User talk:Dondi - Revision history

Dondi: Fix extraneous end tag.

2015-09-12T22:54:58Z

Fix extraneous end tag.

Dondi: Answer Ron’s question.

2015-09-12T22:54:31Z

Answer Ron’s question.

Dondi: Answer Kevin’s question.

2015-09-12T22:46:58Z

Answer Kevin’s question.

Dondi: Answer Kristin’s question.

2015-09-12T22:36:16Z

Answer Kristin’s question.

Dondi: Answer Anu’s question.

2015-09-12T06:00:35Z

Answer Anu’s question.

Dondi: Answer Emily’s question.

2015-09-12T05:49:41Z

Answer Emily’s question.

Dondi: Answer Erich’s question.

2015-09-11T05:57:24Z

Answer Erich’s question.

Dondi: Answer Mahrad’s question.

2015-09-11T05:50:54Z

Answer Mahrad’s question.

Dondi: Answer Jake’s question.

2015-09-10T07:47:15Z

Answer Jake’s question.

Dondi: Answer Trixie’s question.

2015-09-10T07:26:24Z

Answer Trixie’s question.

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	''—[[User:Dondi\|Dondi]] ([[User talk:Dondi\|talk]]) 15:54, 12 September 2015 (PDT)''		''—[[User:Dondi\|Dondi]] ([[User talk:Dondi\|talk]]) 15:54, 12 September 2015 (PDT)''
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	---[[User:Rlegaspi\|Rlegaspi]] ([[User talk:Rlegaspi\|talk]]) 02:38, 8 September 2015 (PDT)		---[[User:Rlegaspi\|Rlegaspi]] ([[User talk:Rlegaspi\|talk]]) 02:38, 8 September 2015 (PDT)
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		+	I’m not completely sure what you mean when you ask if I’ve “made” any Lego sets. If you mean building a set from the store, then yes, I have made many ''':)''' On the other extreme, if you’re asking whether I’ve designed a set that Lego then sold, then the answer is no ''':(''' In between, if you’re asking if I’ve taken Lego bricks, then put pieces together to create something of my own, then the answer to that is also yes. So, my answer can vary on that first one…now, with regard to what types/models I’ve built, then it goes all over the place. Everything from vehicles to buildings to technical working models. They’re all fun! Now for the last question, the answer is yes; I have this model: http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/7784_The_Batmobile_Ultimate_Collectors'_Edition
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		+	''—[[User:Dondi\|Dondi]] ([[User talk:Dondi\|talk]]) 15:54, 12 September 2015 (PDT)''
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	What computer science course did you find to be the most challenging during your time as a student? [[User:Kwyllie\|Kwyllie]] ([[User talk:Kwyllie\|talk]]) 17:09, 7 September 2015 (PDT)		What computer science course did you find to be the most challenging during your time as a student? [[User:Kwyllie\|Kwyllie]] ([[User talk:Kwyllie\|talk]]) 17:09, 7 September 2015 (PDT)
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		+	I will cheat a little bit here because the most challenging computer science course that I’ve ''ever'' taken was a graduate-level class, but I will also try to answer that with something at the undergraduate level.
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		+	In graduate school, the most challenging computer science course I’ve taken is one on advanced computer architecture. Computer architecture involves the study of how the actual computing ''device'' is constructed—its parts, subsystems, functions, etc. It is very much like a functional anatomy course. I found it challenging because ultimately, when you study computers “down to the wire,” they are actually quite complex (much like life forms). Instead of hiding complexity, which is what most users experience with computers, this course was about ''exposing'' that complexity, and we had to understand this at multiple levels. But in the end I learned a lot, and to this day, insights from that course continue to inform what I do.
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		+	In undergrad, I would say the most challenging course is compiler construction (CMSI 488, in case you’re wondering, since I got my BS here). It is challenging for a similar reason as the architecture course: it takes software that simplifies a major programmer task, which is the conversion of human-readable code into code that the computer can understand directly, and exposes all of its intricate steps. When a programmer issues what is frequently a one-line command to prepare his or her code for execution by a computer, a multistep sequence of operations takes place that are by and large taken for granted...unless you yourself are tasked with actually ''writing'' this converter (or ''compiler'', which is where the course gets its name). The central dogma of molecular biology is nicely analogous to this: at the simplest level, it is about how DNA is used to produce proteins. In reality, many many steps are involved, involving lots of pieces. So it goes with programming language compilers.
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		+	''—[[User:Dondi\|Dondi]] ([[User talk:Dondi\|talk]]) 15:46, 12 September 2015 (PDT)''
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	If you could be any animal, what would you be? [[User:Kzebrows\|Kzebrows]] ([[User talk:Kzebrows\|talk]]) 17:00, 7 September 2015 (PDT)		If you could be any animal, what would you be? [[User:Kzebrows\|Kzebrows]] ([[User talk:Kzebrows\|talk]]) 17:00, 7 September 2015 (PDT)
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		+	That took some thought, and in the end I can actually think of a few. But in the end, I would say the top choice would be a dolphin. I would want to retain as much human-like intelligence as possible, and the dolphin by all accounts is pretty close to (or beyond) that. Second, I like the idea of flying under my own power, and so swimming the open ocean is a decent substitute (for that reason I strongly considered some birds and bats as well, but the intelligence bonus on the dolphin along with the acceptably flight-like sensation of swimming let it in out).
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		+	''—[[User:Dondi\|Dondi]] ([[User talk:Dondi\|talk]]) 15:36, 12 September 2015 (PDT)''
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	What is your favorite Batman gadget and why? -- [[User:Anuvarsh\|Anuvarsh]] ([[User talk:Anuvarsh\|talk]]) 12:44, 7 September 2015 (PDT)		What is your favorite Batman gadget and why? -- [[User:Anuvarsh\|Anuvarsh]] ([[User talk:Anuvarsh\|talk]]) 12:44, 7 September 2015 (PDT)
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		+	This is probably totally predictable, but I’d have to say it is the Bat Computer ''':)''' If you think about it, it is precisely the Bat Computer that allows Batman to “extend” himself beyond just his human space. He can access information, scan remote locations, etc., from that device. It modeled the Internet before the Internet was even born! Truly a fine device to have. ''':)'''
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		+	''—[[User:Dondi\|Dondi]] ([[User talk:Dondi\|talk]]) 23:00, 11 September 2015 (PDT)''
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 Dr. Dionisio, what area of computer science do you think is changing most rapidly?
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 What current projects are you working on, or what projects would you like to do in the future? What accomplishment are you most proud of?
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 What was the make and model of the first computer that you ever bought? [[[[User:Msaeedi23|Msaeedi23]] ([[User talk:Msaeedi23|talk]]) 23:18, 7 September 2015 (PDT)]]
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 Hello Dr. Dionisio! If there was one piece of advice you could give to someone interested in pursuing a career in computer science, what would it be? Thank you! - [[User:Nanguiano|Nanguiano]] ([[User talk:Nanguiano|talk]]) 13:22, 2 September 2015 (PDT)

