Coursera blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

As roles and industries are being rapidly reshaped by digital transformation, so are the skills and educational experience that roles will require. Students can specialise in one of seven in-demand areas: ML and AI, data science, web and mobile development, physical computing and IoT, game development, VR, or UX.

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Campus Technology

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

CodePath, a nonprofit focused on computer science education for students in underserved communities, recently received $1 million in funding from Google to grow its programs in Atlanta and Chicago.

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Campus Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Google and its charitable foundation Google.org have announced $20 million in new grants to help expand access to computer science education to millions more students in under-resourced communities across the country, particularly rural and urban areas.

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Coursera blog

MARCH 1, 2023

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera Today, I’m happy to announce an online Master of Computer Science* from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), the No. “We are pleased to announce the first Peruvian master degree on Coursera, in an effort to provide high- quality education to the world.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JANUARY 19, 2023

Lack of hands-on experience is one of the biggest obstacles for recent computer information science graduates seeking employment. An inexperienced employee can become a liability for an employer due to potential errors and omissions that could lead to software or network vulnerabilities or privacy risks.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Greece is gearing up for an international education boom, with its universities focused on an internationalisation drive and the inception of new Study in Greece initiatives, according to a key stakeholder. Indians generally want to come for a master’s degree, or a bachelor’s in economics or computer science.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

Jayadeva holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Master of Library and Information Science from Queens College as well as a Ph.D. in education, instructional design, and technology from Liberty University.

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University Business

MAY 4, 2023

Credentials holders in computer-related fields, such as computer science, computer engineering and computer and information sciences, are the country’s most lucrative students early into their careers, according to Department of Education data compiled by The HEA Group and College Scorecard.

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Campus Technology

JULY 26, 2023

In addition to basic computer science, data competencies, and the mathematics and statistics behind AI and machine learning, there are a range of social impacts to consider: AI risk, ethics, privacy, questions of bias, etc. What skills will students need for the workforce of the future in an age dominated by artificial intelligence?

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University Business

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Educational institutions are in dire need of cybersecurity professionals as criminal organizations continue to set their sights on the education sector. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently announced the expansion of its cybersecurity education initiative to all 50 states. But what about higher ed?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2024

Amardeep Kahlon Amardeep Kahlon has been named vice president of education and learning at Central New Mexico Community College. She holds a master’s in computer science from Binghamton University in New York and a doctorate in higher education leadership from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Campus Technology

JULY 17, 2023

Microsoft has announced Visual Studio Code for Education, a new computer science instruction platform designed to teach students tools used by professional developers. Microsoft is inviting educators to join the pilot program, try it out in their classrooms in the 2023–24 school year, and provide feedback.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

“This renewal grant is the largest grant our department has received, which shows NSF’s trust in our vision to educate and train a world-class, diverse group of students who are ready to address real-world computer security and artificial intelligence challenges,” said Dr. Yuliang Zhang, chair of UAB’s computer science department.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Inclusive Intelligent Technologies for Education (INVITE) Institute uses AI (artificial intelligence) technologies to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education more equitable in K-12 schools. The post Institute Uses AI to Promote Equity in STEM Education appeared first on INSIGHT Into Diversity.

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Higher Ed Ethics Watch

JUNE 8, 2023

Responses of Colleges Some educators, however, see ChatGPT as an opportunity, not a threat. Responses of Administrators In higher education, colleges and universities have been reluctant to ban the A.I. Universities are also aiming to educate students about the new A.I. said they planned to embed a discussion of A.I.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2024

Eight scientists at The Ohio State University have been elected to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. I am pleased to see these creative thinkers receive well-deserved recognition for their research and service from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 25, 2024

Vanderbilt University has announced its work toward establishing a college dedicated to computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and related fields. Raver said the college will enable the university to build upon its programs and provide students with high-caliber educational opportunities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 27, 2023

MassBay Community College will be offering free education and training in the areas of computers and technology to unemployed and underemployed workers. We are extremely grateful for this grant and for the support from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development,” said MassBay President Dr. David Podell.

