# Computer Science on The No Agenda Show Computer Science comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to February 2026. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** May 2009 – February 2026 - **Related topics:** [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Code.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-org.md), [Coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coding.md), [Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Computer Science Enrollment Decline, Entry-Level Job Automation - **Episode:** [1842: A Dog A Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-12 - **Time:** 44:11–49:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day/chapter/computer-science-enrollment-decline-entry-level-job-automation.md The University of California system is reporting a significant drop in computer science enrollment, the first since the dot-com bust, as students fear entry-level roles are being replaced by AI bots. Experts suggest that while coding jobs are evolving, there is a growing need for "knowledge workers" who understand entire systems rather than just syntax. Vocational trades are highlighted as a stable alternative to automated white-collar work. Keywords: [university of california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-california.md), [computer science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), entry-level jobs, [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [vocational training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vocational-training.md) ### Coffee Roasters, Job Market Struggles - **Episode:** [1714: Octocopter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1714-octocopter.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-21 - **Time:** 2:03:49–2:08:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1714-octocopter/chapter/coffee-roasters-job-market-struggles.md Eli the Coffee Guy promoted Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, while other listeners shared concerns about the difficult job market for recent computer science graduates. A donation from Edmonton, Alberta, highlighted the struggle of a daughter unable to find work despite her degree. The segment also touched on personal anecdotes about French press coffee and holiday travel plans to the Scottish Highlands. Keywords: [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), [eli the coffee guy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eli-the-coffee-guy.md), [scotland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scotland.md), [computer science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md), [jobs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs.md) ### Executive Producer Donations and WGU Education - **Episode:** [1327: China Chopper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1327-china-chopper.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-07 - **Time:** 1:10:23–1:19:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1327-china-chopper/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-wgu-education.md Dame Amy leads the donation segment with a $567.89 contribution from her severance package. Another producer, Justin Price, advocates for Western Governors University (WGU) as an affordable, flat-rate online college for computer science degrees, noting its value compared to traditional universities. Keywords: dame amy, western governors university, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [computer science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### Colorado Computer Science, Academic Integrity Concerns - **Episode:** [1254: Vaxeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1254-vaxeline.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-28 - **Time:** 38:40–40:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1254-vaxeline/chapter/colorado-computer-science-academic-integrity-concerns.md A report from a computer science department in Colorado alleged widespread cheating among Mandarin-speaking students in the mid-1990s. The claim suggests that students communicated in Mandarin during classes to bypass academic integrity protocols. Some of these individuals reportedly transitioned into associate professor roles despite questions regarding their technical proficiency. Keywords: [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [computer science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md), academic cheating, [mandarin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandarin.md), [higher education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/higher-education.md) ### Obama's STEM Push, Computer Science in Schools - **Episode:** [1204: Hunt the Wumpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-05 - **Time:** 1:42:20–1:45:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus/chapter/obama-s-stem-push-computer-science-in-schools.md Archival clips of President Obama's push for computer science education were reviewed, emphasizing his message that "anyone can become a computer scientist." The initiative encouraged students to move beyond consuming technology to designing and programming it, framing coding skills as essential for the nation's future economic competitiveness. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coding.md), [computer science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### Sundar Pichai, Content Removal Scale, Computer Science Problem - **Episode:** [1146: Googers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-16 - **Time:** 1:05:14–1:10:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers/chapter/sundar-pichai-content-removal-scale-computer-science-problem.md Google CEO Sundar Pichai describes the management of harmful content on YouTube as a "hard computer science problem" and a societal challenge. He notes that YouTube removed 9 million videos in a single quarter using a combination of human reviewers and AI. The discussion emphasizes the scale of the operation and the difficulty of creating frameworks for hate speech that can be applied accurately at such a massive volume. Keywords: [sundar pichai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sundar-pichai.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), content removal, [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [computer science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md) ### Hour of Code, Barack Obama and Bill Gates - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 1:26:09–1:29:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/hour-of-code-barack-obama-and-bill-gates.md President Obama and various tech leaders are promoting the "Hour of Code" initiative to encourage students to learn computer science. While presented as a way to prepare the country for the future, critics argue it is a corporate-driven effort to create a pipeline of cheap labor for Silicon Valley. The initiative is closely linked to Common Core standards and receives significant funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Keywords: hour of code, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [computer science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md) ### STEM Education, Code.org Criticism - **Episode:** [578: Blast Wave Accelerator](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/578-blast-wave-accelerator.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-29 - **Time:** 1:26:50–1:28:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/578-blast-wave-accelerator/chapter/stem-education-code-org-criticism.md An article in PC Magazine argues that initiatives like Code.org are primarily designed to sell more hardware to schools rather than improve education. Critics suggest that the American curriculum is being "dumbed down" while students remain unable to perform basic geography. The focus on coding is seen as a distraction from declining test scores in science, technology, engineering, and math. Keywords: [stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [code.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/code-org.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [computer science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### University of Cincinnati, Computer Science Program Cuts - **Episode:** [276: Cleopatra Returns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/276-cleopatra-returns.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-06 - **Time:** 1:18:04–1:21:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/276-cleopatra-returns/chapter/university-of-cincinnati-computer-science-program-cuts.md A student at the University of Cincinnati reports that the College of Engineering is eliminating its computer science program due to budget deficits. The donor notes that the university continues to fund the construction of football stadiums despite these academic cuts. The hosts also mention "The Ozone Nightmare" podcast and "Beloved Bracelets" Etsy store as listener projects. Keywords: university of cincinnati, [computer science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-science.md), football stadium, budget deficits, [ozone nightmare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozone-nightmare.md) ### Gilead Sciences, Roche Agreement, Virus Creation Theories - **Episode:** [97: Brain Damage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/97-brain-damage.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-14 - **Time:** 20:14–22:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/97-brain-damage/chapter/gilead-sciences-roche-agreement-virus-creation-theories.md Gilead Sciences, the developer of Tamiflu, reportedly terminated its agreement with Roche regarding marketing rights. 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