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Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexist management”

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Re: Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexist management”

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Post by beat »

rwcarlsen wrote: post #17

They have been at the university for nearly 20 years and are 75 and 80 years old respectively. At first I was impressed that some professors were making huge sacrifices standing up for what they believe. But at age 75 and 80, they aren't really risking any sort of career or financial stability. I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it is hard not to feel like maybe they just saw a convenient moment to t…

In the letter, they do address that the problems leading to their resignation are recent.

Re: Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexist management”

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Post by rwcarlsen »

beat wrote: post #21
rwcarlsen wrote: post #17

They have been at the university for nearly 20 years and are 75 and 80 years old respectively. At first I was impressed that some professors were making huge sacrifices standing up for what they believe. But at age 75 and 80, they aren't really risking any sort of career or financial stability. I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it is hard not to feel like maybe they just saw a convenient moment to t…

In the letter, they do address that the problems leading to their resignation are recent.

I saw that - but in their position I would be much more likely to do seemingly drastic things to send a message that I otherwise would not be willing to do if I had more to lose.

To me, what they have done by resigning is not more significant than someone young in their career simply speaking out. It is commendable that they spoke out, but I don't see the resignations as adding much punch.

Re: Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexist management”

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Post by kangnkodos »

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Re: Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexist management”

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Post by schoen »

sicromoft wrote: post #20
a13n wrote: post #4

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Re: Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexist management”

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Post by raincom »

Many rock stars in theoretical computer science, including theoretical cryptography, are linked to Blum either directly (advised by him) or indirectly (advised by his students).

He left Berkeley to CMU to stay close to his son, Avrim Blum then at CMU, and grand kids. Avrim moved to Toyota Technological Inst, Chicago for greener pastures last year.

It is kind of expected of Prof Blum couple to leave CMU to Chicago to stay close with his son. Wish they had given more substance to their claims of 'sexist management'.

Re: Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexist management”

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Post by perfmode »

rwcarlsen wrote: post #17

They have been at the university for nearly 20 years and are 75 and 80 years old respectively. At first I was impressed that some professors were making huge sacrifices standing up for what they believe. But at age 75 and 80, they aren't really risking any sort of career or financial stability. I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it is hard not to feel like maybe they just saw a convenient moment to t…

Why would this be the most likely scenario? What would motivate someone to end their career in this way?
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