Jennifer Walter

Jennifer Walter Professor of Computer Science

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Professor Walter’s research concentrates on the development and simulation of distributed algorithms. Her particular focus currently involves adapting existing distributed algorithms for use on wireless ad hoc networks and creating new motion planning algorithms for self-reconfigurable robotic systems. Jenny teaches introductory computer science (CMPU-101 and 102), analysis of algorithms (CMPU-241), formal language theory (CMPU-240), computational complexity, computational geometry, and distributed algorithms.

BA, University of Minnesota; MS, PhD, Texas A&M University
At Vassar since 2001

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Email: jewalter@vassar.edu
Phone: 845-437-7449
Office: Sanders Physics
Box: 351

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Departments and Programs

Computer Science

Courses

CMPU 101. Computer Science I: Problem-Solving and Abstraction
CMPU 241. Analysis of Algorithms

In the Media

Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper ’28

During Women’s History Month, Vassar College salutes Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper ’28—alumna, professor emerita, and computer science pioneer. Hopper’s recent posthumous honors include the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the naming of Grace Murray Hopper College at Yale University.

The Legacy of Grace Hopper

The world is waking up to the contributions of Grace Murray Hopper ’28, computer pioneer, Navy rear admiral, and former Vassar assistant professor. Read about Hopper and how she continues to influence young women in computer science.

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