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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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Trending online courses in business, computer science, tech, and more

Coursera blog

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Prepare for a rewarding career in tech with a Computer Science degree from one of the world’s leading engineering institutions. Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S.

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5 High-Presence Teaching Tactics for Active Online Learning

Faculty Focus

Within the Purdue Globals Math Department within the School of Multidisciplinary and Professional Studies, many innovative and inspiring ideas are combined with active learning tactics to promote high-presence teaching in the online classroom. Let the fun begin!

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How an MCS grad chose his pathway with Illinois—a top-5 computer science school

Coursera blog

Rahul is a recent graduate of the Master of Computer Science (MCS) program from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Illinois) on Coursera. News and World Report naming Illinois’ Department of Computer Science in the top 5 in 2023, Rahul could confidently pick the MCS.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University tackled the six most common transfer majors first accounting, computer science, biology, math, psychology and sociology ensuring credits transfer retroactively. In 2023, the United States Department of Education hosted a summit of 200 higher education leaders on improving the transfer process.

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These 18 schools are offering the most competitive AI tracks for undergrads

University Business

For the last decade, computer science majors have become highly prized by many colleges and universities. in Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making , melding interdisciplinary research across electrical engineering, computer science, statistics, operations research and brain and cognitive sciences.

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Digital workforce: Bachelor’s in computing beats out engineering and finance for best-paying jobs

University Business

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.