We asked Program Chair Tim Farley to assess the 100-plus abstracts that were submitted during this year’s call. Here’s his report:
Looking at the program, assuming everyone selected to present does in fact present, we actually have a fairly well balanced offering. About half the papers are targeted at the intermediate level, and the other half are pretty evenly split between beginning and advanced levels. Within each level, things are also pretty evenly split between the broad topics of Management, Development, and Testing/Quality Assurance. So, I'm feeling good about that. . .read more about the topics and the robots now.
Intel Layoffs: A Blip or Harbinger of the Next Bust?
In late April, Intel announced it was laying off 784 Portland area employees. Certainly PNSQC members and supporters were among those who got their pink slips from Oregon’s largest private sector employer.
Then on May 9, Intel dropped another bombshell. . .read more and make a comment to keep the debate going.
