I am sad to learn that Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist whose “last lecture” about facing terminal cancer became an international sensation and a best-selling book, died today early Friday at his home in Virginia.
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Last Lecture from Randy Pausch
Bill Gates Career Question
Bill Gates recently posted an interesting question: How to encourage young people to pursue careers in science and technology?
I believe that we can start by having the cartoons that little kids watch on TV portray engineers and scientists as heroes rather than villains and nerds as it’s done. Â There’s a disconnect between media and reality [...]
Arts chez Mayor Bloomberg
At a recent reception organized by Mike Bloomberg, I took the time to admire some of the beautiful arts at Gracie Mansion. Â I like the portraits of the lady and gentleman on the wall. Wonder who they are? Â This is also the first time I met with the Mayor, and he appeared charming in person. [...]
February 26th, 2008 | Rachel Yager | 0 comments | Continued
