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2023 wrapped: The biggest trends in higher ed—and the most read stories

University Business

Computer science degrees are still red hot. These colleges boast the best offerings Enrollment in computer science continues to surge. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected a 21% growth in demand for computer scientists by 2031. Notably, seven conservative institutions are in predominantly liberal states.

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Guide, Don’t Hide: Maximizing Course Assignments with ChatGPT Integration

Faculty Focus

Early approaches in the field of generative AI are situated within 1950s-60s computer science and AI research and “aimed to mimic human expertise to generate outputs” (ChatGPT, 2023). 2006) Assessing technology integration: The RAT – replacement, amplification, and transformation – framework [Paper]. and Scharber. 2023, May 18).

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“Too good to be true” – the young Africans receiving international scholarships

The PIE News

At school, a computer science exam meant labelling the parts of the machine on a diagram as there were no actual computers. I don’t know if I would have gotten a visa… if it was now,” says Femi-Oyewo, who received a scholarship to study in the US in 2006.

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China and India still dominate international scholars field in US

The PIE News

The number dropped below 100,000 in 2020/21 for the first time since the 2006/7 academic year – a total it has not yet returned to. At 79%, most international scholars specialised in the STEM fields, which included physical and life sciences, engineering, health professions, math and computer science, and agriculture.

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Context, Cultural Insight Bring Diversity to the Dramatic Arts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As an undergraduate at the University of California (UC), Santa Barbara, Lee was a computer science major. For her first book, A History of Asian American Theatre (2006), she interviewed over 70 people. I hope the students who study with me don’t just stop at learning about the violence, but what we can do to support each other.

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Carnegie Mellon–Africa receives $275M investment

Inside Higher Ed

But he said the growth of the tech sector and computer science, areas where CMU prides itself on being a leading name, has led to renewed interest from foundations like MasterCard—and, he hopes, more equity in their investments. David Himbara says he witnessed those abuses firsthand.

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Freedom of speech and students’ unions

SRHE

What might have been possible in a school classroom setting could not apply to a cohort of hundreds of students on a computer science course, for example. Staff training was advised, so that they might notice changes in behaviour likely to be related to susceptibility to terrorist activities.