Closing the Computer Science Gender Gap: How One Woman Is Making a Difference in Many Lives
The Conversation (06/08/15) Maria Klawe
Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College and former president of ACM, says the decline of women's participation in computer science (CS) can be reversed.
The Conversation (06/08/15) Maria Klawe
Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College and former president of ACM, says the decline of women's participation in computer science (CS) can be reversed.
It's a Fantastic Time to Graduate in the U.S. as an Engineer or Computer Scientist
Quartz (06/08/15) Max Nisen
Recent college graduates are doing well, according to a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Quartz (06/08/15) Max Nisen
Recent college graduates are doing well, according to a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Hackers Using Startling New Ways to Steal Your Passwords
TechWorm (04/20/15) Kavita Iyer
Syracuse University researchers have found hackers can speculate PINs by interpreting video of people tapping their smartphone screens even when the display is not visible.
TechWorm (04/20/15) Kavita Iyer
Syracuse University researchers have found hackers can speculate PINs by interpreting video of people tapping their smartphone screens even when the display is not visible.
Reviewing Online Homework at Scale
MIT News (03/30/15) Larry Hardesty
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed a system that automatically compares students' solutions to programming assignments, and batches those that use the same methods.
MIT News (03/30/15) Larry Hardesty
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed a system that automatically compares students' solutions to programming assignments, and batches those that use the same methods.
Coding for Cars: The Next Generation of Mobile Apps
Automakers increasingly see the car as a platform for app development in light of the growing popularity of smartphones, the Internet's speed and sophistication, and the need to stay competitive.
Automakers increasingly see the car as a platform for app development in light of the growing popularity of smartphones, the Internet's speed and sophistication, and the need to stay competitive.
Best Jobs in America
CNNMoney/PayScale's top 100 careers with big growth, great pay and satisfying work.
CNNMoney/PayScale's top 100 careers with big growth, great pay and satisfying work.
Society's View of IT Workers As 'Unwashed Nerds' Stops Women Entering Industry
V3.co.uk (02/09/15) Roland Moore-Colyer
Society needs to change the way it presents and views information technology (IT) careers if more women are to be encouraged to join the industry, according to BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) president and University of Greenwich professor Liz Bacon.
V3.co.uk (02/09/15) Roland Moore-Colyer
Society needs to change the way it presents and views information technology (IT) careers if more women are to be encouraged to join the industry, according to BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) president and University of Greenwich professor Liz Bacon.
JavaScript Surges Past Swift, R for Top Programming Language Honors
InfoWorld (01/07/15) Paul Krill
The Tiobe Index, which rates programming languages based on a formula assessing Internet searches, named JavaScript its Language of the Year for 2014.
InfoWorld (01/07/15) Paul Krill
The Tiobe Index, which rates programming languages based on a formula assessing Internet searches, named JavaScript its Language of the Year for 2014.
How 'Hour of Code' Sparked a Movement That Could Teach 100 Million People to Code
Tech Republic (12/08/14) Lyndsey Gilpin
This week is Computer Science Education Week and Code.org hopes it will see unprecedented numbers of students and ordinary people take part in its worldwide Hour of Code learning event.
Tech Republic (12/08/14) Lyndsey Gilpin
This week is Computer Science Education Week and Code.org hopes it will see unprecedented numbers of students and ordinary people take part in its worldwide Hour of Code learning event.
7 Largest U.S. Districts to Teach Computer Science
Associated Press (12/08/14) Josh Lederman
The U.S.'s seven largest school districts, which include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale, are joining more than 50 other school districts to start offering introductory computer science to all of their students.
Associated Press (12/08/14) Josh Lederman
The U.S.'s seven largest school districts, which include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale, are joining more than 50 other school districts to start offering introductory computer science to all of their students.
50 Computer Science Schools That Are Changing the World
HPC Wire (11/11/14) Tiffany Trader
Computational endeavors are impacting everything from scientific research and medicine to business, humanities, and the arts. An article at Computer Science Degree Hub lists the 50 most innovative computer science departments in the country, and the top 10 includes Stanford, Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, University of Washington, Berkeley, Princeton, UCLA, and Cornell, with the top spot going to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
HPC Wire (11/11/14) Tiffany Trader
Computational endeavors are impacting everything from scientific research and medicine to business, humanities, and the arts. An article at Computer Science Degree Hub lists the 50 most innovative computer science departments in the country, and the top 10 includes Stanford, Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, University of Washington, Berkeley, Princeton, UCLA, and Cornell, with the top spot going to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Next for DARPA: 'Autocomplete' for Programmers
Rice University researchers have launched an $11-million initiative, funded by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), to create PLINY, a tool that will both autocomplete and autocorrect code for programmers.
Rice University researchers have launched an $11-million initiative, funded by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), to create PLINY, a tool that will both autocomplete and autocorrect code for programmers.
11 Skills You Need To Master To Land A $100,000 Engineering Job At Google
Google is the most desirable employer on Earth. Engineers are the rock stars there - and they're paid accordingly.
Interns start at $70,000 to $90,000 salaries, while software engineers pull in $118,000 and senior software engineers make an average of $152,985. But one does not simply walk into the Googleplex.
Google is the most desirable employer on Earth. Engineers are the rock stars there - and they're paid accordingly.
Interns start at $70,000 to $90,000 salaries, while software engineers pull in $118,000 and senior software engineers make an average of $152,985. But one does not simply walk into the Googleplex.
LAUSD Announces Sweeping Expansion of Computer Science Course Work
The Los Angeles Times (10/08/14) Howard Blume
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Code.org are collaborating to launch a sweeping expansion of computer science coursework, according to officials.
The Los Angeles Times (10/08/14) Howard Blume
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Code.org are collaborating to launch a sweeping expansion of computer science coursework, according to officials.
