RiSE Labs receives International Researchers

During the period of June-Jully, the RiSE Labs is receiving the visit of two important researchers in the Software Product Lines (SPL) area: David Weiss and John McGregor. In this period, they will give tutorials, invited talks, besides having discussion with master and Ph.D. students from the group. Finally, discussions for cooperation projects are also expected.

An Enduring Legacy - Randy Pausch

Randy Pausch, the professor at Carnegie Mellon University who inspired countless students in the classroom and others worldwide through his highly acclaimed last lecture, has died of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 47.

See all the information at Carnegie Mellon University website.

His legacy was incredible. I had the opportunity to learn last year about one of his project: Alice and it was brilliant. Take a time to watch his last lecture talk. It was amazing. From there, he said:
"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."--Randy Pausch