My research straddles several subfields---let's call them X, Y, Q, and Z (because I'm not in the mood to come up with more descriptive terms). Z is really a minor related area, and Q is a peripherally related area, so...
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Posted on May 17, 2008 11:42 PM • 14 Comments •
* Baby Jane is walking. I'm thrilled. And panicking. Luckily, she's still slow, but given how fast she can crawl....well, let's just say I fear for my future. * I'm working on Part 3 in the series Is Computer Science...
Posted on May 8, 2008 12:24 AM • 0 Comments •
If you read almost any academic blog, or Rate Your Students, or really any site that academics frequent, you'll encounter discussion, debate, and general bitching about students' lack of ability to (a) properly cite sources and (b) avoid plagiarism. Discussions...
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Posted on April 29, 2008 12:34 AM • 6 Comments •
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Posted on April 3, 2008 11:24 PM • 7 Comments •
In this next part of the strangely popular series "Is Computer Science a Science?", I'll look at whether Computer Science fits the definition of "science". (see parts 1 and 1a for the inaugural posts in the series)...
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Posted on April 3, 2008 11:19 PM • 9 Comments •
Before I get too deeply into the Is computer science a science? series, ScienceMama suggested that I give my non-computer scientist readers an idea of what computer scientists actually do on a daily basis. I'm going to focus on what...
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Posted on March 27, 2008 11:15 AM • 9 Comments •
The first in a series of posts exploring whether computer science can really be considered a science.
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Posted on March 24, 2008 10:48 PM • 14 Comments •
Call for grant applications for the Systers Pass-It-On Grants.
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Posted on March 8, 2008 12:10 AM • 2 Comments •