Computer Engineering Degrees Pay Off Big Time
Network World (10/08/14) Brandon Butler
Students who graduate with engineering degrees in a variety of fields are rewarded with high-paying jobs and have strong earnings potential throughout their career, according to a Brookings Institution report.
Network World (10/08/14) Brandon Butler
Students who graduate with engineering degrees in a variety of fields are rewarded with high-paying jobs and have strong earnings potential throughout their career, according to a Brookings Institution report.
Facebook, Intel Back Effort to Lift Engineer Diversity
Bloomberg (09/24/14) Peter Burrows
Rectifying a lack of diversity among computer science undergraduates is the goal of the Building Recruiting and Inclusion for Diversity (BRAID) program, an effort in which several companies, including Facebook, Intel, Google, and Microsoft, will contribute $1.35 million over the next three years to 15 universities' computer science departments.
Bloomberg (09/24/14) Peter Burrows
Rectifying a lack of diversity among computer science undergraduates is the goal of the Building Recruiting and Inclusion for Diversity (BRAID) program, an effort in which several companies, including Facebook, Intel, Google, and Microsoft, will contribute $1.35 million over the next three years to 15 universities' computer science departments.
Harvard Computer Science Introductory Course Logs Record-Breaking Enrollment Numbers
The Harvard Crimson (09/11/14) Meg P. Bernhard
Nearly 12 percent of Harvard College's students have enrolled in the college's introductory computer science class, Computer Science 50: "Introduction to Computer Science I."
The Harvard Crimson (09/11/14) Meg P. Bernhard
Nearly 12 percent of Harvard College's students have enrolled in the college's introductory computer science class, Computer Science 50: "Introduction to Computer Science I."
Local, National Efforts Aim to Draw Girls Into STEM Fields
The Spokesman-Review (WA) (08/24/14) Jody Lawrence-Turner
Educators and community leaders in Spokane, WA, and across the United States, are working to encourage girls to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
The Spokesman-Review (WA) (08/24/14) Jody Lawrence-Turner
Educators and community leaders in Spokane, WA, and across the United States, are working to encourage girls to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Why Teaching Grandmothers to Code Isn't a Crazy Idea
The Washington Post (08/15/14) Vivek Wadhwa
The same efforts being directed at teaching youngsters the fundamentals of coding and entrepreneurship also should be extended to older workers and retired people, who may have the perspective, experience, and knowledge necessary to craft technological solutions to the world's problems, writes Stanford University fellow Vivek Wadhwa.
The Washington Post (08/15/14) Vivek Wadhwa
The same efforts being directed at teaching youngsters the fundamentals of coding and entrepreneurship also should be extended to older workers and retired people, who may have the perspective, experience, and knowledge necessary to craft technological solutions to the world's problems, writes Stanford University fellow Vivek Wadhwa.
Stroustrup: Why the 35-Year-Old C++ Still Dominates 'Real' Dev
InfoWorld (08/15/14)
In an interview, C++ designer Bjarne Stroustrup says the programming language remains vital and relevant 35 years after he first designed it in 1979 because of its ability to handle complexity, making it the go-to solution for telecom, financial, and embedded applications and online systems such as Amazon and Google.
InfoWorld (08/15/14)
In an interview, C++ designer Bjarne Stroustrup says the programming language remains vital and relevant 35 years after he first designed it in 1979 because of its ability to handle complexity, making it the go-to solution for telecom, financial, and embedded applications and online systems such as Amazon and Google.
Looking Through the Glass Ceiling: Challenges and Strategies for Women Pursuing STEM Careers
UC Magazine (08/11/14) Dawn Fuller
A new study by a University of Cincinnati (UC) doctoral student examines the effects of gender stereotypes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
UC Magazine (08/11/14) Dawn Fuller
A new study by a University of Cincinnati (UC) doctoral student examines the effects of gender stereotypes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Google Introduces Kids to Coding Through Blockly Games Project
eWeek (08/17/14) Todd R. Weiss
Google has developed a collection of online Blockly Games designed to help engage children in their first efforts at programming.
eWeek (08/17/14) Todd R. Weiss
Google has developed a collection of online Blockly Games designed to help engage children in their first efforts at programming.
Carnegie Mellon Developing Programming Language That Accommodates Multiple Languages in Same Program
Carnegie Mellon News (PA) (08/07/14) Byron Spice
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers have developed Wyvern, a programming language that makes it possible to develop software using a variety of targeted, domain-specific languages rather than writing the entire program in a general-purpose language.
Carnegie Mellon News (PA) (08/07/14) Byron Spice
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers have developed Wyvern, a programming language that makes it possible to develop software using a variety of targeted, domain-specific languages rather than writing the entire program in a general-purpose language.
Equation to Predict Happiness
University College London (08/05/14)
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have developed a mathematical equation that can accurately predict how happy people will say they are from moment to moment based on recent events such as rewards received.
University College London (08/05/14)
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have developed a mathematical equation that can accurately predict how happy people will say they are from moment to moment based on recent events such as rewards received.
Mobile Gadgets That Connect to Wi-Fi Without a Battery
Technology Review (08/01/14) Tom Simonite
A new breed of mobile wireless device does not need a battery or other energy storage to send data over Wi-Fi. A team at the University of Washington has developed prototype gadgets that obtain power by using the Wi-Fi, TV, radio, and cellular signals that are already in the air.
Technology Review (08/01/14) Tom Simonite
A new breed of mobile wireless device does not need a battery or other energy storage to send data over Wi-Fi. A team at the University of Washington has developed prototype gadgets that obtain power by using the Wi-Fi, TV, radio, and cellular signals that are already in the air.
