[APPLAUSE] So when MIT decided to commit to creating the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing, it was clear to us that this was what we needed to do. What was less clear to us was exactly how we should do it. In a somewhat uncharacteristic fashion for an academic institution, we basically decided that we should simply declare our intentions to establish this college, then set about the business of creating the college together as a community. In that context, it seemed entirely appropriate that we convene an event like this to discuss how to teach computer science, not only amongst ourselves, but with experts and friends from other institutions. We also recently created five working groups that are contemplating various aspects of the College. Many of the members of those working groups are here to listen and learn today. And I'm confident that what we learn today will, indeed, shape our framing of the College. I want to thank the organizers for this event, in particula…
[APPLAUSE] So when MIT decided to commit to creating the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing, it was clear to us that this was what we needed to do. What was less clear to us was exactly how we should do it. In a somewhat uncharacteristic fashion for an academic institution, we basically decided that we should simply declare our intentions to establish this college, then set about the business of creating the college together as a community. In that context, it seemed entirely appropriate that we convene an event like this to discuss how to teach computer science, not only amongst ourselves, but with experts and friends from other institutions. We also recently created five working groups that are contemplating various aspects of the College. Many of the members of those working groups are here to listen and learn today. And I'm confident that what we learn today will, indeed, shape our framing of the College. I want to thank the organizers for this event, in particula…