Computer Science | Grinnell College

On Thursday, February 9, Kate Ingersoll 2013 and Kimberly Spasaro 2014 will present results from their summer 2011 research:

Our goal was to create a scripting console for the open-source vector-graphics program Inkscape. We'll explain the technical process of creating the console, specifically the method of using dbus to create intra-process communication between internal Inkscape commands and Scheme functions. The presentation will also cover the applications of scriptable media programs, both as a tool for graphic design and as an environment for teaching computer science. The talk will conclude with a thrilling demonstration of the working Inkscape console, as we walk though examples of how simple Scheme commands in the InkScript console can create complex and interesting images.

Refreshments will be served at 4:15 p.m. in the Computer Science Commons (Noyce 3817). The talk, "Media scripting with Inkscape," will follow at 4:30 p.m. in Noyce 3821. Everyone is welcome to attend!

At 4:15 on Thursday, April 22, in Noyce 3821, Jordan Shkolnick 2011, Nora Coon 2010, Jillian Goetz 2010, and Cyrus Witthaus 2010 will present the results of their summer 2009 Mentored Advanced Project, Interactive MediaScripting.

Refreshments will be served at 4:15 p.m. in the Computer Science Commons (Noyce 3817). The talk will follow at 4:30 p.m. in Noyce 3821. Everyone is welcome to attend!