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parameters will affect the brake time-points in each test case as well as the residual velocity in case of a collision with a target vehicle. Method: A formal model using a graph-based representation of the allowed variances based on relevant time-points allows the selection of relevant trajectories as test

Computer science faculty must attract and retain students by offer-ing innovative courses that spark student interest, yet still teach core, computer science concepts. These efforts have become par-ticularly important as computer science enrollments have declined, thus increasing concerns for attracting and retaining students. We describe an innovative course that leverages students ’ interest in computer security issues to attract and retain technically-oriented students. Our initial vision was to offer a course covering computer viruses—a subject that even a novice computer user has some familiarity. To avoid the controversy associated with teaching stu-dents how to write malicious software, we focused the course on techniques for defending against viruses, so we named the course Defense Against the Dark Arts. In teaching the course, we have found the subject matter provides an engaging way to introduce and reinforce many important computer science concepts that other courses often cover, most particularly, the traditional com-piler course. We have taught the course three times at two separate institutions, with a third school soon to follow. The course has been well received by students—completely filling each semester with enrollments that are four to five times greater than the com-piler course. Furthermore, student surveys indicate that the course raises students ’ awareness of computer security while introducing students to important program translation and analysis concepts.

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First and foremost, I would like to thank my advisor, Prof. Jennifer E. Michaels. I am most appreciative of your guidance over the last four years, from the basics of elastic waves to both short- and long-term career advice. I have grown a tremendous amount, both profes-sionally and personally, and am deeply grateful for your mentorship, patience, and support. I would also like to thank my Ph.D. committee for their valuable insight and sugges-

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