Distinguished Lecture Series 2018-19 series Speaker: Margo Seltzer, University of British Columbia Abstract:
Once upon a time, Computer Systems was a broad field encompassing everything from hardware to software. The incredible growth and success that our field has experienced over the past half a century has had the side effect of transforming systems into a constellation of siloed fields. I'm going to make the case that we should return to a broad interpretation of systems, undertake bolder, higher risk projects, and be intentional about how we interact with other fields. I'll support the case with examples of several research projects that embody this approach. |