topcoder (fwd)

[John Duff <jfduff@xxxxxxx>]

Here's something you may or may not have heard about that might interest 
y'all...

> 
> John --
> 
> you should check out www.topcoder.com.  assuming you've checked it out, i
> was wondering what you think about sending a lug-l email to plug it.  i've
> already got posters up in 3 of the cs labs (probably get 232 soon too) but i
> think the extra notice couldn't help.  it's completely legit and i think the
> collegiate challenge would be a fun thing for anyone who likes to program.
> the competition is pretty rough, as a few of the top guys are stanford/mit
> students (indeed stanford's red acm team all compete regularly).  i'll grant
> that the competitions are essentially algorithm programming, and people with
> strong math background do have a slight advantage, but it's a good way to
> put all the crazy algorithms we learn to good use (or learn about them
> semesters ahead of school schedule).
> 
> oh and btw, if you register could you pls put me as a member reference?  my
> handle is "Joe".  thx.
> 
> -- joe
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