Putting it All Together

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Today I got to attend a great talk by Dr. David Wright, a three-time graduate of the NC State Computer Science Department, which was unfortunately cut short due to a time conflict. He was discussing a problem that I was recently thinking about, which is the lack of cohesion in the Undergraduate Computer Science curriculum. Because that’s obviously more important than research. →

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Beyond the Lab

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

I love working in the lab – nothing gets me more motivated to get things done than setting myself up in my cubicle. The environment and the people around me remind me that while I’m here, this is working time, which makes me less prone to procrastination and other forms of goofing off (not entirely immune, of course). However, sometimes I’m surprised by how often I see my peers in the lab. It seems like they spend their entire day there… sometimes even the entire night! I’d like to think that there’s a point of minimum gains, where you go past the point of dedication and straight into absurdity. Keep justifying your laziness. →

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How Did You Find Me?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

One of my favorite features of WordPress is getting to see what kinds of search terms lead people to my blog. I’ve been flattered, amused, and in some cases horrified by the terms people have used to find my little corner of the Internet. So since I haven’t got anything better to write about, I’ll provide my breakdown on a few of the search terms have led people to my blog, and my interpretation of them. Turn back now – this is gonna get ugly. →

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Turning 22…

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

self.age += 1

Today’s my birthday, meaning I’m another year closer to becoming a bitter, cranky old man. Actually, having my age fall immediately after the end of the Spring semester has a number of very interesting qualities. First and foremost, I wasn’t even legally permitted to drink until after I had my degree! Supposedly American college culture is all about binge drinking and partying, but I was just too young for all of that nonsense. Boy did I miss out? →

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In the Kitchen: Lab Edition

Posted on May 18, 2012 by
The "Kitchen"

This is what keeps me going while writing a paper.

There have been so many “real” blog entries lately that I haven’t done a cooking-related one in a while. I’ve been hard at work writing, so I figured I’d post an entry saying what I’ve been eating to keep myself alive lately. In fact, I don’t think I’ve had a real meal in two weeks… my lunches have basically just been a peanut-butter sandwich, a bag of popcorn, and a delicious honey-and-oats granola bar. That’s not a lunch. →

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