Resources
ACM Computing Careers Website
This website provides details that will help you prepare for a career in the exciting field of computing.
This website provides details that will help you prepare for a career in the exciting field of computing.
ACM Curriculum Recommendations
ACM, along with other leading societies, offers curriculum recommendations that address the rapidly changing nature of computer technology.
ACM, along with other leading societies, offers curriculum recommendations that address the rapidly changing nature of computer technology.
ACM Online Resources for Graduating Students
As an organization dedicated to advancing computing as a science and profession, ACM takes pride in helping its student members prepare for their careers by ensuring that a wealth of information and resources are always available at their fingertips.
As an organization dedicated to advancing computing as a science and profession, ACM takes pride in helping its student members prepare for their careers by ensuring that a wealth of information and resources are always available at their fingertips.
ACM Student Research Competition
The ACM Student Research Competition (SRC), sponsored by Microsoft Research, offers a unique forum for undergraduate and graduate students to present their original research at well-known ACM sponsored and co-sponsored conferences before a panel of judges and attendees.
The ACM Student Research Competition (SRC), sponsored by Microsoft Research, offers a unique forum for undergraduate and graduate students to present their original research at well-known ACM sponsored and co-sponsored conferences before a panel of judges and attendees.
ACM: Globalization and Offshoring of Software
This study reports on the findings of the Job Migration Task Force established by ACM to examine the issues surrounding the migration of jobs within the computing and information technology field and industry.
This study reports on the findings of the Job Migration Task Force established by ACM to examine the issues surrounding the migration of jobs within the computing and information technology field and industry.
Addressing Core Equity Issues in K-12 CS Education: Identifying Barriers and Sharing Strategies
A report (PDF) from CSTA, the Anita Borg Institute and the University of Arizona focusing on the critical absence of women and underrepresented minority students from computing at the K-12 level.
A report (PDF) from CSTA, the Anita Borg Institute and the University of Arizona focusing on the critical absence of women and underrepresented minority students from computing at the K-12 level.
Alice: Educational Software
Alice is a teaching tool for introductory computing. It uses 3D graphics and a drag-and-drop interface to facilitate a more engaging, less frustrating first programming experience.
Alice is a teaching tool for introductory computing. It uses 3D graphics and a drag-and-drop interface to facilitate a more engaging, less frustrating first programming experience.
America’s Got Talent
This resource provides the rationale for CS Principles, a new Advanced Placement computing course in Development by NSF and the College Board, and describes how to support its implementation in the school system.
This resource provides the rationale for CS Principles, a new Advanced Placement computing course in Development by NSF and the College Board, and describes how to support its implementation in the school system.
AP Computer Science: Present State and Future Directions (PDF)
Presentation by Chris Stephenson, CSTA Executive Director, at CSTA/ABI K-12 CS Workshop—Oct. 3, 2009.
Presentation by Chris Stephenson, CSTA Executive Director, at CSTA/ABI K-12 CS Workshop—Oct. 3, 2009.
Azure for CS101
Microsoft is bringing cloud computing into the mainstream of academic instruction. The target audience are the instructors of second or third year undergraduate classes in computer science or software engineering.
Microsoft is bringing cloud computing into the mainstream of academic instruction. The target audience are the instructors of second or third year undergraduate classes in computer science or software engineering.
Building Student Interest in Computing (PDF)
Presentation by Evelyn Torres-Rangel and Chris Stephenson, CSTA, at CSTA/ABI K-12 CS Workshop—Oct. 3, 2009.
Presentation by Evelyn Torres-Rangel and Chris Stephenson, CSTA, at CSTA/ABI K-12 CS Workshop—Oct. 3, 2009.
By the Numbers (PDF)
Statistics on women and information technology developed by NCWIT.
Statistics on women and information technology developed by NCWIT.
CAP Space from the ACM Two-Year College Education Committee
CAP Space from the ACM Two-Year College Education Committee is an interactive repository of Curricula, Assessment and Pedagogical resources for associate-degree programs in computer science and other computing disciplines.
CAP Space from the ACM Two-Year College Education Committee is an interactive repository of Curricula, Assessment and Pedagogical resources for associate-degree programs in computer science and other computing disciplines.
Change the Equation
Our nation’s future hinges on our ability to prepare our next generation to be innovators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Yet far too few of our students are prepared for the challenges ahead, and other countries are leaving us in their wake. Now, more than 100 companies are joining forces to work with schools and communities to change the equation for our youth and our nation.
Our nation’s future hinges on our ability to prepare our next generation to be innovators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Yet far too few of our students are prepared for the challenges ahead, and other countries are leaving us in their wake. Now, more than 100 companies are joining forces to work with schools and communities to change the equation for our youth and our nation.
