Three professors (one each from WSU Vancouver, Willamette, and Gonzaga) are staring at a check for $382K and some change, courtesy of the National Science Foundation. The trio wants to develop the “Northwest Distributed Computer Science Department.” Essentially, a network connecting campuses all over the Pacific Northwest in order to share ideas and resources.
Aside from the practical, work-related applications, the NDCSD will be a great recruiting tool. Organizers plan to host classes and meetings with kids in K-12 education as a way of introducing them to the field. You can check out more info on the program online (where else?) at http://ai.vancouver.wsu.edu/nwdcsd
