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Pioneers discuss the challenges facing computer science

Inside Higher Ed

Though the 28 laureates in attendance this year gave and listened to each other’s talks with optimistic titles such as “Computing for Social Good,” Inside Higher Ed took the opportunity to ask them questions about computer science’s challenges in higher education. Missing Seats at Important Tables.

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

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Republican-led states have aimed their sights at diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, thanks to a strong charge by Florida Gov. Computer science degrees are still red hot. These colleges boast the best offerings Enrollment in computer science continues to surge. In a surge of innovation, U.S.

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Preparing for the Next 330 Years (letter)

Inside Higher Ed

In 2019, for example, the Student Assembly submitted its own report advocating for increased emphasis in data fluency throughout the curriculum (note if you would like to see how exceptional W&M students are I recommend you read this report). In just the past two years, the number of computer science degrees went from 78 to 93.

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Carnegie Mellon–Africa receives $275M investment

Inside Higher Ed

The graduate school has offered two-year master’s degrees through CMU’s renowned college of engineering since 2011. “Our mission is to be as inclusive as possible,” Robinson said. In 2019 CMU-Africa moved into a new $10 million campus financed by the Rwandan government. ambassador’s house.

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Funding Research for Tier Two Institutions with NSF: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 165 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan

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Podcast Highlights NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines is a $44 million investment that promotes competition and exploits the innate potential of the region through partnerships. About Our Podcast Guest The Honorable Sethuraman Panchanathan is a computer scientist and engineer and the 15th director of the U.S.