DocumentCode
846323
Title
Computing as an Evolving Discipline: 10 Observations
Author
Liu, Jiming
Author_Institution
Univ. of Windsor, Windsor
Volume
40
Issue
5
fYear
2007
fDate
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
112
Lastpage
111
Abstract
Computing as a discipline can be traced to the 1960s, when universities such as Stanford and CMU established computer science as a stand-alone department. Since its inception, computing has been constantly evolving as a vibrant discipline. Here, I make 10 observations on its recent development, which can serve as references for computing stakeholders - including academic leaders, faculty members, administrators, staff, students and their parents, alumni, and potential employers - to rationally embrace the changes and opportunities ahead.
Keywords
computer science education; professional aspects; academic leaders; computer science; computing profession; evolving computing discipline; faculty members; universities; Application software; Art; Computer applications; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Engineering management; Logic programming; Management training; Physics computing; Problem-solving; computers and society; computing profession; education;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computer
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9162
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MC.2007.165
Filename
4198264
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