Sunday, March 30, 2025

My Mom

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My Mom fell a couple weeks ago. Ninety-three years and the ground found her. Complications followed and now she lies in the rehabilitation c...
Thursday, March 27, 2025

Why do Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc Call Computer Science Degree Holders Engineers?

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It can get a little confusing, especially for students selecting a college major, applying for internships, and jobs. Here's my take on ...
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Resources for Computer Engineering & Computer Science Career Paths

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It's that time of year when students are making important education decisions. Last night, I received an email from a reader whose daugh...
Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Differences Between Computer Science and Computer Engineering

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As a Computer and Electrical Engineering professor, I get asked a lot about the differences between a Computer Science and a Computer Engine...
Sunday, March 2, 2025

A Chance at Excellence: John Dunn's Legacy

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John was someone who took a chance on me 24 years ago. He was a mentor and a friend. So much of the good stuff in Western Mass and at commun...
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Reflecting On Turning 68

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  It's never been just about tech… Diane Caught This Grouper In many ways, I've always found myself reverting back to a childhood wh...
Thursday, February 13, 2025

Deepseek and Open Source Large Language Models (LLMs)

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Deepseek is getting a lot of publicity these days as an open source Large Language Model (LLM) and has got me thinking, not just about Dee...