"Eager" is a research area within the field of computer science that focuses on optimizing the performance of algorithms by using a proactive approach. Eager algorithms aim to improve efficiency by making decisions before they are needed, rather than reacting to each situation as it arises. This can involve precomputing data, anticipating user inputs, or dynamically adjusting parameters based on prior knowledge. Eager research often involves developing new strategies for improving speed and resource utilization in computational tasks.