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UW Gets Google Gift to Diversify Computer Science Education

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The University of Washington (UW) and Google have announced a $400,000 gift from the tech giant that will go towards efforts to diversify the field of K-12 computer science education. Computer science is one of America’s most critical fields. Ko Th e lack of diversity is mirrored in the computer science teaching force.

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Unis and agencies work to leverage Bangladeshi market

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. “Key subject area interests include engineering, business management, and computer science, with growing interest for biological sciences and liberal arts.” The insightful discussions and shared ideas truly reflect our collective commitment to advancing global education.”

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Swansea University announces London expansion with QA

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” QA has experienced considerable recruitment success in recent years by creating flexible delivery modes such as evening and weekend timetables alongside blended learning. Further courses in mathematics, computer science and management are expected to be introduced from January 2026.

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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. These disparities highlight significant challenges.

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College degree? Why your first job may matter more

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More from UB: These schools are pioneering AI in student recruitment A new study from the nonprofit American Student Assistance found that first jobs can play a critical role in determining the long-term career trajectory of high school graduates.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham Awarded $4.6 Million Grant Renewal to Bolster Cybersecurity Workforce Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“This renewal grant is the largest grant our department has received, which shows NSF’s trust in our vision to educate and train a world-class, diverse group of students who are ready to address real-world computer security and artificial intelligence challenges,” said Dr. Yuliang Zhang, chair of UAB’s computer science department.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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We are very intentional in how we recruit, retai Dr. Jose Fierro n and support completion to our diverse student body,” says Dr. Jose Fierro, president. “We From recruitment and access to graduation and beyond, our campus has been able to provide the data and the outcomes for how we ensure that our Latinx students thrive.”

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