Scientists often think of solving science and society concerns in terms of a lack of public understanding of science. But new models of public science literacy are beginning to change the paradigm. (December 5, 2007)

This talk discusses some of the compiler optimization challenges presented by a naturally-interpreted, dynamically-typed, vector-centric language such as MATLAB. (October 31, 2007)

In order to identify some of the technological gaps that hinder the implementation of universal computer literacy, this talk looks back at the development of literacy and the associated technologies from before Plato through Aldus Manutius.