IT Jobs: Which States Show Most Growth?
InformationWeek (08/08/14) Kevin Casey
Dice's August jobs report found Texas leads in technology job growth in 2014 based on new hiring data, followed by Florida, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington.
InformationWeek (08/08/14) Kevin Casey
Dice's August jobs report found Texas leads in technology job growth in 2014 based on new hiring data, followed by Florida, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington.
No Boys Allowed: Girls Who Code Takes on Gender Gap
USA Today (08/12/14) Jessica Guynn
The nonprofit Girls Who Code's summer program has grown from 20 girls in one classroom in 2012 to 380 girls in classrooms at 16 companies across the country.
USA Today (08/12/14) Jessica Guynn
The nonprofit Girls Who Code's summer program has grown from 20 girls in one classroom in 2012 to 380 girls in classrooms at 16 companies across the country.
Campaigns Emerge to Attract More Women to Careers in IT
Nonprofit associations, academic organizations, and major corporations are launching efforts to attract more women to the information technology (IT) field. According to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), 95 percent of girls say they like technology, but only 9 percent are interested in pursuing an IT career.
Nonprofit associations, academic organizations, and major corporations are launching efforts to attract more women to the information technology (IT) field. According to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), 95 percent of girls say they like technology, but only 9 percent are interested in pursuing an IT career.
Employers Want Java Skills More Than Anything Else
Java/J2EE was the most in-demand software development skill for employers searching Dice.com in the first quarter of 2014, according to the company. By a wide margin, Java skills topped .Net, C++, C#, senior development skills, SQL, HTML, C, Web, and Linux.
Java/J2EE was the most in-demand software development skill for employers searching Dice.com in the first quarter of 2014, according to the company. By a wide margin, Java skills topped .Net, C++, C#, senior development skills, SQL, HTML, C, Web, and Linux.
Tech Is the Place to Be for the Top Entry-Level Jobs
Web application developer is the U.S.'s best entry-level job, according to a new WalletHub study, which compared 109 types of entry-level jobs based on 11 key metrics ranging from starting salary to industry growth.
Web application developer is the U.S.'s best entry-level job, according to a new WalletHub study, which compared 109 types of entry-level jobs based on 11 key metrics ranging from starting salary to industry growth.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Lately, Coding
A national education movement with an emphasis on computer science is growing quickly in the U.S. Since December 2013, 20,000 teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade have introduced coding lessons, and about 30 school districts have agreed to add coding classes in the fall, according to Code.org.
A national education movement with an emphasis on computer science is growing quickly in the U.S. Since December 2013, 20,000 teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade have introduced coding lessons, and about 30 school districts have agreed to add coding classes in the fall, according to Code.org.
Girls Need More Encouragement to Enter IT, BCS Says
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has surveyed its members and found that 79 percent believe the information technology (IT) profession would benefit from having more women in the industry.
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has surveyed its members and found that 79 percent believe the information technology (IT) profession would benefit from having more women in the industry.
Tech Leaders Lobby for Coding Classes in California Schools
Educators and technology industry leaders on Wednesday are sending a letter to California Gov. Jerry Brown urging him to improve computer science education in the state's public schools.
Educators and technology industry leaders on Wednesday are sending a letter to California Gov. Jerry Brown urging him to improve computer science education in the state's public schools.
Google: Driverless Cars Are Mastering City Streets
Google's self-driving cars have made tremendous progress over the past several years, and can now accommodate thousands of previously unworkable urban challenges, according to project director Chris Urmson.
Google's self-driving cars have made tremendous progress over the past several years, and can now accommodate thousands of previously unworkable urban challenges, according to project director Chris Urmson.
College Celebrates Half Century of BASIC Language
Dartmouth University faculty, students, and national experts today will give a series of presentations as part of a conference to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (BASIC) computing language and time-sharing computing being developed at Dartmouth.
Dartmouth University faculty, students, and national experts today will give a series of presentations as part of a conference to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (BASIC) computing language and time-sharing computing being developed at Dartmouth.
Go 1.3's First Beta Promises a Sleeker, Faster Language
Google's Go language is about to enter its 1.3 revision, with a first beta soon to be made available. Most of the changes in Go 1.3 do not involve introducing new features to the language, but instead address many of the issues and complaints that have come up in its first few years.
Google's Go language is about to enter its 1.3 revision, with a first beta soon to be made available. Most of the changes in Go 1.3 do not involve introducing new features to the language, but instead address many of the issues and complaints that have come up in its first few years.
Career Alert: A Master of Analytics Degree Is the Ticket--If You Can Get Into Class
Employers increasingly are looking for people with data analytics degrees and schools are seeing more applications, but acceptance rates for programs are declining.
Employers increasingly are looking for people with data analytics degrees and schools are seeing more applications, but acceptance rates for programs are declining.
Shortage of Female STEM Workers Hurts Tech Industry
Intel Foundation executive director Wendy Hawkins, speaking at a recent science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) conference, said the low number of women working in computer science is a business challenge, in addition to being an image problem for technology companies.
Intel Foundation executive director Wendy Hawkins, speaking at a recent science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) conference, said the low number of women working in computer science is a business challenge, in addition to being an image problem for technology companies.
Google Names Participants for 2014 Summer of Code Program
The 10th Annual Google Summer of Code program will involve 1,307 students working with 190 mentoring organizations to create open source code that will be shared with the world.
The 10th Annual Google Summer of Code program will involve 1,307 students working with 190 mentoring organizations to create open source code that will be shared with the world.
Why App Design Is Replacing Computer Science in Public Schools
Washington state has launched the Youth Apps Challenge, which rallies teams of students to submit either a detailed pitch for an app idea or a functional tablet or smartphone app.
