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1. The Importance of Community Colleges in Diversifying Computing
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By Louise Ann Lyon, PhD | February 8, 2018
Finally! More and more attention is shifting to the fact that community colleges could play a critical role in diversifying computing fields.
The National Science Foundation and Google have given momentum to this movement by funding and hosting a workshop, the “Authentic Inclusion of Community Colleges in Broadening Participation in Computing.” It was held January 30-February 1, 2018, at the Google headquarters.
- By Louise Ann Lyon, PhD
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2. The "Pipeline" to CS Careers: The Metaphor is Wrong
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By Louise Ann Lyon, PhD | August 22, 2017
Imagine a high school student who loves technology. She’s decided to pursue a career in computer science (CS). What steps will take her forward from school to career?
Planning for these steps is an essential part of the educational process, both for individual students and for educational institutions. Unfortunately, the current ways most institutions are thinking about the CS pipeline—or even the more flexible model of pathways—aren’t workable for a lot of students.
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3. What Students Say: Taking Community College Pathways to Computer Science Degrees
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By Louise Ann Lyon, PhD | December 1, 2016
Why isn’t the tech field more diverse? And what can we do to change that?
One of the challenges is the so-called “pipeline” issue. We don’t have enough women and underrepresented minority students pursuing, and then completing, computer science degrees. That means we don’t have enough trained and skilled professionals to do all of the work that needs doing.
- By Louise Ann Lyon, PhD
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4. Preparing Students for Information Technology Careers: The Role of Career Technical Education
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By Jill Denner, PhD | November 28, 2016
Vocational education is making a comeback! Nationally, we are seeing new attention being brought to career-technical education (CTE). Revitalized efforts are seeking to provide students the mix of technical training and academics that will prepare them for real-world, 21st century careers. We expect this trend to continue.
Computer science skills—including the ability to code—play a role in a number of the established CTE pathways.
- By Jill Denner, PhD
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