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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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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While women have achieved parity in some STEM fields, such as biological sciences, they remain underrepresented in high-paying and high-demand areas like engineering and computer science. Early exposure to rigorous STEM concepts and tailored support prepares students for higher education.

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People, Culture and Environment in REF 2029: join the journey

HEPI

We invited further comments on the proposal to expand the People, Culture and Environment (PCE) element of the exercise. Ten workshops are planned, covering areas such as research strategy and leadership; research integrity and open research; equality, diversity and inclusion; and collegiality, belonging and healthy research environments.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Institutional leadership must show a commitment to transformation and creating an environment in which Latino students thrive. Santiago and Sarita E.

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The employability end game: are we preparing graduates for the future world of work?

The PIE News

Those who have a positive mindset to change immediately started looking for ways to incorporate Chat GPT into their jobs Traditionally, educational institutions have been tasked with preparing the workforce, endowing them with skills aligned with market demands.

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Broadcasting Solutions Help Esports Programs Showcase Talent

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

So, when USC’s Learning Environments department stumbled upon an underutilized space in the basement of Leavey Library, it decided to put it to use as an esports arena and a classroom. Initially, the department thought the space could be used by gamers, game designers and computer science majors. Then it added a…

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Updated MindTap Coding Labs: Build Career Readiness With GitHub

Today's Learner

In fact, according to our 2024 Graduate Employability report , 69% of education institutions are facilitating internships, cooperative education programs and work-related learning opportunities to provide students with practical experience. Interested in exploring MindTap with GitHub Codespaces for your computer science course ?