Washington state has launched the Youth Apps Challenge, which rallies teams of students to submit either a detailed pitch for an app idea or a functional tablet or smartphone app.
High School Students Are All About Computers but Get Little Instruction in Computer Science
There is a significant gap between U.S. high school students' exposure to computer science and their use of computers and technology, and this gap is leading to a dearth of qualified professionals in technology and other fields.
There is a significant gap between U.S. high school students' exposure to computer science and their use of computers and technology, and this gap is leading to a dearth of qualified professionals in technology and other fields.
Black Girls Code Founder Kimberly Bryant: Engineer. Entrepreneur. Mother.
Appalled by the low number of minorities she encountered in the tech startup world after moving to San Francisco as well as her daughter's experience in a middle school computer science summer camp, former biotechnology electrical engineer Kimberly Bryant started Black Girls Code to introduce computer programming to girls from underrepresented communities.
Appalled by the low number of minorities she encountered in the tech startup world after moving to San Francisco as well as her daughter's experience in a middle school computer science summer camp, former biotechnology electrical engineer Kimberly Bryant started Black Girls Code to introduce computer programming to girls from underrepresented communities.
Early STEM Education Will Lead to More Women in IT
Girls Who Code, which has drawn support from leading technology companies, is a nonprofit working to introduce more girls to computer science at a young age.
Girls Who Code, which has drawn support from leading technology companies, is a nonprofit working to introduce more girls to computer science at a young age.
Which College—and Which Major—Will Make You Richest?
A new study finds that nine of the 10 most lucrative degrees in America are in computer science programs at elite colleges—and Harvey Mudd runs away with the lead
A new study finds that nine of the 10 most lucrative degrees in America are in computer science programs at elite colleges—and Harvey Mudd runs away with the lead
Info Sec Industry Still Struggles to Attract Women
The percentage of women pursuing undergraduate degrees in computer science has declined from about 30 percent in 1990 to 18 percent in 2010, according the most recent U.S. National Science Foundation data.
The percentage of women pursuing undergraduate degrees in computer science has declined from about 30 percent in 1990 to 18 percent in 2010, according the most recent U.S. National Science Foundation data.
Adding Coding to the Curriculum
Students worldwide are increasingly familiarizing themselves with coding fundamentals, and proponents say such knowledge feeds into individual students' future career prospects as well as into their countries' economic competitiveness and the technology sector's ability to find qualified employees.
Students worldwide are increasingly familiarizing themselves with coding fundamentals, and proponents say such knowledge feeds into individual students' future career prospects as well as into their countries' economic competitiveness and the technology sector's ability to find qualified employees.
How One College Went From 10% Female Computer Science Majors to 40%
In 2006, former ACM president Maria Klawe was appointed Harvey Mudd College president and immediately helped changed the computer science department to try to encourage more female students to enroll in computer science classes.
In 2006, former ACM president Maria Klawe was appointed Harvey Mudd College president and immediately helped changed the computer science department to try to encourage more female students to enroll in computer science classes.
Private Colleges Produce Prepared STEM Graduates
A recent report by the Council of Independent Colleges says small and midsized colleges are just as capable at educating and supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students as larger public research institutions.
A recent report by the Council of Independent Colleges says small and midsized colleges are just as capable at educating and supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students as larger public research institutions.
Facebook's Hack, a Language of Tech Competition
Facebook on Thursday unveiled Hack, an open source programming language designed to enable developers to program interactive Web pages faster and more effectively by evading errors that cause system crashes.
Facebook on Thursday unveiled Hack, an open source programming language designed to enable developers to program interactive Web pages faster and more effectively by evading errors that cause system crashes.
Google Helps Launch Women-Tech Incubator at 1871
As part of a broader effort to increase the number of women participating in technology, Google is funding Chicago-based technology startup center 1871's launch of the 1871FEMtech incubator for female technology entrepreneurs.
As part of a broader effort to increase the number of women participating in technology, Google is funding Chicago-based technology startup center 1871's launch of the 1871FEMtech incubator for female technology entrepreneurs.
IBM Nurtures Mainframe Workforce With World Championship
IBM recently announced its first-ever "Master the Mainframe" world championship, in which university students who are winners of regional qualifiers will spend March entrenched in what IBM calls the "Systems of Engagement" concept.
IBM recently announced its first-ever "Master the Mainframe" world championship, in which university students who are winners of regional qualifiers will spend March entrenched in what IBM calls the "Systems of Engagement" concept.
Who Needs to Know How to Code
As the ability to code becomes increasingly important in various aspects of life, many non-IT professionals are pursuing technical skills. "Programming teaches logic, higher-level math, and learning concepts that make you smarter and are useful no matter what," says Jake Schwartz, CEO of education startup General Assembly.
As the ability to code becomes increasingly important in various aspects of life, many non-IT professionals are pursuing technical skills. "Programming teaches logic, higher-level math, and learning concepts that make you smarter and are useful no matter what," says Jake Schwartz, CEO of education startup General Assembly.
Women in IT: The Next Generation
The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) is working to improve the image of computer science by training the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers to utilize various skills and disciplines.
The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) is working to improve the image of computer science by training the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers to utilize various skills and disciplines.
Women of Congress Promote STEM Education, Careers
A group of women in Congress recently met with business leaders at an event hosted by the nonpartisan Million Women Mentors to discuss how to encourage young women to enter science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
A group of women in Congress recently met with business leaders at an event hosted by the nonpartisan Million Women Mentors to discuss how to encourage young women to enter science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
What the Internet of 2025 Might Look Like
As the Internet approaches its 25-year anniversary, the Pew Research Center has released responses from science and technology experts about what the future Internet might look like.
