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Stanford Seminar - Finding the Great Problems

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Overview

Explore the groundbreaking career of Barbara Liskov, one of the first American women to earn a PhD in computer science, in this Stanford seminar video. Discover how Liskov pioneered influential programming languages, conducted crucial research on distributed systems and information security, and earned the prestigious A.M. Turing Award. Join host Ann Miura-Ko as she delves into Liskov's journey in the nascent field of computer science, her approach to fundamental computing challenges, and her perspectives on the future impact of computing on our lives. Gain insights into topics such as early influences, women in computer science, distributed systems, raising children while pursuing a career, technology ethics, and the importance of finding great problems to solve.

Syllabus

Introduction
Early influences
Coming back to Palo Alto
Stanford in the 1960s
Women in Computer Science
Turing Award
CS 106
Distributed Systems
Raising Children
Technology
Ethics
Bias
Finding problems

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Stanford Online

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