We close with some reflections by computer scientists on the nature of the field and the sources of their passion in their own work. Sussman identifies a distinctive characteristic of computer science ...

As technology evolves and spins off into highly specialized fields, so do the careers and advanced degrees that support it. As these degrees and specialties increasingly narrow their areas of focus, ...

The following is a story that originally appeared on the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences website. Spend enough time on a college campus and you will hear the usual stereotypes about computer ...

Here in the United States, two trends in higher education have intersected, and nobody quite knows where the path will lead. On one hand, the price of college keeps rising. To pay for it, American ...

Abraham Rubio has wanted to be a software engineer since childhood. On the gaming platform Minecraft, he loved tinkering with “mods,” or alterations to video games created by fans that change elements ...

Access to high school computer science courses has plateaued, and overall high school student participation in those classes has declined slightly, concludes Code.org’s annual report on the state of ...

Computer Science has become one of the fastest-growing academic disciplines in recent years, with promising prospects in fields like software development, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

At the heart of computer science is the ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. It’s not just about studying the principles of software design or exploring the subtle nuances of ...

The future of work will demand fluency in both science and technology. From addressing climate change to designing ethical AI systems, tomorrow’s challenges will require interdisciplinary thinkers who ...

A recent study of computer science students’ achievement in North Carolina high schools found that instructors’ teaching experience both in general and in computer science specifically had the most ...