As the Internet approaches its 25-year anniversary, the Pew Research Center has released responses from science and technology experts about what the future Internet might look like.
Computer Science Enrollments Rocketed Last Year, Up 22%
Enrollment for computer science bachelor's degree programs in the U.S. jumped 22 percent last year, according to a sneak peek of the Computing Research Association's (CRA) 2013 Taulbee Report, which will be published in May.
Enrollment for computer science bachelor's degree programs in the U.S. jumped 22 percent last year, according to a sneak peek of the Computing Research Association's (CRA) 2013 Taulbee Report, which will be published in May.
Nanomotors controlled inside living human cells for the first time
Scientists at Penn State University have successfully controlled tiny nanomotors inside living human cells. If this is the future of medicine, how much computer science should aspiring doctors learn?
Scientists at Penn State University have successfully controlled tiny nanomotors inside living human cells. If this is the future of medicine, how much computer science should aspiring doctors learn?
Keeping Women in High-Tech Fields Is Big Challenge, Report Finds
A recent Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) report found U.S. women working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are 45 percent more likely than their male peers to leave the industry within a year.
A recent Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) report found U.S. women working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are 45 percent more likely than their male peers to leave the industry within a year.
Groups Step Up Efforts to Develop More Female IT Workers
The National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) has partnered with the newly-launched Million Women Mentors (MWM) to boost female participation in the technology industry.
The National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) has partnered with the newly-launched Million Women Mentors (MWM) to boost female participation in the technology industry.
Google Encourages Developers to Create Art Using Code
Google is helping to promote a global competition to find an up-and-coming software developer artist who pushes the boundaries of art using code.
Google is helping to promote a global competition to find an up-and-coming software developer artist who pushes the boundaries of art using code.
Carnegie Mellon Model Predicts Growth, Death of Facebook and Other Membership-Based Websites
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers have developed a computational model to assess the viability of websites and social networks and predict which sites are sustainable and which are not.
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers have developed a computational model to assess the viability of websites and social networks and predict which sites are sustainable and which are not.
House Launches App Challenge to Inspire Science and Technology Careers
High school students across the country have an opportunity to participate in the U.S. House of Representatives' new app development competition.
High school students across the country have an opportunity to participate in the U.S. House of Representatives' new app development competition.
Coding as a Second Language? Kentucky Jockeys to Be Next to Join the Movement
A proposed bill to make computer science a foreign language option for high school students recently was passed by Kentucky's Senate Education committee.
A proposed bill to make computer science a foreign language option for high school students recently was passed by Kentucky's Senate Education committee.
Tech Workers' Employment Rates Beat the National Average
Overall unemployment rates for the United States fell from 7.7 percent to 7 percent over the course of 2013, but the rate for tech workers stayed around 3.5 percent, according to the latest Tech Employment Snapshot from Dice.com.
Overall unemployment rates for the United States fell from 7.7 percent to 7 percent over the course of 2013, but the rate for tech workers stayed around 3.5 percent, according to the latest Tech Employment Snapshot from Dice.com.
Google After-School Program Encourages Study of Computer Science
In July 2013, Google launched CS First, a pilot program at its South Carolina data center to work with students to encourage their interest in computer science.
In July 2013, Google launched CS First, a pilot program at its South Carolina data center to work with students to encourage their interest in computer science.
Out in the Open: An NSA-Proof Twitter, Built With Code From Bitcoin and BitTorrent
Concerned about government surveillance of Internet traffic and social networks, Miguel Freitas aims to create a more secure alternative to Twitter using code from Bitcoin and BitTorrent.
Concerned about government surveillance of Internet traffic and social networks, Miguel Freitas aims to create a more secure alternative to Twitter using code from Bitcoin and BitTorrent.
No Girls, Blacks, or Hispanics Take AP Computer Science Exam in Some States
No female, African American, or Hispanic students took the Advanced Placement (AP) computer science exam in some states in 2013, according to Georgia Institute of Technology computing outreach director Barbara Ericson, who compiled state comparisons of College Board data.
No female, African American, or Hispanic students took the Advanced Placement (AP) computer science exam in some states in 2013, according to Georgia Institute of Technology computing outreach director Barbara Ericson, who compiled state comparisons of College Board data.
Hot IT Job Skills in 2014: Mobile, Web Development, and Big Data
Information technology hiring managers this year want employees with expertise in Web development, mobile development, and large-scale data analysis. Java and .Net skills also are especially valuable for Web development projects, according to Modis president Jack Cullen.
Information technology hiring managers this year want employees with expertise in Web development, mobile development, and large-scale data analysis. Java and .Net skills also are especially valuable for Web development projects, according to Modis president Jack Cullen.
U.S. Innovation Boosted by Silicon Valley-Detroit Team-up
Rising consumer demand for more technology in cars has sparked a convergence between the auto and computer industries, with analysts saying the trend is helping to inaugurate a period of prosperity for automakers.
Rising consumer demand for more technology in cars has sparked a convergence between the auto and computer industries, with analysts saying the trend is helping to inaugurate a period of prosperity for automakers.
Court Tosses Rules of Road for Internet
A U.S. appeals court has rejected U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules mandating equal treatment for all Internet traffic by broadband providers, striking a blow against net neutrality and raising the possibility that bandwidth-hungry websites might be assessed a fee to ensure quality service.
A U.S. appeals court has rejected U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules mandating equal treatment for all Internet traffic by broadband providers, striking a blow against net neutrality and raising the possibility that bandwidth-hungry websites might be assessed a fee to ensure quality service.
Reddit, Mozilla, EFF to Hold Day of Protest, Activism in Memory of Aaron Swartz
Reddit, the Electronic Freedom Foundation, Free Press, Mozilla, and several other organizations are planning an online protest on Feb. 11 against wide-ranging government surveillance of Internet users in memory of activist Aaron Swartz.
