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Stanley Diep (18) talks with his friend, Justin Capriotti (18) about our childhood and also how things are going in the current pandemic.

Ramesh Patil (69) talks with his son, Akshay (39), about coming from India to MIT as a grad student in 1974. The academic intensity of his first few years, finding his research advisor, connecting with the local Indian community, and...

Josephine Cole (15) interviews her computer scientist father (Billy Cole, 50) on growing up in West Virginia, the events of September 11, 2001, religion and family. While he plays video games in the background, and her sister yells advise.

Austin Hyslop (24) talks to his mother Susan Vrbsky (69) about her career in computer science.

Elana Hashman recounts her first contribution to open source, the ecosystem’s potential, how norms have changed over the years, and what keeps her involved and contributing.

An interview with my dad, John Norris, speaking to my 11th grade High School History students at San Dieguito High School Academy in Encinitas, California in May 2018. My students had prepared questions after studying about the Cold War era...

One Small Step participants Terri Davis (67) and Bob Gratton (61) discuss their upbringing, the loses they have faced, and their thoughts on politics and media today.

Susan Liebeskind and Laurie Foley interview each other about going into comuter science in graduate school and the change in environment. They compare technology from their student days to that of the present and discuss being a woman in the...

Talking with Mr.Nelson about how he chose to become a cs teacher

In this interview, in November 2018, Craig McPhie shares stories and talks about his childhood and family including his father who flew planes during WWII. He also talks about his school, an inspiring biology teacher, and his interests in science...

My mother's story's from her past

We spoke about my mom’s childhood growing up in Queens, NY and her experience going to Woodstock in 1969.

My grandmother was in facet of intergeration because she had friend but her mom was not in favor

Today, my good friend Avi Ghayalod and I discuss the fields of computer science and medicine and how it has been affected by COVID-19. Furthermore, we discuss our passions and how our friendship has impacted our lives.

My father, Hung, talks about valuable life lessons as well as the state of the world.

This is an interview by 20 year old Darlene Johnson with her 51 year old dad, Kevin Taylor, about what life was like back then from a media and technological standpoint.

A reflection of life in Sausalito in 1969. High school hangouts at the "drive -in," drag racing with the "Marin Gear Men," the Altamont Free Concert, and the live music of San Francisco in the late 60's.

Me and my grandma talked about computer science and his experience as a professor.

Niece Victoria and Aunt Sheila discuss her experience of becoming a computer programmer in the late 80’s

Basically, I interview my 50 year old father who had travelled to America from Pakistan through striving for success and excelling in academics in Pakistan attending the top Engineering school there. He gives important lessons on how one can achieve...

Jiaxuan Gao: 2024-04-09 18:32:39

On November 21, 2018 in Dallas, Texas, Yasmin Misra (16) and Dave Schoen (74), family friends, discuss Mr. Schoen's childhood and Norwegian upbringing in rural Wisconsin. Mr. Schoen also talks about teaching as a university professor in Indiana and how...

The struggles and thoughts of having 13 children when your dad is the 10th.

Friends Juanita Floyd (59) and Sara Berry (54) share a conversation about Juanita’s experiences integrating her elementary school in 1969 as the only Black student in her grade and about the value of trying to make a difference in other...

I interviewed David Cartwright for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...