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45th Anniversary of Computer Science at Clemson University

Joe Turner Interview

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Title

Joe Turner Interview

Description

Dr. Joe Turner interviewed by Hallie Knipp for the 45th Anniversary of Computer Science at Clemson Oral History Project.

Abstract

0:26 Dr. Joe Turner explains how he came to Clemson in 1975. Explains that there was no Computer Science program at that time, but a Computer Science Option within the Mathematics degree.

3:15 Discusses college and graduate school, summer internship at IBM, interest in computing grows out of working at Georgia College’s computer center.

5:30 Turner explains the expanding field of computer science in the 1970s and how this affected the decision to turn the CS option into a full department.

12:00 Turner discusses the ways computer miniaturization has affected the field and CS education.

17:05 Turner speaks about the curriculum needing to be updated constantly as the field expanded rapidly.

21:00 Turner discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and the possible outcomes of it.

29:00 Turner explains the way computer science course began in several universities before standardized accreditation and the importance of gaining accreditation.

33:00 Turner discusses the lack of women students in Clemson’s computer science courses.

36:30 Turner explain the process by which the department was able to add a Ph.D. program.

45:00 Turner speaks about his time post-Clemson teaching at the United Arab Emirates University for Women.

Date Created

June 16, 2023

Format

.mp3

interviewee

Joe Turner

interviewer

Hallie Knipp

editor

Hallie Knipp