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The PIE News

APRIL 12, 2024

Computer Sciences & Information Systems, and Medicine are QS’s largest subject areas with over 700 universities ranked, followed by Biological Sciences and Chemistry. Japan in turn has reversed “more than five years of decline”, with an overall improvement of 5%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Those looking to apply to Wentworth are required to have four years of English, a mathematics course on the level of Algebra II, and one laboratory science course under their belt. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, less than half of U.S. And only 16% of graduates had completed calculus that year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Benn holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics at the University of Alabama at Huntsville and an MBA from Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. Brian Benn Brian Benn has been appointed vice president and chief information officer at Clark Atlanta University.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Chatbots are increasingly common in customer service, healthcare, and education; however, in education, chatbots have been used to generate false or misleading information called “hallucinations” and create fake students. This is different from generic applications where chatbots may only handle customer service inquiries.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Employers that responded to NACE’s Winter 2023 Salary Survey are expecting to pay Class of 2023 graduates with bachelor’s degrees in engineering ($74,405) and math and sciences ($67,199) average salaries just 0.7% The average starting salary for bachelor’s degree graduates in computer science is expected to decrease by 4.0%

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 8, 2023

Blog: Learning Innovation In a recent Bloomberg column, Tyler Cowen offers his diagnosis of what ails higher education. As important discoveries in CS or engineering are likely to come from companies rather than universities, higher education may be in danger of losing its recognized role as the engine of knowledge creation.

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Campus Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Teach Access, a nonprofit focused on digital accessibility skills education, is launching a collection of free online teaching resources designed to help faculty teach accessibility across a range of computer science, technology, and design programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 11, 2024

Earning a college degree is still a sound investment, although the rate of economic return varies across college majors and student demographics, according to a new American Educational Research Association (AERA) analysis of 5.8 million Americans. It relied on 2009–2021 data from the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Akuta earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science technology from Savannah State University, a master’s in information technology from Middle Georgia State University, and an education specialist degree in instructional technology from the University of West Georgia.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Holders of computer science degrees are finding their skills in high demand all across the workforce—from tech to consulting to management, where they are being offered average salaries of $100,000 or more, ZipRecruiter says. Education: 61%. Political science & government: 56%. Liberal arts & general studies: 72%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Dr. Marcus Bright The meaning that context provides can make a critical difference in tech educational curriculum like computer science. I believe that there is a need to intentionally build context around computer science education specifically. Context addresses the important “for what” question.

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Gray Associates

JANUARY 8, 2024

Discover the latest college degree programs introduced in December, spanning healthcare, computer sciences, engineering, and business. Stay at the forefront of higher education with these exciting possibilities.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Now a senior at Stanford University studying computer science and international security while also completing her master’s degree, Guru, one of 30 Higher Ed IT Influencers to Follow, spoke to EdTech about her inspirations, how her education has refined her views on cybersecurity and what Generation Z brings to the tech conversation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

Multiple academic studies have demonstrated that encouraging children to pursue a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) career gives them a distinct business advantage later in life. Unfortunately, STEM education is currently facing challenges that could affect the success of skilled students around the globe.

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Coursera blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

During his tenure with the MSIT programme, Praveen pioneered the ‘learning by doing’ pedagogy and was kind enough to offer five tips to learners interested in the fields of IT and computer science. Why are you studying? First, it’s important to know why you’re learning.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The rankings focus solely on degree-granting programs that are offered online, including several master-level disciplines: MBA, business (non-MBA), engineering, information technology (including computer science), criminal justice, education and nursing. Read more from U.S. News and World Report. The post U.S.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Chatbots are increasingly common in customer service, healthcare, and education; however, in education, chatbots have been used to generate false or misleading information called “hallucinations” and create fake students. This is different from generic applications where chatbots may only handle customer service inquiries.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

AUGUST 25, 2023

At Connecticut’s Fairfield University, computer science students do more than read about cybersecurity in the classroom. They also help run the school’s security operations center (SOC).

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 23, 2023

Initially, the department thought the space could be used by gamers, game designers and computer science majors. So, when USC’s Learning Environments department stumbled upon an underutilized space in the basement of Leavey Library, it decided to put it to use as an esports arena and a classroom. Then it added a…

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