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Pioneers discuss the challenges facing computer science

Inside Higher Ed

Though the 28 laureates in attendance this year gave and listened to each other’s talks with optimistic titles such as “Computing for Social Good,” Inside Higher Ed took the opportunity to ask them questions about computer science’s challenges in higher education. Missing Seats at Important Tables.

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Lessons learned from the front lines of medical TNE

The PIE News

BIU is the first institute of higher education in Iraq to offer undergraduate degrees from a UK university with programmes in computer science, LLB, business administration and architectural engineering. This innovative partnership allows students to study with GEMS and complete a University of Surrey BSc in medical sciences.

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“Ample room” for int’l students in the US

The PIE News

Some non-traditional STEM degrees such as finance and marketing degrees are eligible for this designation, with the full list published by the department of home affairs.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

Diversifying Our Curing Community (DOCC) Arkansas State University College of Science and Mathematics DOCC seeks to increase the number of under-represented students accepted into medical schools. Students take short courses and receive a stipend, along with funding for housing and food expenses. Dreamline Pathways A.T.

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South Africa’s Advtech Group to enter healthcare

The PIE News

AdvTech is currently discussing the creation of a healthcare faculty with major multinational corporations, Douglas disclosed, adding that the company was not for a “fully-fledged medical school for doctor’s qualifications, as this would call for a substantial investment”, he added.

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Work-life balance seeps into discussions on leadership, too

Inside Higher Ed

One of the panelists, Sherri Braxton, started her career working for a defense contractor, got a doctorate in computer science and tenure at Bowie State University, and then left that coveted position to oversee distance education at Johns Hopkins University. “I’m going to work for you someday,” he told her.