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Computer science puzzler new face to college community
New professor responsible for crossword puzzles
Eric Jones
Issue date: 11/7/07 Section: News
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While he may be a relatively new face at The College of Saint Rose, David Goldschmidt, brings much experience to the burgeoning Computer Science department. Obtaining his Ph.D. after 15 years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Goldschmidt came to Saint Rose with a desire to teach in the area, as well as teach at an education-focused school.
Goldschmidt quotes his father as being his main influence in getting into the Computer Science field.
"When I was a kid, he had a computer camp…I was about eight or nine years old and started using some of those old beasts…those Apple IIs and old computers from back in the 80's. He got me started on computers very early." Goldschmidt currently has an old Apple II in his office, acting as a subtle reminder as to how far computing has come in those past 20 years.
While in class, Goldschmidt believes the best way for students to learn the material is to actually have hands-on time with it.
"I don't like to stand up and talk for two hours of lecture, so it's easier to spend time showing students by doing labs and doing hands-on work." For some of his classes, Goldschmidt teaches his students how to create various simple computer games, in order to have a bit of fun while learning.
John Avitable, also a Computer Science professor, believes that Goldschmidt is a great addition to Saint Rose.
"He's an excellent professor," said Avitable. "He's really involved and works very close with his students, and he has a wide range of interests."
"I think he's a really good professor" said Amanda Gross, a freshman currently taking one of Goldschmidt's classes.
Goldschmidt's hobbies include writing and solving various kinds of puzzles, especially crossword puzzles - you can find his puzzles every week right here in The Chronicle. For his students, present and future, he does have some words of advice.
"People always say to exercise and be healthy, but doing things like crossword puzzles and games keep the mind healthy. You should always exercise the mind."
Goldschmidt quotes his father as being his main influence in getting into the Computer Science field.
"When I was a kid, he had a computer camp…I was about eight or nine years old and started using some of those old beasts…those Apple IIs and old computers from back in the 80's. He got me started on computers very early." Goldschmidt currently has an old Apple II in his office, acting as a subtle reminder as to how far computing has come in those past 20 years.
While in class, Goldschmidt believes the best way for students to learn the material is to actually have hands-on time with it.
"I don't like to stand up and talk for two hours of lecture, so it's easier to spend time showing students by doing labs and doing hands-on work." For some of his classes, Goldschmidt teaches his students how to create various simple computer games, in order to have a bit of fun while learning.
John Avitable, also a Computer Science professor, believes that Goldschmidt is a great addition to Saint Rose.
"He's an excellent professor," said Avitable. "He's really involved and works very close with his students, and he has a wide range of interests."
"I think he's a really good professor" said Amanda Gross, a freshman currently taking one of Goldschmidt's classes.
Goldschmidt's hobbies include writing and solving various kinds of puzzles, especially crossword puzzles - you can find his puzzles every week right here in The Chronicle. For his students, present and future, he does have some words of advice.
"People always say to exercise and be healthy, but doing things like crossword puzzles and games keep the mind healthy. You should always exercise the mind."
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