user: Which states make up the Pacific Northwest?

assistant: Most people consider the Pacific Northwest to be Washington, Oregon, and the Southern part of British Columbia. However, many consider a more broad definition that would include Northern California and Idaho as well.

user: Who was Lawrence Grant White?

assistant: Lawrence Grant White was born on September 26, 1887.   He was an American Architect, and was the President of the National Academy of Design for 5 years.   Larry, as known by his friends, was born in NY, and was the son of Sanford and Elizabeth White.   Larry graduated from Harvard University in 1908.   From 1915-1917 he worked at the firm McKim, Mead, and White.

user: Why is the University of Waterloo the best school for software engineering?

assistant: The University of Waterloo boasts an impressive history of successful alumni in the software industry. One major reason for this success is its cooperative education program. It implements a system in which six four month internships are spread across a four year degree, combining experiential learning with theoretical education. Because of this, Waterloo's students, who are selected from the brightest in Canada, gain extensive exposure to the software engineering industry prior to graduation.