CMU Resources Promoting Excitement of Computer Science
The members of Carnegie Mellon's Women@SCS have put put together a number of resources illustrating the many exciting areas of computer science. Parents, teachers, and students can browse the site and download resources such as posters, powerpoint roadshows, and brochures.
The members of Carnegie Mellon's Women@SCS have put put together a number of resources illustrating the many exciting areas of computer science. Parents, teachers, and students can browse the site and download resources such as posters, powerpoint roadshows, and brochures.
College Board AP CS course
Computer Science A emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development and is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science.
Computer Science A emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development and is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science.
Communicating for Change (PDF)
Persuade Colleagues to Get on Board.
Persuade Colleagues to Get on Board.
Community College Pathway to IT and Computing Careers
Part of Counselors for Computing, this card connects students' interests with IT and computing career paths that can be achieved through enrollment in a community college. Degrees are linked to job titles, projected growth, and wages. Counselors for Computing (C4C) is a project of the NCWIT K-12 Alliance, made possible by the Merck Company Foundation.
Part of Counselors for Computing, this card connects students' interests with IT and computing career paths that can be achieved through enrollment in a community college. Degrees are linked to job titles, projected growth, and wages. Counselors for Computing (C4C) is a project of the NCWIT K-12 Alliance, made possible by the Merck Company Foundation.
Computational Fairy Tales
Computational Fairy Tales is a collection of stories written by Jeremy Kubica to introduce computer science concepts. The goal of each story is to provide an overview and illustration of a single computer science concept before presenting the full technical details. The stories cover a range of topics, including: data structures, algorithms, introductory programming, and practical programming tips.
Computational Fairy Tales is a collection of stories written by Jeremy Kubica to introduce computer science concepts. The goal of each story is to provide an overview and illustration of a single computer science concept before presenting the full technical details. The stories cover a range of topics, including: data structures, algorithms, introductory programming, and practical programming tips.
Computational Thinking
Resources and curriculum for educators on Computational Thinking from Google.
Resources and curriculum for educators on Computational Thinking from Google.
Computational Thinking at Carnegie Mellon University
Computational thinking is a way of solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior that draws on concepts fundamental to computer science.
Computational thinking is a way of solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior that draws on concepts fundamental to computer science.
Computational Thinking Courses for Non-Majors
Check out this this list of exemplar programs around the country that are offering engaging computational thinking courses outside of the major.
Check out this this list of exemplar programs around the country that are offering engaging computational thinking courses outside of the major.
Computer Science Teacher Certification Requirements
A CSTA Certification Committee Report
A CSTA Certification Committee Report
Computer Science Unplugged - Unplug Your Classroom
The CS Unplugged program-in-a-Box is a free, downloadable guide to using the CS Unplugged activities.
The CS Unplugged program-in-a-Box is a free, downloadable guide to using the CS Unplugged activities.
Computing Alliance for Hispanic Serving Institutions
A consortium of universities that are committed to increasing the number of Hispanics who earn baccalaureate and advanced degrees in computing.
A consortium of universities that are committed to increasing the number of Hispanics who earn baccalaureate and advanced degrees in computing.
Computing Education and Future Jobs: National, State, and Congressional District Data
See NCWIT’s interactive map of computing education and workforce data to see what the story is where you live.
See NCWIT’s interactive map of computing education and workforce data to see what the story is where you live.
Computing: Expand Your Connections Poster (PDF)
This poster invites students to make connections between their interests, goals, and dreams and the many opportunities that computing provides for reaching out to the world.
This poster invites students to make connections between their interests, goals, and dreams and the many opportunities that computing provides for reaching out to the world.
Counselors for Computing (C4C)
Counselors for Computing (C4C), a project of the NCWIT K-12 Alliance made possible by the Merck Company Foundation, empowers school counselors to increase student interest in and preparedness for computing and technology jobs. C4C brings school counselors the information and resources they need to advise students about careers in computing and technology and paths to these careers. C4C is a four-year campaign.
Counselors for Computing (C4C), a project of the NCWIT K-12 Alliance made possible by the Merck Company Foundation, empowers school counselors to increase student interest in and preparedness for computing and technology jobs. C4C brings school counselors the information and resources they need to advise students about careers in computing and technology and paths to these careers. C4C is a four-year campaign.
CS in Sports Poster
This engaging new classroom poster invites students to make connections between computer science and their favorite sports and games.
This engaging new classroom poster invites students to make connections between computer science and their favorite sports and games.
CS Unplugged Demos
YouTube Videos demonstrating Unplugged activities.
YouTube Videos demonstrating Unplugged activities.
CSEdWeek Daily Videos
As part of its commitment to support CSEdWeek (Dec. 5-11, 2010) activities, the Computer Science Teachers Association has created a series of videos that schools and teachers can use for morning announcements or in the classroom. These video files are intended to inform and engage students and to help them understand the many opportunities computer science provides.
