article thumbnail

Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

Futurum

However, upon closer inspection, the university admissions team can see that the second candidate worked part-time after school to financially support themself, so had less time to dedicate to their studies, and they lived in a poorer neighbourhood and attended a lower-achieving school.

Economics 111
article thumbnail

Creating software that works for everyone

Futurum

These include degrees in software engineering, computer science, information technology, data science and information systems. • “Alongside your computing degree, I would recommend taking a course in psychology, as this will help you become a software engineer who understands your end users,” advises Anuradha.

article thumbnail

The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

Futurum

Dr Elsa Anderson Role: Assistant Professor, Programme in Environmental Science Institution: Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) I teach an urban ecology class that aims to engage students in learning about nature where they live and understanding the interactions between people and their surroundings.