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Jeannette Wing spoke on November 17 about her vision for the future of computer science. "I want to make computational thinking commonplace," Wing said. She also spoke about the number of women in technology and how to increase that number, citing supportive teacher and peer communities as effective ways to achieve her vision.

Jeannette Wing gives keynote address for NCWIT meeting

Last week, Carnegie Mellon hosted a meeting for the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT). Attendees were treated to an energetic...

Physics Day: Celebrating 100 years of Einstein

Try to imagine a universe in which Einstein never existed. Chances are, we would not comprehend a micron of what we do today. 2005 marks the 100th anniversary...

StudyLoft.com: Online homework help

You?re paying Carnegie Mellon $40,000 a year for high-quality education. If you?re as yet unsatisfied with the results, there?s a new place to exchange...

How Things Work: Rainbows

It?s a beautiful sunny morning after a long night of rain. You look out your window, and there before your eyes is a rainbow! As you stare in awe, you...

SciTech Briefs

Scientists find gene for fear in the brain Scientists have found a fear gene in the brain that could lead to new treatments for mental disorders such...