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# *Subject:* Invitation: Extreme Tech Seminar #

This is an announcement and an invitation to participate in the Tech Seminar being held at CoreDial.

## What ##

A regular meeting to systematically study of technology topics using significant works in the field as a guide.  

Spefically we want to start the Tech Seminar with a study of one of the most influential computer-science texts _Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs_ by Abelson, Sussman, and Sussman commonly known as [SICP](http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/)

Each session will be a discussion led and moderated by someone, but in order for it to be most valuable if everyone actively participates.  The title [seminar](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminar) was chosen based on the description on Wikipedia which fits our idea of how this should go.

## When ##

I want to say biweekly, but sadly that means both every two weeks or twice a week.  So to avoid confusion I'll say fortnightly.  We want the first meeting to be Monday, May 5, 2014.  The meetings will start at 6 PM.  And let's count on about 60-90 minutes for them.

This means the first three meetings will be:

* 5/5/2014
* 5/19/2014
* 6/2/2014

We wanted it to be more frequent than monthly but weekly was too frequent.

## Where ##

The CoreDial large conference room in suite 100.

## Who ##

Any and all CoreDial employees who are interested in a topic are welcome to participate.  

It is being organized by Kevin McAllister and Correl Roush.  If you have questions send us email or come find us and talk to us.

## How ##

To participate you would do the assigned reading, work through some exercises if any, and show up ready to ask and answer questions.  The leader of the session will bring some discussion questions or exercises ready to ask the group.

The text is available for free.  You can view the HTML version of it [here](http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-text/book/book.html).  Or there are some other ebook versions maintaned by third parties available [here](http://sicpebook.wordpress.com/ebook/).

The sessions will usually consist of questions/exercises driving the discussion.  If you have your own questions, bring them and don't be shy.  The session leader's questions are to help us make sure we don't just sit in a room and not cover the interesting points in the chapter.

Go sign up for the Google Group [Extreme Tech Seminar](https://groups.google.com/d/forum/extreme-tech-seminar) to receive email announcements and to discuss things regarding the seminar.

## Why ##

To learn and grow.  To keep from getting too comfortable and lazy in our careers.  To learn from each other.  Because we're nerds and think programming and technology is awesome and want to share this sort of fun with other people who get excited about it too.
the H1 was overwhelming in size Wanted to clarify this is a private, non-CoreDial run endeavor which CoreDial is cooperating with and providing facilities. And hopefully some food. 2014-04-26 21:12:44 +00:00			`# Subject: Invitation: Extreme Tech Seminar #`
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the H1 was overwhelming in size Wanted to clarify this is a private, non-CoreDial run endeavor which CoreDial is cooperating with and providing facilities. And hopefully some food. 2014-04-26 21:12:44 +00:00			`This is an announcement and an invitation to participate in the Tech Seminar being held at CoreDial.`
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Change the Header levels The poor Subject looked small and lonely compared to the awesome power of the questions. 2014-04-26 21:10:22 +00:00			`## What ##`
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			`A regular meeting to systematically study of technology topics using significant works in the field as a guide.`

			`Spefically we want to start the Tech Seminar with a study of one of the most influential computer-science texts _Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs_ by Abelson, Sussman, and Sussman commonly known as [SICP](http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/)`

			`Each session will be a discussion led and moderated by someone, but in order for it to be most valuable if everyone actively participates. The title [seminar](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminar) was chosen based on the description on Wikipedia which fits our idea of how this should go.`

Change the Header levels The poor Subject looked small and lonely compared to the awesome power of the questions. 2014-04-26 21:10:22 +00:00			`## When ##`
Adding announcement file 2014-04-26 20:58:23 +00:00
			`I want to say biweekly, but sadly that means both every two weeks or twice a week. So to avoid confusion I'll say fortnightly. We want the first meeting to be Monday, May 5, 2014. The meetings will start at 6 PM. And let's count on about 60-90 minutes for them.`

			`This means the first three meetings will be:`
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			`* 5/5/2014`
			`* 5/19/2014`
			`* 6/2/2014`
Adding announcement file 2014-04-26 20:58:23 +00:00
			`We wanted it to be more frequent than monthly but weekly was too frequent.`

Change the Header levels The poor Subject looked small and lonely compared to the awesome power of the questions. 2014-04-26 21:10:22 +00:00			`## Where ##`
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			`The CoreDial large conference room in suite 100.`

Change the Header levels The poor Subject looked small and lonely compared to the awesome power of the questions. 2014-04-26 21:10:22 +00:00			`## Who ##`
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			`Any and all CoreDial employees who are interested in a topic are welcome to participate.`

Updated the headers, added another sentence to the "who" section 2014-04-26 21:01:13 +00:00			`It is being organized by Kevin McAllister and Correl Roush. If you have questions send us email or come find us and talk to us.`
Adding announcement file 2014-04-26 20:58:23 +00:00
Change the Header levels The poor Subject looked small and lonely compared to the awesome power of the questions. 2014-04-26 21:10:22 +00:00			`## How ##`
Adding announcement file 2014-04-26 20:58:23 +00:00
			`To participate you would do the assigned reading, work through some exercises if any, and show up ready to ask and answer questions. The leader of the session will bring some discussion questions or exercises ready to ask the group.`

Added links to book in the How section. 2014-04-27 23:25:16 +00:00			`The text is available for free. You can view the HTML version of it [here](http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-text/book/book.html). Or there are some other ebook versions maintaned by third parties available [here](http://sicpebook.wordpress.com/ebook/).`

Adding announcement file 2014-04-26 20:58:23 +00:00			`The sessions will usually consist of questions/exercises driving the discussion. If you have your own questions, bring them and don't be shy. The session leader's questions are to help us make sure we don't just sit in a room and not cover the interesting points in the chapter.`

			`Go sign up for the Google Group [Extreme Tech Seminar](https://groups.google.com/d/forum/extreme-tech-seminar) to receive email announcements and to discuss things regarding the seminar.`

Change the Header levels The poor Subject looked small and lonely compared to the awesome power of the questions. 2014-04-26 21:10:22 +00:00			`## Why ##`
Adding announcement file 2014-04-26 20:58:23 +00:00
			`To learn and grow. To keep from getting too comfortable and lazy in our careers. To learn from each other. Because we're nerds and think programming and technology is awesome and want to share this sort of fun with other people who get excited about it too.`