Computer Systems Colloquium (Fall 2010) Stanford University
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The Computer Systems Laboratory Colloquium is the regular, weekly colloquium of the Computer Systems Laboratory. At each session, a guest lecturer examines some topic on current research and developments in computer systems. Speakers are drawn from industry, government, research, and educational institutions around the world.
The topics touch upon all aspects of computer science and engineering including logic design, computer organization and architecture, software engineering, computer applications of all sorts, public policy, and the social, business, and financial implications of technology. Frequently the Colloquium provides the first public forum for discussion of new products, discoveries, or ideas.
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5. Perspectives on Venture Capital Industry (November 17, 2010)
William H. Janeway of Warburg Pincus draws on his experience to illustrate the inner workings of the venture capital industry. He tries to incorporate the many perspectives that can be taken on the industry. (November 17, 2010)
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4. Building Software Systems At Google and Lessons Learned (November 10, 2010)
Speaker Jeffrey Dean describes some of his experiences at Google and the types of technology being used today. He talks about how their technology has evolved over time. (November 10, 2010)
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3. Elements of Programming (November 3, 2010)
Alexander Stepanov and Paul McJones explain why they wrote and attempt to explain their book. They describe programming as a mathematical discipline and that it is extremely useful and should not be overlooked. (November 3, 2010)
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2. Loopage (October 13, 2010)
Doug Crockford of Yahoo! gives a presentation on programming and more specifically Java Script. He points out that today Java Script is the most used programming language and is leading the way in today's programming technology. (October 13, 2010)
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1. Interactive Evolution of Camouflage (October 6, 2010)
Guest speaker Craig Reynolds delivers a presentation on the evolution of camouflage and how it is used today. (October 6, 2010)