As part of its commitment to support CSEdWeek (Dec. 5-11, 2010) activities, the Computer Science Teachers Association has created a series of videos that schools and teachers can use for morning announcements or in the classroom. These video files are intended to inform and engage students and to help them understand the many opportunities computer science provides.
Dot Diva
Dot Divas are the new face of computing. They believe in the potential of computing to redesign the future and build a better world. They’re young women with the power and passion to make a difference.
Dot Divas are the new face of computing. They believe in the potential of computing to redesign the future and build a better world. They’re young women with the power and passion to make a difference.
Dot Diva Brochure
Order copies of the free Dot Diva brochure for your high school classroom, club, event, or afterschool program (we’ll also ship them to you for free).
Order copies of the free Dot Diva brochure for your high school classroom, club, event, or afterschool program (we’ll also ship them to you for free).
Dot Diva Launch Video
See video highlights on You Tube from a Dot Diva event for high school girls.
See video highlights on You Tube from a Dot Diva event for high school girls.
Dot Diva Poster
Hang this free poster in your classroom, library, or recruiting office to encourage girls to consider pursuing careers in computing.
Hang this free poster in your classroom, library, or recruiting office to encourage girls to consider pursuing careers in computing.
Dot Diva Webisode
KATE, a sarcastic fan of alt- and indie-rock. ALI, a lover of kittens, chick flicks, and the mall. Two girls with NOTHING in common... except for being ace programmers at a seriously-crazy video game company. As they work to launch Rocklette's first-ever game, these two Dot Divas have to outwit their smarmy boss, Kate's doofus boyfriend, and the spy within their midst.
KATE, a sarcastic fan of alt- and indie-rock. ALI, a lover of kittens, chick flicks, and the mall. Two girls with NOTHING in common... except for being ace programmers at a seriously-crazy video game company. As they work to launch Rocklette's first-ever game, these two Dot Divas have to outwit their smarmy boss, Kate's doofus boyfriend, and the spy within their midst.
Ensemble: A Digital Library for Computing Education
Ensemble, a new NSF National Science Digital Library Pathways Project, is a national, distributed digital library and “community center” containing resources for all levels of computing education, including K-12 education.
Ensemble, a new NSF National Science Digital Library Pathways Project, is a national, distributed digital library and “community center” containing resources for all levels of computing education, including K-12 education.
Exemplar Programs for Non-Majors
This page contains a sampling of courses on computer science and computational thinking that are specifically designed for non-majors. This list is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather to demonstrate a spectrum of different approaches.
This page contains a sampling of courses on computer science and computational thinking that are specifically designed for non-majors. This list is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather to demonstrate a spectrum of different approaches.
Exploring Computer Science (PDF)
A high-school curriculum exploring what computer science is and what it can do.
A high-school curriculum exploring what computer science is and what it can do.
Famous Computer Scientists
Check out this site for a list of many more people that contributed to the field of computing.
Check out this site for a list of many more people that contributed to the field of computing.
Find Hidden Messages in Songs
This activity involves listening to songs and finding hidden messages based on the same principle as a modem. The binary number activity briefly mentions how text could be coded using sound -- high and low beeps represent binary digits, which in turn can be decoded to numbers that represent the letters of the alphabet.
This activity involves listening to songs and finding hidden messages based on the same principle as a modem. The binary number activity briefly mentions how text could be coded using sound -- high and low beeps represent binary digits, which in turn can be decoded to numbers that represent the letters of the alphabet.
Fostering Innovation through Robotics Exploration
Robotics competitions, Alice Animation Festival, cognitive tutor, multi-robot teams
Robotics competitions, Alice Animation Festival, cognitive tutor, multi-robot teams
Gearing Up for Change (PDF)
Institutional Reform in Undergraduate Computing Programs.
Institutional Reform in Undergraduate Computing Programs.
Globaloria (PDF)
Empowering Students and Educators with 21st-Century Digital Literacy through a Game-Making Learning Network
Empowering Students and Educators with 21st-Century Digital Literacy through a Game-Making Learning Network
Google Code University
This Web site provides tutorials and sample course content so computer science students and educators can learn more about current computing technologies and paradigms.
This Web site provides tutorials and sample course content so computer science students and educators can learn more about current computing technologies and paradigms.
Google Scholar
Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources
Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources
How can I prepare for a computing major?
This card, co-branded with ACM and CSTA, gives computing-specific advice regarding steps to take on the path from high school to college.
This card, co-branded with ACM and CSTA, gives computing-specific advice regarding steps to take on the path from high school to college.
How can one person in computing change the world?
