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Computer science degrees: Still relevant but not required
Do you need a computer science degree for a career in software or IT? We asked hiring managers and team leaders. Here’s what you need to know.
Huh? Schools Think Kids Don't Want to Learn Computer Science
The demand for coders is huge. But a new survey finds that schools don't think computer science is what kids (or their parents) want.
How to incorporate open source into computer science classes
Hear from these four computer science instructors—all women—who have already used open source projects in their classrooms. They'll be speaking at Grace Hopper this year.
Why It's Getting Harder, Not Easier, to Find Women with Computer Science Degrees
A disturbing trend, but there are some organizations devoted to fighting the root causes.
Should Every Child Know Computer Science?
A group of nonprofits and educators wants all students, even kindergartners, to know the fundamentals.
10 Highest Paying Computer Science Programs
Computer science majors from these 10 schools can expect to earn the most by the time they reach the middle of their careers, according to data from Payscale.com. See how your salary stacks up.
Why leveraging computer science is crucial to every classroom
In the ever-changing technological world, computer science is not only becoming more prominent in classrooms, but a staple in education. Computer science combines the principles of technology and u…
Should Computer Science Be Required in K-12?
TB Computer science is not widely taught, even though programming may be one of the most important skills of the 21st century. While most schools do reco
What should a computer science graduate look for in employers?
For computer science graduate Oluchi Anyabuike, the combination of support and opportunity at Fidelity Investments sold her on the company.
What Can You do with a Computer Science Major?
By: Kirsi (double major in Computer Science & Electrical Engineering) There is so much you can do with a Computer Science (CS) major that I did not know where to start! As a result I turned to …
The key to helping kids learn problem solving is a computer science class
As all companies become tech companies, high school computer science teachers are changing the way they teach to attract a broad range of students.
What Sci-Fi Can Teach Computer Science About Ethics
Schools are adding ethics classes to their computer-science curricula. The reading assignments: science fiction.
How These Schools Get More Women To Study Computer Science
All colleges should take notice of how these schools are reducing the gender gap.
Computer Science: Should I Learn to Code?
Learn the pros and cons of starting a career in computer programming in this free Computer Science lesson.
An Opportunity for Every Student to Learn Computer Science
AT&T Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability - People and Community, Environment, and Technology
How Computer Science at CMU Is Attracting and Retaining Women
Carnegie Mellon University's successful efforts enrolling, sustaining, and graduating women in computer science challenge the belief in a gender divide in CS education.
Why It's Important to Break Computer Science Stereotypes
Ruth Mesfun (Charlotte ’12) shares why it’s imperative to shut down certain assumptions about computer science before we can get students interested in pursuing tech careers.
How to interest girls in computer science and engineering? Shift the stereotypes
Women have long been underrepresented among undergraduates in computer science and engineering for a complex variety of reasons.
How Computer Science Encourages Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Snehal Bhakta's daughter became interested in STEM careers because of the computer science component. He discovered that most coding activities were geared toward males, but eventually found tools and activities that sparked her interest. Now a world of opportunities await her!
Is computer science hard? Learn your education and career options
The in-demand field of computer science offers lucrative career opportunities. But prospective tech professionals may find themselves wondering "How hard is computer science?"
