News for the GT Computing Community
December 8, 2017
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Ayanna Howard to Lead School of Interactive Computing
Following a national search, the College of Computing has selected 
Ayanna Howard, professor and Linda J. and Mark C. Smith Chair in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), to chair its School of Interactive Computing. “Ayanna Howard is the perfect individual to lead our School of Interactive Computing, and we are excited to welcome her to the College,” said Dean Zvi Galil. Read more

 #CSEdWeek News

Positive Signs, But Diversity Still Lagging in AP Computer Science Exam Participation

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Groundbreaking Threads Curriculum Marks 10th Anniversary in 2017

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OMSCS Alumnus Leaves Corporate Gig, Now Teaching High School CS

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 Faculty News

Iconic IC Professor, GVU Center Founder Jim Foley Bids Farewell

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John Stasko Earns Grant to Explore Future Interfaces for Data Visualization

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 Student News

Data and Visual Analytics Course Probes the Apps and Utilities We Love Most

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 GT Computing in the News

Fingersound Smart Ring Allows Users To Write With Thumb Gestures

Geeky Gadgets - Read more

 Bits & Bytes

• As part of #CSEdWeek, GT Computing recently sat down with Georgia Dept. of Education Deputy Superintendent Caitlin Dooley. In this brief video, she explains how computing can be taught effectively to younger kids by embedding its ideas into other subjects. 



Please send your contributions for Bits & Bytes to Albert Snedeker at albert.snedeker@cc.gatech.edu.

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