What Kiri Wagstaff has done in 2008

Recent stories by and about Kiri Wagstaff

The last time I saw Kiri Wagstaff

was today, live, on the Internets! :)

I was giddy when I learned she’d be teaching a course in Machine Learning (she’s a leading expert) and the class would be recorded and I could sit in (free education! no commute! woo!).

She presents clearly and with enthusiasm, working from the white board to better involve her students. Her material is sprinkled with real-world examples. Not only have I learned a lot – she’s piqued my interest in learning more about the field. (And what higher compliment could there be?)

Why I admire Jim Carson

I learn something new from each conversation I have with Jim. (And what higher compliment could there be?) He is unquenchably positive, un chef extraordinaire, and a master of the Harvard Semicolon. He can take a sunrise and sprinkle it with dew. He has an appetite for challenges and continuous learning that I admire with my whole being. Among other talents, he can take the most grim scenes of mindless bureaucracy and paint them with technicolor humor. He wields his powers for awesome with grace and generosity. I’m honored to have him as my friend.

A story about Kiri Wagstaff

She’s a kindred spirit, capably engaging in discussions on diverse and delightfully unique topics like learning-induced endorphins, multi-layered roasting of marshmallows, Oxford Commas and weather forecast quality. :-D

A story about LearningNerd

Anyone who postpones college a year so she can indulge in a year of self-learning has my highest regard. Check out her awesome blog!

Why I admire Kiri Wagstaff

Wkiri’s curiosity and her drive to sate it make her one of the most interesting and formidably intelligent people I’ve met.

May she be the first to Mars!


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