Category Archives: school

Graduation

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Liz
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Finals checklist

Posted on December 5, 2006 by Liz

Math Problem set 1 – 12-1Math Problem set 2 – 12-1CS Problem set – 12-1CS Exam – 12-5Math Problem set 3 – 12-8Math Exam – 12-13CS Final Project – 12-15Independent Study Project – 12-15

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Professors say the darndest things…

Posted on October 13, 2006 by Liz

In lieu of real content, I bring you more professor quotes. Computer Science Professor: “This actually makes more sense in Greek. Anyone here know Greek? No? I thought maybe if you were Greek. Anyway, in Greek, ‘alive’ means ‘able to … Continue reading →

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Fun with Professors

Posted on October 1, 2006 by Liz

The following is a direct quote from one of my professors’ lectures*: And then this precocious young twit, Hans Kamp, comes along. He’s really a nice guy…don’t quote me. Please don’t quote me: ‘Hans Kamp is a twit.’ You’ll probably … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished

Posted on June 3, 2006 by Liz

Things have been a bit hectic around here for the past couple weeks, and in a moment I’ll post photos to prove it. When you last tuned in, I had just submitted my thesis and was preparing for my defense. … Continue reading →

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Thesis: Part 1 of 2

Posted on May 13, 2006 by Liz

My thesis is complete and has been turned in. You can see a copy of it here. My defense is Monday, so I’m now off to prepare my presentation for the defense.

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For the edification of my peers

Posted on April 29, 2006 by Liz

Almost everyone I know is counting seconds these days, so I thought I would add this helpful timer. :)

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Conference Photo

Posted on April 22, 2006 by Liz

I spent the weekend at a conference for computer science education. I learned a lot and didn’t sleep nearly as much as I should have. The food was wonderful, as was the hotel, but the mass transit to Worcester could … Continue reading →

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"Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd." – Voltaire

Posted on March 23, 2006 by Liz

A friend of mine recently asked me to read over the speech she had written for her application to be the senior speaker at commencement. Unfortunately, it was not selected for the honor, but she had some very good points … Continue reading →

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Communiversity

Posted on February 12, 2006 by Liz

Brandeis has an activity every spring called Communiversity. Or, rather, not every spring. It was started in the early 1980′s, and lapsed for awhile and was brought back last year or the year before. In communiversity, anyone who is interested … Continue reading →

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