Read about Mary Lou Jepsen and the One Laptop Per Child project.In addition, read about the big problems in science published by the science magazine. Discuss with your students how people in the world may lack access to information and how the OLPC project has helped to connect children around the world. Discuss the role of Dr. Jepsen in this effort. Ask your students: Think about the big science questions. Put yourself in the position of a computer scientist and come up with a revolutionary idea that will change the world. Feel free to think out of the box.
Read about Mary Lou Jepsen and the One Laptop Per Child project.In addition, read about the big problems in science published by the science magazine. Discuss with your students how people in the world may lack access to information and how the OLPC project has helped to connect children around the world. Discuss the role of Dr. Jepsen in this effort. Ask your students: Think about the big science questions. Put yourself in the position of a computer scientist and come up with a revolutionary idea that will change the world. Feel free to think out of the box.
Ideas for hands-on computing activities
Visit http://www.howtosmile.org and search "computing" or "programming" for a list of downloadable activities. The site is free and provides information on the
Visit http://www.howtosmile.org and search "computing" or "programming" for a list of downloadable activities. The site is free and provides information on the
Imagine Cup 2011 - Worldwide Finals Annoucement
NY Mayor Bloomberg announces the 2011 Imagine Cup Competition.
NY Mayor Bloomberg announces the 2011 Imagine Cup Competition.
Imagine Your Future in Computing Brochure for Middle School Students: ENGLISH version (PDF)
This brochure helps students make connections between the technologies they use every day and the courses and the career opportunities available to them.
This brochure helps students make connections between the technologies they use every day and the courses and the career opportunities available to them.
Imagine Your Future in Computing Brochure for Middle School Students: SPANISH version (PDF)
This brochure helps students make connections between the technologies they use every day and the courses and the career opportunities available to them.
This brochure helps students make connections between the technologies they use every day and the courses and the career opportunities available to them.
Introduction to Mobile Application Development Using Silverlight
Here students learn the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop a mobile application on the Windows Phone 7 platform using Microsoft Silverlight.
Here students learn the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop a mobile application on the Windows Phone 7 platform using Microsoft Silverlight.
iPhone Application Developer Video
Computer science skills enhance the things kids are capable of achieving. Some use them in really impressive ways, like Thomas Suarez, a 12-year-old who developed apps for the iPhone®, iPod Touch® and iPad®. Enjoy watching Thomas speak about his apps in this truly inspirational video!
Computer science skills enhance the things kids are capable of achieving. Some use them in really impressive ways, like Thomas Suarez, a 12-year-old who developed apps for the iPhone®, iPod Touch® and iPad®. Enjoy watching Thomas speak about his apps in this truly inspirational video!
IT is All About Me Poster (PDF)
Poster developed by CSTA, ACM Women and the American School Counselor Association.
Poster developed by CSTA, ACM Women and the American School Counselor Association.
Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance
Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDN AA) increases the access Students and educators have to technology in order to help improve learning and teaching and to adapt to the evolving demands of the global economy. The professional-level developer and designer software and tools that are available through MSDN Academic Alliance not only enhance a student's educational experience, it also gives them a head start on their professional careers by helping familiarize them with the tools and practices they will need to use as they seek employment.
Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDN AA) increases the access Students and educators have to technology in order to help improve learning and teaching and to adapt to the evolving demands of the global economy. The professional-level developer and designer software and tools that are available through MSDN Academic Alliance not only enhance a student's educational experience, it also gives them a head start on their professional careers by helping familiarize them with the tools and practices they will need to use as they seek employment.
Microsoft Research Computer Science Initiatives
Description: As computer science researchers, we at Microsoft Research are committed to strong computer science education programs. With more than 800 researchers worldwide, we know firsthand the value of a solid Computer Science education, which is why Microsoft Research is a proud supporter of the second annual CSEdWeek. Microsoft Research is dedicated to conducting both basic and applied research in computer science and software engineering. At Microsoft Research, we have a number of tools that reach out to high school and college students, showing them how scientific computing can be part of their daily lives and fun as well. We are showcasing some of them on our associated website, research.microsoft.com/csedweek2011
Description: As computer science researchers, we at Microsoft Research are committed to strong computer science education programs. With more than 800 researchers worldwide, we know firsthand the value of a solid Computer Science education, which is why Microsoft Research is a proud supporter of the second annual CSEdWeek. Microsoft Research is dedicated to conducting both basic and applied research in computer science and software engineering. At Microsoft Research, we have a number of tools that reach out to high school and college students, showing them how scientific computing can be part of their daily lives and fun as well. We are showcasing some of them on our associated website, research.microsoft.com/csedweek2011
Military Pathway to IT and Computing Careers
Part of Counselors for Computing, this card connects students' interests with opportunties in IT and computing that can be achieved through military service and beyond. Information about IT military assignments is linked to future jobs and salaries. Counselors for Computing (C4C) is a project of the NCWIT K-12 Alliance, made possible by the Merck Company Foundation.
