JMU
Innovation and Creativity
in Computer Science/Software Engineering


Prof. David Bernstein
James Madison University

Computer Science Department
bernstdh@jmu.edu


Background
Creativity in Computer Science
Creativity in Computer Science (cont.)
Ways to be Creative

Nerd Humor - Moments of Inspiration

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/moments_of_inspiration.png
(Courtesy of xkcd)
Ways to be Creative in Computer Science
An Example
Now It's Your Turn
Now It's Your Turn (cont.)
Part 1: A p-Creative Algorithm
Now It's Your Turn (cont.)
Part 2: Design a Creative Product
Now It's Your Turn (cont.)
Part 3: Operationalize a Product Design