professor, NYU Courant
Pawel Polak, PhD Assistant Professor, Stony Brook University January 10, 2025
In this episode of the Innovation Edge podcast, CEWIT Engineering Manager Chris Lange
sits down with Atlas Ridge Capital CIO and NYU Courant adjunct professor Christos
Koutsoyannis, PhD and Stony Brook University assistant professor.
Together the trio review the success of the first-ever CEWIT Alphathon, provide insight
on quantitative finance, and tease future projects in collaboration with CEWIT.
Keeping Your Head Above Water: The Challenges of Developing Stormwater Management Solutions
Featuring: Sean Callahan, P.E. Senior Discipline Engineer H2M Architects + Engineers April 26, 2024
In this special episode of the CEWIT Podcast, CEWIT Engineering Manager Chris Lange
sits down with Sean Callahan, P.E., Senior Discipline Engineer at H2M Architects +
Engineering, to discuss the challenges in creating stormwater management solutions.
Sean was a mentor at the latest working session for The New York Climate Exchange
AI Innovation Challenge Working Session, where Stony Brook University student teams
develop stormwater management solutions using IBM's Watsonx AI and datasets from Moodys.
Growing Your Patch: Using AI to Combat Climate Change
Featuring: Klaar De Schepper Principal and Founder Flux Tailor March 1, 2024
In this episode of the CEWIT podcast, Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by
Klaar De Schepper, Principal and Founder of Flux Tailor. Chris and Klaar explore the growing need to discuss the realities of climate change,
solutions AI can provide, and how taking small steps or "growing your patch" can make
a big change in climate sustainability.
Data Models and Healthcare: Creating Better Healthcare Through AI
Featuring: Dr. Theodoros Zanos Head of the Division of AI in Healthcare The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research February 16, 2024
In this episode of the CEWIT podcast, Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by
Dr. Theodoros Zanos, Head of the Division of AI in Health at the Feinstein Institute
for Medical Research. Chris and Theo discuss how using data models and AI can create better healthcare services.
AI in Healthcare: Utilizing Data to Help Clinicians
Featuring: Dr. Nevenka Dimitrova Visiting Computational Oncology Advisor Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center February 16, 2024
In this episode of the CEWIT podcast, Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by
Dr. Nevenka Dimitrova, Visiting Computational Oncology Advisor at Memorial Sloan Kettering
Cancer Center. Chris and Nevenka discuss how utilizing data in healthcare can be beneficial to clinicians.
Limitations and Possibilities: Discussing the Limitations of Machine Learning
Featuring: Dr. Carlos Soto Associate Computational Scientist Brookhaven National Laboratory February 2, 2024
In this episode of the CEWIT podcast, Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by
Dr. Carlos Soto, Associate Computational Scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Chris and Carlos discuss the evolution of machine learning, including its limitations
and possibilities.
Building a Future with AI: The Biggest Technological Change in Human History
Featuring: Dr. Alejandro Jaimes Chief Scientist and SVP of Artificial Intelligence Dataminr February 2, 2024
In this episode of the CEWIT podcast, Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by
Dr. Alejandro Jaimes, Chief Scientist and SVP of Artificial Intelligence at Dataminr.
Chris and Alex discuss building a future with AI and why it is considered "the biggest
technological change in human history".
A Green Revolution: Discussing the Impact of AI in Sustainable Research and Technology
Featuring: Lloyd Treinish Chief Scientist for Climate and Weather IBM Research January 19, 2024
In this episode of the CEWIT podcast, Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by
Lloyd Treinish, Chief Scientist for Climate and Weather at IBM Research. Together, they discuss the impact of AI on sustainable research and technologies.
A Perfect Storm: The Role of AI in Forecast Modeling and Sustainability
Featuring: Robert D'Arienzo Associate Partner of Energy, Environment, & Utilities IBM January 19, 2024
In this episode of the CEWIT podcast, Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by
Robert D'Arienzo, Associate Partner of Energy, Environment, and Utilities at IBM. Together, they discuss the role of AI in forecast modeling and sustainability.
Order in the Court: The Regulation f Blockchain and AI's Impact on Attorneys
Featuring: Kyle M. Lawrence, Esq. Partner Falcon, Rappaport & Berkman LLP January 2, 2024
In this episode of the CEWIT podcast, Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by
Kyle M. Lawrence, Esq., Partner, at Falcon, Rappaport & Berkman LLP. Chris and Kyle discuss the impact AI has on legal practices and the potential regulation
of this emerging technology.
Fresh Off the Press: How AI is Changing Journalism as we Know It
Featuring: Tracy Wang Contributing Writer, Crypto Journalist Rolling Stone January 2, 2024
In this episode of the CEWIT podcast, Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by
Tracy Wang, Contributing Writer and Freelance Crypto Journalist, Rolling Stone. Chris and Tracy discuss the impact of AI on modern journalism.
AI in Society: Existing in a World with a Co-Creator of Knowledge
Featuring: Mary Strain Business Development Manager Amazon Web Services December 15, 2023
In this episode of the CEWIT podcast, Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by
Mary Strain, Business Development Manager at Amazon Web Services. Chris and Mary discuss the impact of AI in our daily lives, coexisting with a "Co-creator
of Knowledge" and what it means for our careers, education, and more.
AI and Following Your Passion: Opportunities to Bring Students Together
Featuring: Dr. Carl W. Lejuez Executive Vice President and Provost Stony Brook University December 15, 2023
In this premiere episode, CEWIT Engineering Manager Chris Lange is joined by Stony
Brook University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Carl W. Lejuez. The two discuss the relationship between AI and students and the opportunities it
presents for them to follow their passions.
