Well, the current semester is 25 percent complete. I gave the first test in programming languages on Thursday. Most everyone did extermeley well. A few students did not, but I hope they do better the next three secctions of the course. Senior Design is almost done with pitches. Students should be able to get their …
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Getting in Shape
I’ve been on the carnivore diet for about two weeks now, and my body is responding well. I can tell that I am leaning down. I feel great. Sleep is a bit worse as I am getting used to not having a store of carbs that I have eaten. I am also lifting weights three …
Ready, Get Set, Go
Classes start tomorrow. I have most of my material prepared. There are a few gaps that I can deal with since they don’t occur until later in the semester. This includes the MERN A, B, and C lectures for COP 4331. These seem to change every semester due to changes in hosting. I also need …
Ready for Fall 2023 Semester
I have the next eight days with which to prepare for Fall 2023 semester. Right now I am abaout 1/3 of the way there. My two biggest concerns are COP 4020 and COP 4331. I like to have everything ready when the semester starts including assignments, tests, and lectures. Senior Design 1 and 2 are …
Ah, Florida
Life in the Sunshine State is a unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and countless opportunities for adventure. Its year-round warm climate offers residents a chance to savor outdoor activities anytime, from visiting pristine beaches to exploring lush, tropical landscapes. The coastline presents stunning sunrises and sunsets that encapsulate the beauty of Florida’s geography. …
Color… Music… Are They Related
Many years ago I was involved in a cool music project that I am now getting ready to pursue again with updated technology. So what did I do many years ago? A friend of mine in Miami created a transparent flute made of Lexan–a touch space-age plastic. It wasn’t cheap, they keys were gold plated. …
Spring 2023 is a New Day
I struggled in Fall 2022. It seems that many of my students forgot how to be students. One class in particular was rude and ralked a lot. I have never had to tell a class to stop talking. I attribute this to the fact that many of them started college during lock down. But now …
Hurricane Ian
Another hurricane has passed through Orlando. Fortunately it weakened before it got here and the winds were about 70 miles per hours. Several houses in my neighborhood flooded, but my house had no damage. My electricity and internet blinked for a couple of seconds but held on. I am really lucky. Some of my students …
The Semester Started
Today was the second day of Fall semester 2022 at University of Central Florida. I am teaching a total of four classes. The enrollment for my classes are 297, 90, 232, and 158. That’s a lot of students for one semester. I do enjoy large classes, though, and I have enough TAs for it to …
Symphony of Birds
I lived in North Carolina many years. My days started with sitting of the porch, drinking coffee, thinking about the day, and listening to the birds. We lived on the edge of woods, so there were MANY birds singing in the morning. I called it the symphony of birds. It lasted for several hours. Now …