ACM’s Committee on Women in Computing
ACM has started a new program to award funds for traveling to research conferences to support women in computing at all levels (undergrad, graduate). Deadline of Feb 1 for April conferences.
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ambient persuasive tea cup
this ambient visualization would provide a nice reminder about the threat of global warming. but what does it mean when you finish your cup? the water line recedes and you don’t have to worry about global warming anymore? drink your tea fast? well, maybe the reminder when the cup is full is [...]
A kid’s-eye view of laptop design
Cliff Lampe
Cliff Lampe is another faculty person who has looked at social capital in Facebook. - post by bmevans
Nicole Ellison
Nicole Ellison has studied the formation of social capital through Facebook. - post by bmevans
Netizens: On the History and Impact of Usenet and the Internet
An Internet-copy of the book, Netizens. Describes the history and early developments of the Internet. - post by bmevans
Desalination Project in California
The California Coastal Commission voted last night to approve the largest desalination project in the country. It sounds like there are some concerns with the process of desalination, though, such as lots of greenhouse gas emissions. - post by bmevans
