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Defying the Odds, Seltzer Wins CS Tenure

Raising her child, managing her research interests and teaching her primary undergraduate course, Computer Science 50: "Introduction to Computer Science I," proved difficult.

According to Seltzer, there wasn't a whole lot of choice involved. To gain tenure in her field, she said she couldn't afford to take too much time off.

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"To put your research on hold for a year is nearly impossible," she said. "And there are grad students who need to be advised."

Her solution: Bring Tynan to work. The decision proved popular among her friends, colleagues and students.

"Margo's kids are so much nicer than mine," laughed Professor of Physics Melissa Franklin. "They're low maintenance."

For seven months, Seltzer brought

Tynan to the office.

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