Electronic mail: kay@uci.edu
Postal: ICS, UC Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-3440
Fax: (949) 824-4056
Office: 5th floor, Donald Bren Hall
As of July 2018, I am retired from active duty.
I'm still available by electronic mail;
I'll be glad to hear from you and in most cases
I'll respond within a day or two. But I'm being selective about taking on new tasks and responsibilities.
Teaching at UCI
Previous courses
For students
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Outside of ICS
UCI UTeach program, where undergrads become seminar instructors (Faculty Director, 2015–2018)
The systemwide University Committee on Academic Computing and Communications (UCACC) (Chair, 2015–17)
The systemwide University Committee on Educational Policy (UCEP) (Chair, 2010–11)
The UCI Council on Educational Policy (CEP)
(Chair, 2006–07)
Publications, presentations, conferences, workshops
Consulting in the area of computer law and "forensic computer science," working with other attorneys on computer-related legal matters or as an arbitrator, mediator, or expert witness
Academic interests
Computer law, including intellectual property protection for software and in cyberspace
Computer science education, including introductory curricula and pedagogy, evaluation of student software, training and advising of instructors, and the development of career positions in universities for teaching-oriented faculty
Human-computer interaction, including information visualization and the design of tools and environments for teaching introductory programming
Extracurricular interests
Domestic and international travel
Contemporary and Japanese art
Architectural and nature photography
Preparing and consuming diverse cuisines
Reading The New Yorker, crime fiction, and much else
