Kim Bruce

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Kim B. Bruce is an American computer scientist. He is the Emeritus Reuben C. and Eleanor Winslow Professor of Computer Science at Pomona College, [1] and was previously the Frederick Latimer Wells Professor of Computer Science at Williams College. [1] He helped establish the computer science departments at both institutions. [2] His work focuses on the design of programming languages. [1]

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Early life and education

Bruce attended Pomona College. He then received his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. [1]

Career

Bruce was the Frederick Latimer Wells Professor of Computer Science at Williams College for 28 years. [1] He then moved to teach at his alma mater, Pomona. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Kim B. Bruce". Pomona College. May 29, 2015. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  2. Xia, Rosanna (March 13, 2018). "A new kind of computer science major delves into how technology is reshaping society". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved May 24, 2021.