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Computer science as a core subject: three generations, one goal
Computer science will become a core subject in Swiss baccalaureate schools from the 2024/25 school year onwards. In this conversation, three generations of professors who have committed themselves to this cause look at the past and future of the school subject of computer science.
The fascination of theoretical computer science
Since 1996, Emo Welzl has been a professor at the Institute of Theoretical Computer Science. As he will be retiring at the end of January, we look back on his career in this interview and learn how he found his way into theoretical computer science and what fascinates him about it.
Mosaic: a novel neuromorphic artificial neural network circuit architecture
Mosaic is inspired by the small-​world connectivity of the brain, with significant power reduction for routing information on Neuromorphic systems.
Nako Nakatsuka receives prestigious Prix Zonta
Dr. Nako Nakatsuka, currently senior scientist at the Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, was awarded with the prestigious Prix Zonta on 10 November. The Prix Zonta, endowed with CHF 30,000, symbolises the commitment to the outstanding position of women in science.
Computer Science is now a basic subject in Swiss cantonal schools
Computer Science will finally become a basic subject at Swiss high schools. This was passed by the Federal Council with the full revision of the Matura Recognition Ordinance.
Graphene photodetector shows unprecedented speed
Scientists at the Institute for Electromagnetic Fields (IEF) have developed the world's fastest photodetector. By using metamaterials and graphene, it achieves an impressive bandwidth of over 500 GHz.