Prof. Stewart Weiss, Department of Computer Science, Hunter College
“Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination.” - Bertrand Russell
Department of Computer Science at Hunter College of the City University of New York (1987 - 2025)
My most recent effort was authoring a book on system programming in Linux, available through No Starch Press. It is expected to be available for purchase on Amazon in October, 2025. Previously, I worked in curriculum development, integrating free and open source software development into the educational process. Before that I worked in computational biophysics and biology, software testing, formal methods, computer-based ophthalmological diagnostic tests and psychophysical testing.
Ph. D., (Computer Science), Courant Institute of Mathematical Science, New York University, 1987
M. S., (Computer Science), Courant Institute of Mathematical Science, New York University, 1984
B. A., summa cum laude, (Mathematics), Hunter College of CUNY, 1982
B. Architecture, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, 1973
After graduating from the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art with a bachelor's degree in architecture, I spent seven years initially working in architectural offices, and later, operating my own design and construction company. In 1980, for various reasons, I returned to school to change careers. I received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Hunter College and went on to the Courant Institute for Mathematical Sciences to work on my doctoral degree. At the “Courant”, I worked under the guidance of Elaine Weyuker, my advisor, and with much help from Martin Davis, to both of whom I am deeply grateful for sharpening my understanding of theoretical computer science and logic.
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