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Message from the Chair »
photo: André van der Hoek André van der Hoek
Chair and Professor
Dept. of Informatics

Few disciplines have changed as rapidly or have had as much impact as Computer Science. This change and impact are what make the field so much fun.

Change, though, presents challenges for researchers, teachers and students. What was a key topic for study and classroom discussion in the 1970s or 1980s is not necessarily - nor very likely - to be so key in the 21st century.

New topics emerge continuously that require prominent positions in curricula, yet we cannot forget the foundations and knowledge that have stood the test of time. more »

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What are the societal implications of ubiquitous IT? Join us as the world’s leading scholars on this topic share their research and insights. The seminar series is free and open to the public; no RSVP required. Click here for the 2011-2012 schedule, which begins with a Nov. 4 talk by University of Michigan Asst. Prof. Cliff Lampe.