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DeanCast is hosted by Doug Schmidt, the Dean of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics at William & Mary. In each episode Doug talks with a member of the W&M community - both past and present - to explore the research questions that drive them, the discoveries that excite them, the experiences they’ve had as teachers and students, and the societal impact of their work.Theme: 'Upbeat Summer Background Music' by DELOSound via pixabay.com
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchDeanCast is hosted by Doug Schmidt, the Dean of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics at William & Mary.
DeanCast is hosted by Doug Schmidt. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Hidden Power of Microbiomes" (11 September 2026, 13 minutes), "Programming Life: Regeneration, Resilience, and Synthetic Biology" (23 June 2026, 24 minutes), and "Chasing Neutrinos: Ghost Particles & Big Questions" (7 May 2026, 17 minutes).
DeanCast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 11 episodes.
Booking probability for DeanCast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. DeanCast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. DeanCast's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for DeanCast are Universities & Colleges. DeanCast has a technology audience.
Doug Schmidt hosts DeanCast, a technology podcast with 11 episodes published.
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In this episode of DeanCast, Dean Schmidt talks with Dr. Geoff Zahn, Assistant Professor of Applied Science, about the remarkable role microbes play in the health of our planet. From helping restore Chesapeake Bay...
In this episode of DeanCast, we sit down with Dr. Margaret Saha, Chancellor Professor of Applied Science at William & Mary, to explore how living systems adapt, heal, and thrive in an unpredictable world. From her...
In this episode of DeanCast , host Dean Schmidt sits down with experimental particle physicist Dr. Tricia Vahle to explore one of the universe’s most puzzling phenomena: neutrinos. From massive underground detectors to...
In this episode of DeanCast , we explore the evolvingintersection of AI and cybersecurity with Dr. Yue “Luna” Xiao, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at William & Mary. Drawing on her experience in both academia...
In this episode of DeanCast , we sit down with Tucker Peters ’28, a finance and government double major and president of William & Mary’s AI Club. Tucker shares how an investment in Virgin Galactic when he was in 8th...
In this episode of DeanCast , Associate Professor of Data Science Dr. Cristiano Fanelli explores what happens when artificial intelligence meets the deepest questions in physics. Describing himself as a “centaur”—half...
In this episode of DeanCast , we sit down with Dr. Justin Stevens, Associate Professor of Physics and spokesperson for the international GlueX Collaboration. Justin explains how GlueX uses high-energy photon beams to...
In this episode of DeanCast , we sit down with Andrew Yowell, a sophomore at William & Mary studying economics and serving as Vice President of the AI Club. Andrew shares how a spirit of curiosity and a willingness to...
In this episode of DeanCast , we sit down with Professor Evgenia Smirni, Chair of William & Mary’s Department of Computer Science, to explore the department’s extraordinary rise in national prominence. From a dramatic...
In this episode of DeanCast , Dean Schmidt sits down with Dr. Dan Runfola, Chair of Data Science at William & Mary, to explore the fascinating intersection of satellites, artificial intelligence, and human well-being...
In this episode of DeanCast , we sit down with Dr. Denys Poshyvanyk, Chancellor Professor of Computer Science at William & Mary, whose pioneering research bridges AI and software engineering. From early skepticism about...
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