Reddit, the Electronic Freedom Foundation, Free Press, Mozilla, and several other organizations are planning an online protest on Feb. 11 against wide-ranging government surveillance of Internet users in memory of activist Aaron Swartz.
Data Scientists: IT's New Rock Stars
Data scientists are emerging as some of the most sought-after professionals in today's technology job market.
Data scientists are emerging as some of the most sought-after professionals in today's technology job market.
How Google Cracked House Number Identification in Street View
Google Street View has become a very popular tool for consumers, but Google also uses it to read house numbers and pinpoint a building's geolocation, which is used to create a record for each building in its databases.
Google Street View has become a very popular tool for consumers, but Google also uses it to read house numbers and pinpoint a building's geolocation, which is used to create a record for each building in its databases.
Microsoft Advances C# With the M# Language
Microsoft researchers have developed a high-level systems programming language known as M# that is an extension of C#. M# aims to deliver a language that provides developers with type safety and productivity as well as performance. "With respect to M#, I think we should keep in mind that there has been an age-old struggle in computer science to deliver highly productive development models that are also efficient and high-performance," says IDC analyst Al Hilwa.
Microsoft researchers have developed a high-level systems programming language known as M# that is an extension of C#. M# aims to deliver a language that provides developers with type safety and productivity as well as performance. "With respect to M#, I think we should keep in mind that there has been an age-old struggle in computer science to deliver highly productive development models that are also efficient and high-performance," says IDC analyst Al Hilwa.
Unemployed in Europe Stymied by Lack of Technology Skills
Many information technology-based job opportunities are emerging across Europe, but a large portion of the continent's unemployed workers and young people entering the workforce lack the necessary skills.
Many information technology-based job opportunities are emerging across Europe, but a large portion of the continent's unemployed workers and young people entering the workforce lack the necessary skills.
Study: Self-Driving Car Sales Will Explode
The global population of self-driving cars (SDCs) is projected to grow from 230,000 in 2025 to 11.8 million by 2030, with an accumulated 54 million expected to be on roads worldwide in 2035 as sales increase, according to a study by IHS Automotive.
The global population of self-driving cars (SDCs) is projected to grow from 230,000 in 2025 to 11.8 million by 2030, with an accumulated 54 million expected to be on roads worldwide in 2035 as sales increase, according to a study by IHS Automotive.
App Inventor Launches Second Iteration
The MIT App Inventor is the basis for more than 3 million projects, and its second iteration was released on Dec. 6 in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week.
The MIT App Inventor is the basis for more than 3 million projects, and its second iteration was released on Dec. 6 in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week.
Supercomputers: New Software Needed
Software now presents the greatest challenge in supercomputing due to the need for code that matches processing capability.
Software now presents the greatest challenge in supercomputing due to the need for code that matches processing capability.
Tech Renegade: From Print-at-Home Guns to Untraceable Currency
Entrepreneur Cody Wilson is readying the launch of Dark Wallet, software designed to make Bitcoin financial transactions untraceable, but technology regulators are worried could be used for illicit activity.
Entrepreneur Cody Wilson is readying the launch of Dark Wallet, software designed to make Bitcoin financial transactions untraceable, but technology regulators are worried could be used for illicit activity.
Viewing Where the Internet Goes
In an interview, Internet pioneers Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn discuss the future of Internet regulation.
In an interview, Internet pioneers Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn discuss the future of Internet regulation.
Look at This Amazing Animated Typography, Built by a Google Whiz
Web developers will be able to animate Internet typography with nothing but code using a new website by Jono Brandel, a designer from the Google Creative Lab.
Web developers will be able to animate Internet typography with nothing but code using a new website by Jono Brandel, a designer from the Google Creative Lab.
Go Google Go! A Language on Full Throttle
Go, Google's C-like language, recently was ranked at the top of TechEmpower's eighth round of Web framework benchmarks.
Go, Google's C-like language, recently was ranked at the top of TechEmpower's eighth round of Web framework benchmarks.
Girls Good at Math Half as Likely to Study STEM
High school girls in Canada who excel at mathematics are half as likely as their male counterparts to pursue science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and computer science in college, according to Statistics Canada (StatsCan).
High school girls in Canada who excel at mathematics are half as likely as their male counterparts to pursue science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and computer science in college, according to Statistics Canada (StatsCan).
Can Smartphones Snap Out of Technological Stupor?
Smartphone innovation has been stuck in a holding pattern, and smartphone and software makers are attempting to step up the pace.
Smartphone innovation has been stuck in a holding pattern, and smartphone and software makers are attempting to step up the pace.
MHacks computer hackathon coming to Detroit in January
Thousands of computer designers will descend on Detroit in the middle of January to build computer applications, compete for prizes and get a look at the city beyond the bankruptcy headlines.
The designers — all students — will attract several top technology companies hoping to recruit the best and brightest.
The event, called a hackathon, is being sponsored by MHacks, a student-run organization at the University of Michigan.
Thousands of computer designers will descend on Detroit in the middle of January to build computer applications, compete for prizes and get a look at the city beyond the bankruptcy headlines.
The designers — all students — will attract several top technology companies hoping to recruit the best and brightest.
The event, called a hackathon, is being sponsored by MHacks, a student-run organization at the University of Michigan.
Study Shows Google's Dominance of Online Advertising
Researchers at Stony Brook and Columbia universities recently conducted a study on the mobile Web browsing habits of more than 3 million people.
Researchers at Stony Brook and Columbia universities recently conducted a study on the mobile Web browsing habits of more than 3 million people.
