December 11, 2012

Think Computer Science 2012

Location: Imperial War Museum Duxford

09:00 Registration Opens

10:00 Welcome and Introduction Chris Bishop, Distinguished Scientist, Microsoft Research Cambridge

10:15 Talk: What is Computer Science? Chris Bishop, Distinguished Scientist Microsoft Research Cambridge

10:45 Talk: The Path from Difficult Struggles to Lucrative Research Heidy Khlaaf, Intern Microsoft Research Cambridge

11:15 Refreshment Break

11:30 Talk: Designing for a Radical Control Method Nick Adams, Design Manager Blitz Game Studios

12:00 Lunch, Demonstrations, Workshops and Competition

13:45 Talk: Computer Science in Visual Effects Gavin Graham, Head of 3D Double Negative Visual Effects

14:15 Q&A Session (all speakers)

14:45 Competition Winners Announced and Closing Comments

15:00 Close