Podcast Episode 128 – Alex Psomas
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STRATEGY
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Alex Psomas, assistant professor of computer science in Purdue University’s College of Science.
Alex is an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He utilizes these tools to help solve societal issues like food insecurity by outsourcing decision-making to AI — starting right here in Indiana.
In this episode, you will:
- Gain key insights on AI and machine learning and see how algorithms have rapidly evolved and what it means for you.
- Learn about his collaboration with the Indy Hunger Network and how he automated the redistribution of rejected food away from landfills and into food pantries.
- Hear about the use of open source code, which can help other organizations around the country automate the distribution of vital resources like food.
- Discover how Purdue’s pioneering computer science program and the Purdue Computes initiative are at the forefront of multidisciplinary AI research.
- Hear about Alex’s journey from his home country of Greece to advancing his career in the U.S. and eventually becoming a Boilermaker.
- Explore Alex’s encouraging approach to mentoring his students and how he’s committed to getting them excited about research.
- Find out how awards from the National Science Foundation and Google have accelerated his research, forged collaborations with other faculty and inspired future work.
Don’t miss this episode featuring a Purdue professor and researcher who is using AI to fight hunger and support food pantries.
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- “The first time I visited Purdue, it struck me as a special place. … People are doing impactful work.” Hear @PurdueCS assistant professor and artificial intelligence expert Alex Psomas share his insights about AI — the hot topic on everyone’s minds — and why it’s a key to solving food insecurity in Indiana and beyond. This #Boilermaker researcher also talks about his unique approach to mentoring students and why #Purdue is at the forefront of computer science research as part of the Purdue Computes initiative. 💻 🌐🔎 🎧 Hear more on #This Is Purdue: <link>
- In 1962, #Purdue established the first computer science program in the U.S. Today the department is still at the cutting edge of innovation with @PurdueCS professors like Alex Psomas at the helm. In our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, Alex shares: ⚙️ How AI is a rapidly evolving tool that can be used for good 🔍 Why Purdue is a trailblazer in multidisciplinary computer science research 💡What his mentorship method entails and why getting students excited about what they learn is essential for success 🎧 Listen to #ThisIsPurdue today: <link> @PurdueEngineering @PurdueScience @PurdueCS
- “Every time I’m part of a strong community, that’s when I’m the happiest.” In our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, @purduecs assistant professor Alex Psomas dives into how his love of community drives his research. He and his team leveraged AI to help solve food insecurity with the Indy Hunger Network. 💡🍴🥗 Alex also shares about his work with the Purdue Computes initiative, his feelings on receiving awards from @nsfgov and @google, and his drive to inspire research excitement in his students. Listen at the 🔗 in our bio.
- Want to learn more about artificial intelligence? According to @purduecs assistant professor Alex Psomas, the first thing to understand is that it’s an umbrella term — it can mean many different things. In our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, he breaks down how AI can be leveraged for societal good. Alex dives into his work automating resource distribution to food pantries in Indianapolis with Indy Hunger Network and explains his goal to scale this code across the U.S. to help fight hunger and food insecurity. 🔗 in bio
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- .@PurdueCS professor Alex Psomas harnesses #AI to solve food insecurity. In this episode of #ThisIsPurdue, he discusses how he helped the Indy Hunger Network fairly distribute resources to Indiana food pantries with the help of AI. 🎧 <link>
- What’s the future of AI? In our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, @PurdueCS assistant professor Alex Psomas discusses the power of this rapidly evolving tool and how he’s used it to fuel food pantries in Indianapolis with the Indy Hunger Network. <link>
- Algorithms, community and societal impact — these are the pillars of Alex Psomas’ research at #Purdue. In our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode, this @PurdueCS assistant professor breaks down the basics of AI and its future applications. 🎧 <link>
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