How to Succeed in 15-151 aka “Concepts” from the perspective of someone who cried when they got their first Concepts exam back and immediately called their parents because “CMU is too hard for me and I need to transfer to an easier program.” Also from the perspective of someone who was…

A rant sprinked with advice from an anonymous CS major One thing I really appreciate about CMU is the fact that we talk about Imposter Syndrome pretty openly, especially with freshmen who tend to experience it more once they exit the bubble of high school. Having watched enough college vlogs…

A short conspiracy story introduction to the home of SCS, the Gates Hillman Center by Vaidehi Srinivas (SCS ‘19) You know, one thing I’ve noticed here is a distinct lack of conspiracy theories among the student body. …

Women@SCS conducted an interview with Kelly Rivers, Assistant Teaching Professor at the School of Computer Science. Could you tell us a little bit about your background and journey I guess before teaching at CMU? I guess starting from undergrad might be a good place. I’ve been at CMU as a bit of a lifer. I’ve been here as an undergrad, and a PhD student, and now as a…

Women@SCS conducted an interview with Dilsun Kaynar, Assistant Teaching Professor at the School of Computer Science. Tell us a little bit about your background and your sort of path or journey before coming to CMU? Sure. I grew up in Turkey. I did a computer science degree in Turkey. At the beginning I wasn’t sure if I liked my discipline. I can’t say that I fell in love with…