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Jane is an assistant professor in a computing field, and a new mother. Join her as she navigates the tenure track, deals with gender issues, figures out how to be a parent, and tries to have some semblance of a life.

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Blogging about teaching: the miniseries
Introduction
The intro courses
The intro courses, part 2
The mid-tier courses
The upper-level courses

Stuff I should probably be working on:
Journal paper #1-- submitted, returned, pending resubmission elsewhere
Journal paper #2 -- 95% complete
Journal paper #3 (abstract accepted) -- submitted for review!
Cool Extension project -- 5% complete
Next Stage project -- 30% complete
Easy Conference Paper project -- 65% complete

computer science:

Identity crisis

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...

Quick tidbits

* 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...

What should we be teaching CS students about collaboration?

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...

I should probably provide a link to this poll....

...since it does relate to my posts! Click Here for PollOnline Surveys | Web Poll | Email MarketingView MicroPoll...

Is computer science a science? (part 2: science)

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)...

Is computer science a science? (part 1a: what do computer scientist do?)

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...

Is computer science a science? (part 1)

The first in a series of posts exploring whether computer science can really be considered a science.

Systers Pass-It-On Grants

Call for grant applications for the Systers Pass-It-On Grants.

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