A class of Introduction to Programming students was on its best behavior Wednesday after Microsoft founder Bill Gates unexpectedly stepped in as substitute teacher for the day.
As part of the broadband cable network mtvUââ?¬â?¢s ââ?¬Å?Stand Inââ?¬Â series, in which celebrities drop in to college classrooms unannounced and teach for a day, Gates spoke to Computer Science 302 students about the importance and versatility of pursuing a career in computer programming.
Gates� stop at the University of Wisconsin was also part of a week-long tour of six universities promoting information technology and engineering careers.