Clifford Stoll

Clifford Stoll

  • Clifford Stoll
  • astronomer, author & teacher

Clifford Stoll is best known for work in tracking down the hacker Markus Hess in 1986, and his book which documents the event -- 'The Cuckoo's Egg.' After graduating from the University of Arizona with a PhD in 1980, he worked as the chief assistant engineer at WBFO, a Buffalo-based radio station. He worked here until beginning his investigation into Markus Hess, at which point he became employed at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.  In addition to 'The Cuckoo's Egg,' Stoll also wrote 'Silicon Snake Oil' and 'High-Tech Heretic: Reflections of a Computer Contrarian.' The keynotes by Clifford Stoll provide fascinating insight into his exciting and interesting career and life experiences.

Presentations at Calvin University

Throw Away Your Computer and Get an Education
Part of the: January Series
Tuesday, January 20, 2004 12:30:00 PM
Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium

Publication(s) for this event

High Tech Heretic: Why Computers Don't Belong in the Classroom and Other Reflections by a Computer Contrarian

High Tech Heretic: Why Computers Don't Belong in the Classroom and Other Reflections by a Computer Contrarian
by Clifford Stoll
Doubleday (October 19, 1999)



Silicon Snake Oil: A Skeptical View of Computing
Part of the: January Series
Wednesday, January 28, 1998 12:30:00 PM
Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium

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