ACM Crossroads Student Magazine 

About: ACM Crossroads Student Magazine is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): The Internet & Work (electrical). It has an ISSN identifier of 0741-2037. Over the lifetime, 826 publications have been published receiving 9040 citations.

Communications of the ACM

Abstract: Communications of the ACM (CACM for short, not the best sounding acronym around) is the ACM’s flagship magazine. Started in 1957, CACM is handy for keeping up to date on current research being carried out across all topics of computer science and realworld applications. CACM has had an illustrious past with many influential pieces of work and debates started within its pages. These include Hoare’s presentation of the Quicksort algorithm; Rivest, Shamir and Adleman’s description of the first publickey cryptosystem RSA; and Dijkstra’s famous letter against the use of GOTO. In addition to the print edition, which is released monthly, there is a fantastic website (http://cacm.acm. org/) that showcases not only the most recent edition but all previous CACM articles as well, readable online as well as downloadable as a PDF. In addition, the website lets you browse for articles by subject, a handy feature if you want to focus on a particular topic. CACM is really essential reading. Pretty much guaranteed to contain content that is interesting to anyone, it keeps tabs on the latest in computer science. It is a valuable asset for us students, who tend to delve deep into a particular area of CS and forget everything that is happening around us. — Daniel Gooch U ndergraduate research is like a box of chocolates: You never know what kind of project you will get. That being said, there are still a few things you should know to get the most out of the experience.

Analyzing the Amazon Mechanical Turk marketplace

Abstract: An associate professor at New York Universitys Stern School of Business uncovers answers about who are the employers in paid crowdsourcing, what tasks they post, and how much they pay.

What is web 2.0

Abstract: Ask a dozen Internet experts what the term Web 2.0 means, and you'll get a dozen different answers. Some say that Web 2.0 is a set of philosophies and practices that provide Web users with a deep and rich experience. Others say it's a new collection of applications and technologies that make it easier for people to find information and connect with one another online. A few journalists maintain that the term doesn't mean anything at all -it's just a marketing ploy used to hype social networking sites.

An introduction to intrusion detection

Abstract: A computer system should provide confidentiality, integrity and assurance against denial of service. However, due to increased connectivity (especially on the Internet), and the vast spectrum of financial possibilities that are opening up, more and more systems are subject to attack by intruders. These subversion attempts try to exploit flaws in the operating system as well as in application programs and have resulted in spectacular incidents like the Internet Worm incident of 1988 [12].

ICT for education

Abstract: The idea of using computers in education has a fairly long history, but the role they play has changed over the years. Early uses often involved using a computer in an instructional capacity, effectively playing the role of the teacher transferring knowledge to an individual. Over time, common use has involved many more collaborative and online elements. The ability for students to work together and to receive quicker feedback from instructors in a classroom setting shows promise for improving the acquisition of knowledge. There are additional benefits that come with the ability to use the same technology outside of the classroom to maintain interaction with classmates and access to external educational resources. Apple tried to take advantage of the rapidly developing educational technology market in the late 1990s by introducing the eMate 300, but the technology was still too expensive to take off. The eMate was discontinued just one year after its release. The more recent One Laptop per Child (OLPC) project has, however, seen some success with its inexpensive XO-1 laptop. OLPC is targeting education, but is focused on developing nations and other underdeveloped regions. As the technology continues to get cheaper, such products will only become more accessible to those in need. —Finn Kuusisto their accounts restored or updated. This adds convenience to the customer who is no longer constrained by timing and distance, and reduces the costs of the network operators tasked with handling cash payments. This integration typifies the kinds of innovations that are set to bring about dramatic changes in the way businesses model themselves, while opening up immense new opportunities for entrepreneurs. Where Internet access is limited, such feature phone applications can do for developing countries what online payment methods did for the developing world. As FabFi seeks to expand, bringing WiFi connectivity to remote areas, the stage is indeed being set to channel the demonstrated innovative ability of higher bandwidth applications to address developing country needs—all served by open source ware and open source techniques. The impact could indeed be significant. My experience working with the DLab class and FabFi project has given me the opportunity to learn about extending advanced technologies using low cost techniques, and also to meet innovative young entrepreneurs implementing their visions, which has been a great inspiration. It is perhaps most interesting to see how engineering innovation from students in the U.S. can be combined with locallygrown innovation in Kenya to create new business models that can be exported globally. I hope educational programs such as these help foster stronger collaboration between engineering students, entrepreneurs, and ICT organizations around the world.