Part of Counselors for Computing, this card connects students' interests with opportunties in IT and computing that can be achieved through military service and beyond. Information about IT military assignments is linked to future jobs and salaries. Counselors for Computing (C4C) is a project of the NCWIT K-12 Alliance, made possible by the Merck Company Foundation.
More CS Unplugged resources
Check out the CS Unplugged website for more activities and resources, as well as multiple language versions.
Check out the CS Unplugged website for more activities and resources, as well as multiple language versions.
Moving Beyond Computer Literacy: Why schools should teach computer science
Use this handy resource to inform policy makers at your school about the importance of quality computer science education.
Use this handy resource to inform policy makers at your school about the importance of quality computer science education.
NCWIT Computing Jobs Data By State
Computing Education and Future Jobs: National, State, and Congressional District Data -- See NCWIT's interactive map of computing education and workforce data to see what the story is where you live.
Computing Education and Future Jobs: National, State, and Congressional District Data -- See NCWIT's interactive map of computing education and workforce data to see what the story is where you live.
NCWIT Outreach Resources
NCWIT outreach resources are well-researched, well-designed, and well-suited to appeal to all kinds of audiences interested in CS outreach to women and girls.
NCWIT outreach resources are well-researched, well-designed, and well-suited to appeal to all kinds of audiences interested in CS outreach to women and girls.
NCWIT’s “Heroes” Podcasts
Audio Interview - NCWIT Heroes is a series of magazine-style audio interviews highlighting women and men entrepreneurs in information technology (IT) careers. NCWIT Heroes are women and men innovators from small companies, larger corporations, and non-profits, whose ideas and products are changing the way we think, work, play, and communicate.
Audio Interview - NCWIT Heroes is a series of magazine-style audio interviews highlighting women and men entrepreneurs in information technology (IT) careers. NCWIT Heroes are women and men innovators from small companies, larger corporations, and non-profits, whose ideas and products are changing the way we think, work, play, and communicate.
NCWIT’s Reports and Articles
NCWIT reports present compelling research and data in easily digestible packaging and are authored by some of the most esteemed gender and science researchers in the country.
NCWIT reports present compelling research and data in easily digestible packaging and are authored by some of the most esteemed gender and science researchers in the country.
NCWIT: Gotta Have IT
A select set of high-quality posters, computing and careers information, digital media and more, the resource kit builds awareness and inspires interest in computing.
A select set of high-quality posters, computing and careers information, digital media and more, the resource kit builds awareness and inspires interest in computing.
Offer Computing Workshops and Camps: They Benefit Both Students and the Teachers Who Offer Them
This resource for computer science teachers offers ideas for partnering, existing curriculum, and materials for implementation.
This resource for computer science teachers offers ideas for partnering, existing curriculum, and materials for implementation.
Outreach-in-a-Box: Discovering IT
This resource provides tools for IT professionals to conduct activities with students or youth programs.
This resource provides tools for IT professionals to conduct activities with students or youth programs.
Pipeline-in-a-Box: Promoting Advancement of CS/IT Students from Two-Year to Four-Year Institutions
This resource outlines five steps for strengthening the relationship between faculty, administrators, and advisors at community colleges and four-year institutions in order to increase the number of students, including underrepresented groups, graduating with computer science (CS) or information technology (IT) baccalaureate degrees. Pipeline-in-a-Box provides strategies, data, templates, posters, presentations, and other resources for recruiting, transferring, and graduating students obtaining degrees in CS and IT.
This resource outlines five steps for strengthening the relationship between faculty, administrators, and advisors at community colleges and four-year institutions in order to increase the number of students, including underrepresented groups, graduating with computer science (CS) or information technology (IT) baccalaureate degrees. Pipeline-in-a-Box provides strategies, data, templates, posters, presentations, and other resources for recruiting, transferring, and graduating students obtaining degrees in CS and IT.
Programming Language and Activities for Middle School Students
Kodu provides an end-to-end creative environment for designing, building, and playing your own new games. The core of the Kodu project is the programming user interface. The language is simple and entirely icon-based. Download the software and classroom kit for free from Microsoft.
Kodu provides an end-to-end creative environment for designing, building, and playing your own new games. The core of the Kodu project is the programming user interface. The language is simple and entirely icon-based. Download the software and classroom kit for free from Microsoft.
Promising New Pedagogical Approaches for Teaching High School Computer Science (PDF)
Prepared by Chris Stephenson, Executive Director, Computer Science Teachers Association
Prepared by Chris Stephenson, Executive Director, Computer Science Teachers Association
Promising Practices for Recruiting, Retaining & Advancing Women in IT
NCWIT promising practices use social science research as a foundation for advice, case studies, and activities that are proven to attract, retain, and advance girls and women in IT.
