Barnard College Computing Fellows
Baker Computing Fellow
Bregman Computing Fellow

Mission:  "As the use of computers in teaching and learning at Barnard has become more prevalent, the need for computing support and training has also increased. To help address this need, a cadre of students will be selected to serve as computing fellows, who will be familiarized with Barnard's computing network and will be trained in computer skills and usage. Once trained, they will assist faculty and students to provide training on specific software programs that will enhance coursework and research activities. As the program develops, computing fellows will be assigned to support courses with significant electronic content in various departments throughout the college. They will also staff the more specialized technical labs on campus, enabling more ready access to, and expanded understanding of, the capabilities provided by these facilities."

Past projects

Africana Studies’ website: Redesigned and updated the department’s webpage.

 Library: Coded library forms in Java-script, allowing users to submit help requests online.

 ArcGIS: Updated ArcGIS software on the Economics department computers including Faculty, student labs [Economics lab & 401 Altschul], Environmental Studies department, etc.

 Archives: Completed editing and archiving video for the Archives department.  Posted videos online allowing individuals to view streaming videos from the Barnard Archives.  Updated and maintained the department website.

 Physical Education: Assisted department in scanning and editing photographs for the department webpage.

 EdTech: Assisted in the redesign and update of the department website. 

 Women’s studies: Assisted the department in design and update of the department website.  Edited images and coded in Java-script to rotate images. 

 Dance: Edited content for department webpage. 

 Philosophy: Assisted department administrator in linking/uploading the department website. 

Archives: Transferred video from mini-DV tapes to the computer.  Edited video with Final Cut Pro, iDVD and iMovie, for online viewing.  Did research on various formats for viewing video clips online, which were the best formats for specific browsers and learned how to export video to these formats.  Uploaded videos in .mp4 format for viewing with QuickTime on multiple internet browsers.

 Spanish: Transferred digital video captured on tape from Professor’s trip to Cuba to the computer.  Edited videos to and exported into playback format using Final Cut Pro [for viewing on the computer] and iDVD [for viewing on DVD players].  Created chapter markers in iDVD for easy navigation during class sessions.

 Residential Life: Assisted web developer and department administrator with encoding and uploading their department website.

 Provost: Created the following web pages for the website:

 ArcGIS: Assisted in installing and upgrading ArcGIS software in the Environmental Science Lab (401 Altschul).

Our advertisement:  Barnard's Academic Technologies Department is interviewing students to work as Computing Fellows. These students train and support other students on special projects including digital video and related web development. A basic understanding of computers, HTML, and good communications skills needed. We need quick learners who are motivated and responsible. Will train on specifics.  $12 per hour, 8-10 hours per week of which there should be at least one continuous 4-hour block, may require some evening hours.

last update 11/15/05