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US liberal arts could shift focus to help post-study work options

The PIE News

Over 240,000 students went to study maths and computer science, engineering programs also received just over 200,000 – and business and management was the third most popular, with 157,000. Understanding the competencies mastered in the study of English, history, the arts, or other creative disciplines opens possible career paths.

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Closing Higher Ed’s Equity Gaps

Inside Higher Ed

” It goes on, “Even a few decades ago, no one could have fully anticipated future investments in computer science, quantum computing, or climate science—fields where Princeton is now a leader.” ” Is Princeton truly a leader in these fields?

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

Women in Engineering and Computer Science Program (WIECS) Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering and Computer Science WIECS fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages women students to earn degrees and ultimately pursue careers in engineering and computer science. Chicago, Ill.;

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Academic experts offer advice on ChatGPT

Inside Higher Ed

That’s a big question about the purpose of writing—not one we can delegate to computer science. Mina Lee, doctoral student in computer science, Stanford University. Neem, professor of history, Western Washington University. Delegate Responsibilities. Remind Students to Think.

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Why we need better data on faculty diversity (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Data describing the institutions from which faculty members receive doctoral degrees can also inform understanding of (the lack of) diversity of perspectives and the potential advantages and disadvantages that different faculty members have.

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If You Were Designing Cal State Today: A Proposal Out of MIT

eLiterate

This was back in the 1990s, so it was early for a professor outside of an education or computer science department to be thinking about such things. The focus of NEI will be on majors such as computer science and business, and eventually, broader areas of engineering and design. That’s fair.