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	[[User:Jwoodlee\|Jwoodlee]] ([[User talk:Jwoodlee\|talk]]) 11:11, 7 September 2015 (PDT)		[[User:Jwoodlee\|Jwoodlee]] ([[User talk:Jwoodlee\|talk]]) 11:11, 7 September 2015 (PDT)
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		+	That was my parents’ idea ''':-P'''
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		+	''—[[User:Dondi\|Dondi]] ([[User talk:Dondi\|talk]]) 00:47, 10 September 2015 (PDT)''
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	--- [[User:Troque\|Troque]] ([[User talk:Troque\|talk]]) 18:43, 6 September 2015 (PDT)		--- [[User:Troque\|Troque]] ([[User talk:Troque\|talk]]) 18:43, 6 September 2015 (PDT)
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		+	I think I am partial to time travel. Possibly a pipe dream, but that’s the advance that appeals to me the most. In the realm of what is more likely to happen, I am actually quite looking forward to self-driving cars. Amazingly those seem closer than ever. Although I enjoy driving, it bothers me when I could be doing something else, or when traffic conditions are not ideal. Self-driving vehicles well let me spend travel time doing other things...or just sleeping. I would truly enjoy sleeping ''':)'''
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		+	''—[[User:Dondi\|Dondi]] ([[User talk:Dondi\|talk]]) 00:26, 10 September 2015 (PDT)''
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