Splash Biography



EDWARD TREMEL, Cornell Computer Science PhD




Major: Computer Science

College/Employer: Cornell

Year of Graduation: G

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I'm a third-year PhD student in the Computer Science department at Cornell. I'm working with my advisor Ken Birman on research in distributed systems, including secure and private data aggregation in sensor systems, cooperative control in the smart power grid, and reliable multicast over RDMA in datacenters. My hobbies include long-distance running, board games, video games, and ballroom dancing with the Cornell Ballroom Club.



Past Classes

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M640: Computer Networks in Splash Fall 2019 (Nov. 16, 2019)
Computer networks are everywhere, from the server rooms at Google and Facebook to the Wi-Fi in your classroom; without networks, there would be no Internet. In this class we will learn some of the basics of how computers talk to each other over networks, including methods of naming computers on a network (IP addresses, URLs), how to send a message reliably (TCP), and how to route a message from its source to its destination.


A493: Introductory Architecture: Identifying Styles in Splash Fall 2018 (Nov. 10, 2018)
Have you ever noticed how strikingly different some buildings look from each other? Wondered what exactly makes old buildings look "old" or new buildings look "new"? Or heard a building described as "Gothic" but didn't know what that really meant? In this class, you'll learn to identify the features of buildings that make them unique and interesting. In addition, you'll see how buildings with similar features can be grouped into named categories, such as "Victorian Gothic" and "Art Deco." Next time you're walking through a college campus or a historic downtown, this class will help you recognize the architectural styles you see around you.


A427: Introductory Architecture: Identifying Styles in Splash Spring 18 (Apr. 28, 2018)
Have you ever noticed how strikingly different some buildings look from each other? Wondered what exactly makes old buildings look "old" or new buildings look "new"? Or heard a building described as "Gothic" but didn't know what that really meant? In this class, you'll learn to identify the features of buildings that make them unique and interesting. In addition, you'll see how buildings with similar features can be grouped into named categories, such as "Victorian Gothic" and "Art Deco." Next time you're walking through a college campus or a historic downtown, this class will help you recognize the architectural styles you see around you.


A383: Introductory Architecture: Identifying Styles in Splash Fall 17 (Nov. 04, 2017)
Have you ever noticed how strikingly different some buildings look from each other? Wondered what exactly makes old buildings look "old" or new buildings look "new"? Or heard a building described as "Gothic" but didn't know what that really meant? In this class, you'll learn to identify the features of buildings that make them unique and interesting. In addition, you'll see how buildings with similar features can be grouped into named categories, such as "Victorian Gothic" and "Art Deco." Next time you're walking through a college campus or a historic downtown, this class will help you recognize the architectural styles you see around you.


A305: Introductory Architecture: Identifying Styles in Splash Spring 17 (Apr. 29, 2017)
Have you ever noticed how strikingly different some buildings look from each other? Wondered what exactly makes old buildings look "old" or new buildings look "new"? Or heard a building described as "Gothic" but didn't know what that really meant? In this class, you'll learn to identify the features of buildings that make them unique and interesting. In addition, you'll see how buildings with similar features can be grouped into named categories, such as "Victorian Gothic" and "Art Deco." Next time you're walking through a college campus or a historic downtown, this class will help you recognize the architectural styles you see around you.


A265: Introductory Architecture: Identifying Styles in Splash Fall 2016 (Nov. 05, 2016 - Apr. 29, 2017)
Have you ever noticed how strikingly different some buildings look from each other? Wondered what exactly makes old buildings look "old" or new buildings look "new"? Or heard a building described as "Gothic" but didn't know what that really meant? In this class, you'll learn to identify the features of buildings that make them unique and interesting. In addition, you'll see how buildings with similar features can be grouped into named categories, such as "Victorian Gothic" and "Art Deco." Next time you're walking through a college campus or a historic downtown, this class will help you recognize the architectural styles you see around you.


M213: Create Your Own Web Page in Splash Spring 2016 (Apr. 23, 2016)
Have you ever wanted to build your own website? It's easier than you might think. You don't have to be a programmer to create a functional, elegant website from scratch - you just need to know the markup languages HTML and CSS. This class will teach you the basics of using HTML and CSS to set up and format a website, with plenty of interactive examples. No prior experience is required.


M159: Create Your Own Web Page in Splash Fall 2015 (Oct. 24, 2015)
Have you ever wanted to build your own website? It's easier than you might think. You don't have to be a programmer to create a functional, elegant website from scratch - you just need to know the markup languages HTML and CSS. This class will teach you the basics of using HTML and CSS to set up and format a website, with plenty of interactive examples. No prior experience is required.


M83: Create Your Own Web Page in Splash Spring 2015 (Apr. 18, 2015)
Have you ever wanted to build your own website? It's easier than you might think. You don't have to be a programmer to create a functional, elegant website from scratch - you just need to know the markup languages HTML and CSS. This class will teach you the basics of using HTML and CSS to set up and format a website, with plenty of interactive examples. No prior experience is required.