Research Shows How MacBook Webcams Can Spy on Their Users without Warning
Johns Hopkins University researchers have provided the first public confirmation that it is possible to activate a laptop's camera without triggering the light indicating that the camera is turned on.
Johns Hopkins University researchers have provided the first public confirmation that it is possible to activate a laptop's camera without triggering the light indicating that the camera is turned on.
New Grants to Help More Students Pursue STEM Careers
President Barack Obama recently announced Youth CareerConnect, a $100-million competition to help American high schools prepare students for college and for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
President Barack Obama recently announced Youth CareerConnect, a $100-million competition to help American high schools prepare students for college and for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
Week-Long 'Hour of Code' Campaign Lures Millions of U.S. Students to Computer Coding
More than 11 million students in 167 countries this week have taken a free programming tutorial as part of the "Hour of Code" initiative, a worldwide campaign to encourage computer science in education, according to Code.org founder Hadi Partovi.
More than 11 million students in 167 countries this week have taken a free programming tutorial as part of the "Hour of Code" initiative, a worldwide campaign to encourage computer science in education, according to Code.org founder Hadi Partovi.
Hundreds of Teens Attend Computer Science Education Day at Cal
The University of California, Berkeley held its annual Computer Science Education Day on Dec. 10, drawing hundreds of students across the Bay Area.
The University of California, Berkeley held its annual Computer Science Education Day on Dec. 10, drawing hundreds of students across the Bay Area.
Teachers Start 25 State Petitions to Add Computer Science to Grad Requirement
Teachers in the United States have initiated more than 25 petitions for state and education officials to make computer science courses satisfy requirements toward high school graduation and for college admission.
Teachers in the United States have initiated more than 25 petitions for state and education officials to make computer science courses satisfy requirements toward high school graduation and for college admission.
Google's C Alternative Gets an Update, but Will Developers Bite?
Google this week released version 1.2 of its Go open source programming language, which the company initially released four years ago as an alternative to C.
Google this week released version 1.2 of its Go open source programming language, which the company initially released four years ago as an alternative to C.
Study: Black Women Falling Behind in STEM Fields
Women of color, especially black women, are significantly underrepresented in academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) positions, even as the U.S. focus on STEM education intensifies, according to a study by the Institute for Women's Policy Research.
Women of color, especially black women, are significantly underrepresented in academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) positions, even as the U.S. focus on STEM education intensifies, according to a study by the Institute for Women's Policy Research.
Something About STEM Drives Women Out
Women who have worked in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are more likely to leave their field for other careers than other professional women, particularly in their early careers, according to research at Cornell University and the University of Texas at Austin.
Women who have worked in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are more likely to leave their field for other careers than other professional women, particularly in their early careers, according to research at Cornell University and the University of Texas at Austin.
Study Tracks Attrition Rates for STEM Majors
About 50 percent of bachelor's degree candidates in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) exit the field without completing a college degree, according to a report from the U.S. Education Department's National Center for Education Statistics.
About 50 percent of bachelor's degree candidates in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) exit the field without completing a college degree, according to a report from the U.S. Education Department's National Center for Education Statistics.
Dart, Google's Controversial Web Language, Turns 1.0
Google recently announced the availability of version 1.0 of Web programming language Dart, which aims to provide better programmer efficiency and Web software performance than JavaScript.
Google recently announced the availability of version 1.0 of Web programming language Dart, which aims to provide better programmer efficiency and Web software performance than JavaScript.
Tech Leaders Warn IT Talent Shortage Could Curb Hiring Plans
Although technology companies would like to increase hiring this year, they are concerned that a shortage of skilled workers will limit their ability to do so, according to a Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) survey of more than 1,700 technology executives.
Although technology companies would like to increase hiring this year, they are concerned that a shortage of skilled workers will limit their ability to do so, according to a Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) survey of more than 1,700 technology executives.
'Something Very Big Is Coming: Our Most Important Technology Project Yet,' Hints Stephen Wolfram
Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha creator Stephen Wolfram on Wednesday said he and his team have developed a general-purpose knowledge-based language called the Wolfram Language that covers all forms of computing in a new way.
Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha creator Stephen Wolfram on Wednesday said he and his team have developed a general-purpose knowledge-based language called the Wolfram Language that covers all forms of computing in a new way.
Shocker: Women Outnumber Men in This Year's Tech Hires
Women represented a majority of workers filling new technology jobs created through September of this year, for the first time in at least 10 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Women represented a majority of workers filling new technology jobs created through September of this year, for the first time in at least 10 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
It’s Official: Computer Scientists Pick Stronger Passwords
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers examined the passwords that 25,000 faculty, staff, and students used to access grades, email, financial transcripts, and other sensitive data, and then analyzed how guessable the passwords would be during an offline attack. The researchers subjected the passwords to a cracking algorithm with a complex password policy, and found differences in the quality of the passwords chosen by various subgroups within the university population.
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers examined the passwords that 25,000 faculty, staff, and students used to access grades, email, financial transcripts, and other sensitive data, and then analyzed how guessable the passwords would be during an offline attack. The researchers subjected the passwords to a cracking algorithm with a complex password policy, and found differences in the quality of the passwords chosen by various subgroups within the university population.
How Code.org Is Extending Computer Science Beyond 'the Lucky Few'
Teaching children basic computer science is valuable no matter what career path they might choose, and every child can benefit from a strong foundation in problem solving, write Code.org co-founders Hadi and Ali Partovi.
Teaching children basic computer science is valuable no matter what career path they might choose, and every child can benefit from a strong foundation in problem solving, write Code.org co-founders Hadi and Ali Partovi.
Delving Into Digital Learning
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) on Monday announced its Simon Initiative, which will publicly launch the world’s largest student learning database to determine best practices and standards for the use of technology in the classroom.
