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Top 4 Reasons to Study Computer Science

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Do you have interest in computer science but thought it's just about learning to code? While coding is a crucial aspect of computer science, it's not the only reason to pursue this field. Here are the top four benefits of studying computer science that don't include coding. Well, think again!

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Should CS Be Required in High School?

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Has the time come to update these requirements and add computer science to the mix? There is no doubt that today’s youth needs to be equipped with computer and technology skills to be successful. In this blog, we explore why high school should have computer science requirements in order to earn that diploma.

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Governor, teachers and others back Arkansas’s computer science push

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How did Arkansas become a national leader in promoting and implementing a K-12 computer science curriculum? I also serve as a board member for the National Computer Science Teachers Association, and as a member of the Southern Regional Education Board’s Commission on Computer Science, Information Technology and Related Career Fields.

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Harnessing The Future of AI without Losing Our Way

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Click Here Sponsor 10 Minute Teacher Podcast - Episode 811 Harnessing the future of AI without losing our way: a candid conversation with Pat Yongpradit Pat Yongpradit, Chief Academic Officer for Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to promoting computer science education Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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Can you trust what you see online?

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In phishing attacks, attackers may gain the victim’s trust by impersonating friends, co-workers, authorities or official sites,” explains Dr Gang Wang, a computer scientist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If so, your computer has automatically detected these attack attempts and protected you from them.

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

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In this article, we will delve into the fascinating worlds of Physics and Astronomy, Biology and Life Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Chemistry and Materials Science, as well as Computer Science and Information Technology.

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Cyber security for the AI age

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Digitalisation is helping organisations to enhance communication and collaboration efforts, to innovate, and to stay competitive,” says Dr Burcu Bulgurcu, a cyber security researcher at Toronto Metropolitan University. Creativity, critical thinking and communication skills are becoming more important than ever.