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Computer Science Activities for Middle School

Career in STEM

Computer science careers are in high demand, offering lucrative opportunities across the education spectrum. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , “employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations”.

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Three types of computing education research: for CS, for CS but not professionally, and for everyone

Computing Education Research Blog

The U-W CSE department had been thinking about making a push into computing education research. CS Education research dates back to the late 1960’s (see the history chapter that Ben du Boulay and I wrote ). ACM SIGCSE started in 1968 with a particular focus on how to teach Computer Science and Information Technology majors.

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6 Things You Can Do with a Computer Science Degree

Career in STEM

It’s become sort of a mantra in this day and age: if you don’t know what to major in, go into computer science. Our world relies so much on technology that we need techies to keep things running. So to save you that stress, here’s a list of things that you can do with that computer science degree.

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What Fields Are Included in STEM: A Comprehensive Overview

STEM Education Shopping

As a STEM advocate and researcher, I am excited to present a comprehensive overview of the fields included in STEM. STEM includes the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. ( Biology and Life Sciences You’ll find a wide range of exciting research opportunities in biology and life sciences. (

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Beyond the Pink: A STEM Gift Guide for Girls

STEM Next

Toys and games in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are marketed to boys. You will learn about the latest research, resources, and new toys to support STEM play with young girls (and all young children). Close the gender gap in computer science. Inspire a love of reading and STEM.

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Can you trust what you see online?

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The future of cybersecurity, therefore, relies not only on computer scientists, but also social scientists, to create an inclusive and accessible internet. Pathway from school to cybersecurity • At school, take any available computer-related courses. Mathematics is also important as computer science is very mathematical. •

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Participatory Design to Set Standards for PCAS Courses

Computing Education Research Blog

including assignments and examples of students’ work): COMPFOR 121: Computing for Creative Expression COMPFOR 111: Computing’s Impact on Justice: From Text to the Web When we got the go-ahead to start developing PCAS last year, the first question was, “Well, what should we teach?” majors need to know?” There’s a lot in here.