Computer Science
Concentration Satisfaction: Class of 2012
As freshmen enter the second week of Advising Fortnight, Flyby presents a complete set of data from the Class of 2012's concentration satisfaction ratings. For all freshmen looking to narrow down the list of potential concentrations, sophomores or juniors curious about their chosen concentrations, and seniors reflecting on their undergraduate careers, here are the stats from last year's graduating seniors on how satisfied they were with their respective concentrations. Check out our four interactive graphs showing overall satisfaction rates among Humanities, Natural Sciences, SEAS, and Social Sciences concentrators in the Class of 2012.
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The folklore and mythology concentration saw two of its seven junior concentrators make PBK's "Junior 24," while large concentrations like government and economics saw just one concentrator apiece make the list.
Joining the Ranks
“The ad hoc process is greatly shrouded in mystery; remarkably little is written about it,” says current Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and Development Judith D. Singer. She smirks wryly as she swigs coffee from her mug, as if this is something she’s explained a hundred times before.
Hey Professor! Google Glass
FM sat down with Professor James H. Waldo, Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science, Chief Technology Officer, ...
The Fall of Academics at Harvard
Government 1310 scandal has been treated by some administrators as the unfortunate exception, an isolated incident whose case has now been closed. But as academic integrity dances uncertainly through a campus whose gates and walls are engraved with a motto of truth, Veritas is at stake.
Can Harvard Women Have It All?
In 2013, the national debate regarding the equality of women in the workplace still rages.
CS Leads Concentration Growth in SEAS
The computer science concentration has nearly doubled in size in the last two years and continues to drive growth in Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, according to new data released by the SEAS Communications Office.
Computation Talk Stresses Applications
Delivering the keynote speech at a symposium Friday on the future of computation, hedge fund founder and scientist David E. Shaw predicted that researchers will increasingly rely on high-speed simulation to probe biological questions.
Pre-Term Planning Data Shows Increased Interest in CS
Pre-Term Planning data for Spring 2012 indicates an increased interest in computer science classes and suggests that a few courses with capped enrollments will be competitive.
Students To Apply Computer Science Skills in Tanzania
Four students will spend this winter break in Tanzania, applying their computer science skills to the improvement of health infrastructure for clinics and hospitals.
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Jilan Shimberg '16 (left) and Lucia Millham '16 (center) discover the website created by Zoe Rosenthal '16 (right) and two other classmates. The website, which allows Harvard students to create and find study groups online, was one of the many innovative final projects presented at the annual CS50 Fair held yesterday.
In Fifth Year, CS50 Fair Features More Mobile Apps
Rows of laptops displaying programs ranging from a website tracking the exact location of the Harvard shuttle to a dating site just for Harvard undergraduates can only mean one thing: This is CS50—the fair.
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Willy Xiao '16 explains his CS50 final project to Daniel Taylor '15. His website, which allows debaters to enter and track competition results of debates, was one of many innovative final projects presented at the annual CS50 Fair held yesterday.