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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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Stanford academic freedom event proceeds amid controversy

Inside Higher Ed

Co-organizer John Cochrane, economist and Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, in his opening remarks said that event’s critics had failed and that “Stanford’s leaders have supported us, for which we are grateful, so we are still here.” Let’s avoid.

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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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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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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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Creating Compelling Visual Representations of Literature

Inside Higher Ed

Caporusso is an assistant professor of computer science at Northern Kentucky. Section: Academic Minute File: 11-11-22 Northern Kentucky - Creating Compelling Visual Representations of Literature.mp3 Event's date: Thursday, November 10, 2022 - 3:15pm Insider only: A transcript of this podcast can be found here.

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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.