Kevin Leach
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Software coders hate in-person interruptions, but physiological stress measures tell a different story
It’s an intimidating prospect to interrupt a software engineer who has achieved a flow state — someone who is completely focused and absorbed in the task at hand. Like anyone, it takes time for coders to reengage in their work, meaning interruptions from bosses, co-workers, and email and messaging… Read MoreApr. 28, 2025
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Vanderbilt researchers receive $2 million ARPA-H contract to improve software security in medical devices
It’s an intimidating prospect to interrupt a software engineer who has achieved a flow state — someone who is completely focused and absorbed in the task at hand. Like anyone, it takes time for coders to reengage in their work, meaning interruptions from bosses, co-workers, and email and messaging… Read MoreMay. 21, 2024
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Computer science professors, students receive prestigious software engineering research awards
It’s an intimidating prospect to interrupt a software engineer who has achieved a flow state — someone who is completely focused and absorbed in the task at hand. Like anyone, it takes time for coders to reengage in their work, meaning interruptions from bosses, co-workers, and email and messaging… Read MoreMar. 21, 2024
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Leach receives Amazon Research Award to build a document understanding dataset
It’s an intimidating prospect to interrupt a software engineer who has achieved a flow state — someone who is completely focused and absorbed in the task at hand. Like anyone, it takes time for coders to reengage in their work, meaning interruptions from bosses, co-workers, and email and messaging… Read MoreApr. 18, 2023