NCWIT promising practices use social science research as a foundation for advice, case studies, and activities that are proven to attract, retain, and advance girls and women in IT.
Quizzes with a Theme
This set of themed quizzes was developed by Bruce Maxwell from Colby College to bring a little fun and creativity to his CS 1 classes. The quizzes tell a complete story from beginning to end, with the code appropriate for the plot. Bruce decided he couldn't re-use the quizzes, so he made them public, in the hope that they may inspire others to try something different. Those of you who are Tolkien fans will probably enjoy scanning through them.
This set of themed quizzes was developed by Bruce Maxwell from Colby College to bring a little fun and creativity to his CS 1 classes. The quizzes tell a complete story from beginning to end, with the code appropriate for the plot. Bruce decided he couldn't re-use the quizzes, so he made them public, in the hope that they may inspire others to try something different. Those of you who are Tolkien fans will probably enjoy scanning through them.
Rising Above the Gathering Storm
In a world where advanced knowledge is widespread and low-cost labor is readily available, U.S. advantages in the marketplace and in science and technology have begun to erode. A comprehensive and coordinated federal effort is urgently needed to bolster U.S. competitiveness and preeminence in these areas. This Congressional requested report by a preeminent committee makes four recommendations along with 20 implementation actions that federal policy-makers should take to create high-quality jobs and focus new science and technology efforts on meeting the nation's needs, especially in the area of clean, affordable energy.
In a world where advanced knowledge is widespread and low-cost labor is readily available, U.S. advantages in the marketplace and in science and technology have begun to erode. A comprehensive and coordinated federal effort is urgently needed to bolster U.S. competitiveness and preeminence in these areas. This Congressional requested report by a preeminent committee makes four recommendations along with 20 implementation actions that federal policy-makers should take to create high-quality jobs and focus new science and technology efforts on meeting the nation's needs, especially in the area of clean, affordable energy.
Roadshow-in-a-Box: Capitalizing on Models for Outreach
Roadshow-in-a-Box provides the resources you need to design a memorable and motivating activity-based classroom experience that gives K-12 students an exciting introduction to computing.
Roadshow-in-a-Box provides the resources you need to design a memorable and motivating activity-based classroom experience that gives K-12 students an exciting introduction to computing.
Running on Empty
Computer science and the technologies it enables now lie at the heart of our economy, our daily lives, and scientific enterprise. As the digital age has transformed the world and workforce, U.S. K–12 education has fallen woefully behind in preparing students with the fundamental computer science knowledge and skills they need for future success.
Computer science and the technologies it enables now lie at the heart of our economy, our daily lives, and scientific enterprise. As the digital age has transformed the world and workforce, U.S. K–12 education has fallen woefully behind in preparing students with the fundamental computer science knowledge and skills they need for future success.
Sample Advocacy Letter for Parents and Industry Professionals
Use this sample letter to advocate for rigorous computer science education with your local school board or state department of education.
Use this sample letter to advocate for rigorous computer science education with your local school board or state department of education.
Sample Advocacy Letter for Students
Use this sample letter to advocate for rigorous computer science education with your local school board or state department of education.
Use this sample letter to advocate for rigorous computer science education with your local school board or state department of education.
SAS “STEM is cool” video
This brand new video from SAS shows students that focusing on STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) can dramatically expand career opportunities and be cool too.
This brand new video from SAS shows students that focusing on STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) can dramatically expand career opportunities and be cool too.
SAS CEO Jim Goodnight addresses HP/Intel Digital Learning event attendees
SAS CEO Jim Goodnight discusses the current state of education, high dropout rate and the lack of qualified workers. The problem appears to be schools relying on 20th century tools to teach 21st century students. Goodnight believes the solution is to bring classrooms into the 21st century, with a new delivery system including a trained teacher, online curriculum and a laptop for every teacher and student. Goodnight also discusses the development of SAS Curriculum Pathways, an interactive, standards-based resource for English, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies and Spanish for grades 9-12. In December 2008, SAS Curriculum Pathways is now offered free of charge to every educator in America. More than 40,000 teachers in 7,600 schools and in all 50 states use SAS Curriculum Pathways. This video was presented at the Digital Learning Environments event on May 11, 2010 in Cary, NC.
SAS CEO Jim Goodnight discusses the current state of education, high dropout rate and the lack of qualified workers. The problem appears to be schools relying on 20th century tools to teach 21st century students. Goodnight believes the solution is to bring classrooms into the 21st century, with a new delivery system including a trained teacher, online curriculum and a laptop for every teacher and student. Goodnight also discusses the development of SAS Curriculum Pathways, an interactive, standards-based resource for English, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies and Spanish for grades 9-12. In December 2008, SAS Curriculum Pathways is now offered free of charge to every educator in America. More than 40,000 teachers in 7,600 schools and in all 50 states use SAS Curriculum Pathways. This video was presented at the Digital Learning Environments event on May 11, 2010 in Cary, NC.
