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Pioneers discuss the challenges facing computer science

Inside Higher Ed

For this work, Cerf and Kahn won the Turing Award—the so-called Nobel of computing. These luminaries are concerned about how to teach computer science today, given the breakneck pace of developments, faculty shortages and an unrealized need to integrate ethics into the curriculum. Missing Seats at Important Tables.

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A Health-Monitoring ‘Wearable’ Without a Battery

Inside Higher Ed

Esfandyar-Pour is an assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science and biomedical engineering at UC Irvine. Section: Academic Minute File: 01-26-23 UCI - A Health Monitoring Wearable That Operates Without a Battery.mp3 Event's date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 1:30pm Insider only:

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. The program includes a science fest, monthly virtual STEM nights, and a summer camp on campus.

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Inspiring Tech Context

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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These are the top 10 colleges for cybersecurity education

University Business

The institution offers a range of courses under the umbrella of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students with heavier focuses on computer science and other related majors can also minor in cybersecurity, according to Spiceworks. Iowa State University (5). Maryville University of Saint Louis (6).

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The latest courses, Specializations, and Professional Certifications in UX design, generative AI, real estate, and cybersecurity

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Engage in hands-on exercises and receive tips on effective prompt engineering, and learn how to go beyond prompting for more advanced uses of AI. Discover how to craft effective prompts using prompt engineering techniques to achieve desired outcomes from AI models.

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Colleges go offbeat for cybersecurity training

Inside Higher Ed

A “slam the spam” trivia event quizzed participants on security trivia. Art was prominent at the event that was held last month. Students also performed live sketch comedy in an event called Security Night Live. Nearly all (96 percent) reported that they would recommend the event to a friend or colleague.