Research Opportunities in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science Presents: Kristen R. Walcott

AbstractThis talk will consider some interesting new research areas within software testing, architecture, and graphics. As technology develops, new problems arise in each of these fields. New testing techniques must be introduced to deal with larger systems and difficult constraints. In the architecture world, as the ozone layer deteriorates, transient faults due to particle strikes are a growing challenge in microprocessor design. Ways to protect against terrestrial cosmic ray strikes pose interesting new research problems including redundancy techniques and dynamic estimation of chip vulnerability. Finally, in graphics, recent progress in the measurement of surface reflectance has created a demand for non parametric appearance representations that are accurate, compact, and easy to use for rendering, editing, and compressing.

Location:   Campus Center 206
Date:   Friday, February 2, 2007
Time:   12:15 - 1:15

All are welcome to attend!