SAS Education Initiatives
There is growing concern about our children's preparation for the 21st century. Today's students will be the workforce of the future, and they will need to be successful for the U.S. to maintain a competitive edge in our global, knowledge-based economy. SAS helps by focusing its community engagements on one primary issue: education. Read about SAS' educational, many of which relate to computer science education. On a broad level, SAS seeks to integrate technology into education at all levels.
There is growing concern about our children's preparation for the 21st century. Today's students will be the workforce of the future, and they will need to be successful for the U.S. to maintain a competitive edge in our global, knowledge-based economy. SAS helps by focusing its community engagements on one primary issue: education. Read about SAS' educational, many of which relate to computer science education. On a broad level, SAS seeks to integrate technology into education at all levels.
SAS NC 1:1 Learning Technology Initiative
SAS Institute is a founding partner of the North Carolina 1:1 Learning Technology Initiative which provides critical support to schools in rural areas, including laptops for every student. The initiative is a public-private partnership whose goal is to provide equitable access to 21st century learning that will produce more graduates prepared for success in today's global economy.
SAS Institute is a founding partner of the North Carolina 1:1 Learning Technology Initiative which provides critical support to schools in rural areas, including laptops for every student. The initiative is a public-private partnership whose goal is to provide equitable access to 21st century learning that will produce more graduates prepared for success in today's global economy.
Science 2020
In 2005, an international group created a 15-year road map of the evolution, challenges and potential of computer science and computing in scientific research.
In 2005, an international group created a 15-year road map of the evolution, challenges and potential of computer science and computing in scientific research.
Scratch
Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art — and share your creations on the web.
Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art — and share your creations on the web.
Stuck in the Shallow End
The number of African Americans and Latino/as receiving undergraduate and advanced degrees in computer science is disproportionately low, according to recent surveys. And relatively few African American and Latino/a high school students receive the kind of institutional encouragement, educational opportunities, and preparation needed for them to choose computer science as a field of study and profession. In Stuck in the Shallow End, Jane Margolis looks at the daily experiences of students and teachers in three Los Angeles public high schools: an overcrowded urban high school, a math and science magnet school, and a well-funded school in an affluent neighborhood. She finds an insidious "virtual segregation" that maintains inequality.
The number of African Americans and Latino/as receiving undergraduate and advanced degrees in computer science is disproportionately low, according to recent surveys. And relatively few African American and Latino/a high school students receive the kind of institutional encouragement, educational opportunities, and preparation needed for them to choose computer science as a field of study and profession. In Stuck in the Shallow End, Jane Margolis looks at the daily experiences of students and teachers in three Los Angeles public high schools: an overcrowded urban high school, a math and science magnet school, and a well-funded school in an affluent neighborhood. She finds an insidious "virtual segregation" that maintains inequality.
Talking Points (English): What to Tell A Young Woman About a Career in Information Technology
Learn why Information Technology can be a great career for young women.
Learn why Information Technology can be a great career for young women.
Talking Points (Spanish): What to Tell A Young Woman About a Career in Information Technology
Learn why Information Technology can be a great career for young women. Available in English and Spanish.
Learn why Information Technology can be a great career for young women. Available in English and Spanish.
Taulbee Survey
The Taulbee Survey is the principal source of information on the enrollment, production, and employment of Ph.D.s in computer science and computer engineering (CS & CE) and in providing salary and demographic data for faculty in CS & CE in North America.
The Taulbee Survey is the principal source of information on the enrollment, production, and employment of Ph.D.s in computer science and computer engineering (CS & CE) and in providing salary and demographic data for faculty in CS & CE in North America.
Teach Ourselves
Learn course content by solving questions or posing questions, earn points to participate in an 'intellectual economy'!
Learn course content by solving questions or posing questions, earn points to participate in an 'intellectual economy'!
The ACM-ICPC International Collegiate Programming Contest
A multi-tier, team-based, programming competition operating under the auspices of ACM and headquartered at Baylor University.
A multi-tier, team-based, programming competition operating under the auspices of ACM and headquartered at Baylor University.
The History Makers
Over 2,000 stories are assembled from life oral history interviews conducted from 2001-2011 with 40 African American scientists. This growing collection is designed to increase the awareness of the contributions of African American scientists, raise awareness of science careers, and increase understanding of science concepts. As the result of a National Science Foundation grant, this collection will continue to grow to over 180 interviews in the next two years.
Over 2,000 stories are assembled from life oral history interviews conducted from 2001-2011 with 40 African American scientists. This growing collection is designed to increase the awareness of the contributions of African American scientists, raise awareness of science careers, and increase understanding of science concepts. As the result of a National Science Foundation grant, this collection will continue to grow to over 180 interviews in the next two years.
