November 5, 1999

Computer Scientists Unhappy in Academe

To the Editor:

Robin Wilson's "Computer Scientists Flee Academe for Industry's Greener Pastures" (September 24) is an interesting discussion about the faculty shortage in computer science. The article describes the pull from industry, which exacerbates the problem of teaching the rapidly growing numbers of students.

One thing the article didn't discuss is how universities can push computer-science faculty members out. Overflowing classes, inadequate