From Tuscany to Scotland and Back a Homage to Rocco de Nicola for His 65th Birthday

摘要

Rocco De Nicola graduated at the University of Pisa in Scienze dell'Informazione on December 1978 surnrna cum laude. At the time there were few curricula in Italy with a substantial content of computer science, and Pisa 4-year Scienze dell'Informazione bachelor of science/master of science was among the first available ones (curricula in computer engineering started later). It was an exciting period: a special effort was going on about structuring the syllabi of the courses with respect: to foundational content; to rapidly growing research in proper computer science; and to professional abilities required for the degree holders.