The New Educational Imperative: Improving High School Computer Science Education (PDF)
This study reports on the findings of the CSTA Curriculum Improvement Task Force established to provide a comprehensive look at high school computer science education in the United States and its link to national economic issues.
This study reports on the findings of the CSTA Curriculum Improvement Task Force established to provide a comprehensive look at high school computer science education in the United States and its link to national economic issues.
TopCoder CS-STEM Programming Competitions
Learning to program in online environment with interesting puzzles, webisodes, and collaborative and competitive competitions.
Learning to program in online environment with interesting puzzles, webisodes, and collaborative and competitive competitions.
Transforming High School Computer Science: CS/10K Project (PDF)
CS/10K is an NSF-led project to develop an effective new high school curriculum for computing, taught in 10,000 high schools by 10,000 well-qualified teachers by 2015.
CS/10K is an NSF-led project to develop an effective new high school curriculum for computing, taught in 10,000 high schools by 10,000 well-qualified teachers by 2015.
University Pathway to IT and Computing Careers
Part of Counselors for Computing, this card connects students' interests with IT and computing career paths that can be achieved through enrollment in a university or four-year college. Degree programs are linked to job titles, projected growth, and wages. Counselors for Computing (C4C) is a project of the NCWIT K-12 Alliance, made possible by the Merck Company Foundation.
Part of Counselors for Computing, this card connects students' interests with IT and computing career paths that can be achieved through enrollment in a university or four-year college. Degree programs are linked to job titles, projected growth, and wages. Counselors for Computing (C4C) is a project of the NCWIT K-12 Alliance, made possible by the Merck Company Foundation.
Video of Richard Tapia’s National Medal of Science Award
Rice University Professor Richard Tapia was recently awarded the 2010 National Medal of Science, the highest national honor for a U.S. scientist. He is recognized for his pioneering and fundamental contributions in optimization theory and numerical analysis and for his dedication and sustained efforts in fostering diversity and excellence in computational mathematics and science education. The son of Mexican immigrants, Tapia grew up in Los Angeles and was the first member of his family to attend college. He excelled in math and science and went on to earn international acclaim for his research in computational mathematics, and that success led to his election to the National Academy of Engineering. Tapia has authored or co-authored two books and more than 100 computational mathematical research papers, and he is currently authoring a graduate-level textbook on the foundations of optimization.
Rice University Professor Richard Tapia was recently awarded the 2010 National Medal of Science, the highest national honor for a U.S. scientist. He is recognized for his pioneering and fundamental contributions in optimization theory and numerical analysis and for his dedication and sustained efforts in fostering diversity and excellence in computational mathematics and science education. The son of Mexican immigrants, Tapia grew up in Los Angeles and was the first member of his family to attend college. He excelled in math and science and went on to earn international acclaim for his research in computational mathematics, and that success led to his election to the National Academy of Engineering. Tapia has authored or co-authored two books and more than 100 computational mathematical research papers, and he is currently authoring a graduate-level textbook on the foundations of optimization.
Video: Girls in a Tech World
Google has long recognized the importance of investing in education. They aspire to help level the playing field by empowering all students to be active creators of tomorrow's technology. Through this video, they aim to inspire girls, especially those who may have had misconceptions or felt discouraged about pursuing Computer Science.
Google has long recognized the importance of investing in education. They aspire to help level the playing field by empowering all students to be active creators of tomorrow's technology. Through this video, they aim to inspire girls, especially those who may have had misconceptions or felt discouraged about pursuing Computer Science.
Volunteer with the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
Volunteer with a local or national Aspirations in Computing program. Volunteering to work with these talented young women is very rewarding and the time commitment is flexible. Both women and men are encouraged to participate - it takes all of us to make change! You can review applications, join a Local Affiliate Award Program committee, share your experiences as a technical professional by serving as a speaker at a local event, or host an Affiliate Award if there isn’t one in your community.
Volunteer with a local or national Aspirations in Computing program. Volunteering to work with these talented young women is very rewarding and the time commitment is flexible. Both women and men are encouraged to participate - it takes all of us to make change! You can review applications, join a Local Affiliate Award Program committee, share your experiences as a technical professional by serving as a speaker at a local event, or host an Affiliate Award if there isn’t one in your community.
WGBH/ACM New Image for Computing (NIC) Final Report (PDF)
NIC is in the first stage of a multi-phase project to improve the image of computer science among high school students (with a special focus on gender and ethnic disparities) and encourage greater participation in computer science at the postsecondary level.
NIC is in the first stage of a multi-phase project to improve the image of computer science among high school students (with a special focus on gender and ethnic disparities) and encourage greater participation in computer science at the postsecondary level.
