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 andrew r. cohen
-oct 25 2021
+
+wics talk
+nov 11 4-530 2021
 
 this is the git repository for the upcoming WICS sponsored presentation on distributed learning.
 
+[abstract here](https://git-bioimage.coe.drexel.edu/cohentalk/wicsoct2021/-/blob/main/andy%20wics%20october%202021%20outline.pdf)
+
+30 minutes showing math&movies from cohen's research <br>
+60 minute sing along
+
+
 ## prerequisites:
 * install [nodejs](https://nodejs.org)
 * install [vscode](https://code.visualstudio.com/) 
     * this is optional -- any text editor will work here, but vs code will be featured (because reasons...) 
 
-## getting started
+## suggested background:
+* suitable for beginners
+* key skills to work towards:
+  * know the console ! learn one more of
+    * bash
+    * windows terminal 
+    * wsl
+    * power shell
+    * etc.
+  * where's your firewall?
+  * 
+
+## game day
 * clone the project OR create your own:
     * `git clone git@git-bioimage.coe.drexel.edu:cohentalk/wicsoct2021.git` <br>
   OR