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) on Monday announced its Simon Initiative, which will publicly launch the world’s largest student learning database to determine best practices and standards for the use of technology in the classroom.
Aspiring Coders Hone Their Skills at CoderDojo
Australia's Brisbane City Council has launched a CoderDojo program to teach children basic software development skills from volunteer mentors.
Australia's Brisbane City Council has launched a CoderDojo program to teach children basic software development skills from volunteer mentors.
Virtual Volunteers Needed to Help Recognize Technical Young Women
The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) is reviewing applications from Nov. 9-23 for its annual Aspirations in Computing Award competition for young women in high school who are interested in technology.
The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) is reviewing applications from Nov. 9-23 for its annual Aspirations in Computing Award competition for young women in high school who are interested in technology.
Computer Science Team Wins Challenge to Improve Reading Process of Reviews
Virginia Tech researchers say they have developed a better method of summarizing text through the mining or retrieval of key data, which won a Yelp-sponsored contest.
Virginia Tech researchers say they have developed a better method of summarizing text through the mining or retrieval of key data, which won a Yelp-sponsored contest.
Get a Security Boost: Add More Women to Your Cyber Team
A dearth of women in IT and cybersecurity positions may be playing a role in the frequent failure of enterprise cybersecurity strategies and defense, according to a new (ISC)2/Frost & Sullivan/Symantec report.
A dearth of women in IT and cybersecurity positions may be playing a role in the frequent failure of enterprise cybersecurity strategies and defense, according to a new (ISC)2/Frost & Sullivan/Symantec report.
Summit at Stanford Addresses How to Attract Underrepresented-Minority Students to Careers in Science and Technology
The United Negro College Fund's HBCU Innovation Summit last week was aimed at finding ways to get more young people, especially underrepresented minorities, to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
The United Negro College Fund's HBCU Innovation Summit last week was aimed at finding ways to get more young people, especially underrepresented minorities, to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
Computer Science Education: The 'Why' and 'How'
Some U.S. states are starting to boost computer science education as a way to prepare students for high-paying jobs that will help boost the economy.
Some U.S. states are starting to boost computer science education as a way to prepare students for high-paying jobs that will help boost the economy.
I Am Woman, Watch Me Hack
The ranks of women in computer science are low and dwindling, and many industry observers blame the field's gender disparity on a public image problem.
The ranks of women in computer science are low and dwindling, and many industry observers blame the field's gender disparity on a public image problem.
Software Beats CAPTCHA, the Web's 'Are You Human?' Test
California-based startup Vicarious says it has developed software that can successfully crack any text-based Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (CAPTCHA) program, defeating Google's reCAPTCHA program 90 percent of the time.
California-based startup Vicarious says it has developed software that can successfully crack any text-based Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (CAPTCHA) program, defeating Google's reCAPTCHA program 90 percent of the time.
'Mundane' Classes Put Thousands Off Computer Science
Reading University is launching what is believed to be the United Kingdom's first free online university programming course, as the school's vice-chancellor Sir David Bell warns that failing to address technology training will harm the UK's tech companies
Reading University is launching what is believed to be the United Kingdom's first free online university programming course, as the school's vice-chancellor Sir David Bell warns that failing to address technology training will harm the UK's tech companies
Why Google's Rapid Growth Means Faster Search
The University of Southern California (USC) has released a study showing that Google search has greatly expanded and increased in speed over the past 10 months.
The University of Southern California (USC) has released a study showing that Google search has greatly expanded and increased in speed over the past 10 months.
Angry Birds--The Rise of the Machines
A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne won an international artificial intelligence (AI) contest at the recent Beijing International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence with software that replicates a human-like way of playing the Angry Birds video game.
A research team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne won an international artificial intelligence (AI) contest at the recent Beijing International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence with software that replicates a human-like way of playing the Angry Birds video game.
Why Facebook Is Teaching Its Machines to Think Like Humans
Facebook is turning to deep learning to teach computers to more closely imitate the human brain, with the goal of gaining greater insight into individual users.
Facebook is turning to deep learning to teach computers to more closely imitate the human brain, with the goal of gaining greater insight into individual users.
Self-Driving Cars Could Save More Than 21,700 Lives, $450B a Year
Autonomous vehicles could save many lives and an enormous amount of money through accident avoidance and congestion reduction, among other techniques, according to a new study from the nonprofit Eno Center for Transportation.
Autonomous vehicles could save many lives and an enormous amount of money through accident avoidance and congestion reduction, among other techniques, according to a new study from the nonprofit Eno Center for Transportation.
Cybersecurity Jobs: Young Adults Show Little Interest in the Field
Few young adults are interested in cybersecurity careers, according to a study from Raytheon and Zogby Analytics.
Few young adults are interested in cybersecurity careers, according to a study from Raytheon and Zogby Analytics.
Private-Sector IT Pros to See 5.6 Percent Average Pay Boost in 2014
The average base compensation for U.S. IT professionals is expected to rise an average 5.6 percent in 2014, with tech salaries seeing the largest gains among all fields researched, according to Robert Half Technology's 2014 Salary Guide.
The average base compensation for U.S. IT professionals is expected to rise an average 5.6 percent in 2014, with tech salaries seeing the largest gains among all fields researched, according to Robert Half Technology's 2014 Salary Guide.
More Businesses Want Workers With Math or Science Degrees
A shortage of highly skilled U.S. technology workers comes amid mounting concerns over a national failure to produce sufficient numbers of talented science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) graduates.
A shortage of highly skilled U.S. technology workers comes amid mounting concerns over a national failure to produce sufficient numbers of talented science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) graduates.
Google Offers White Hats $3,000 for Open Source Project Security Patches
Google will pay bug hunters and security professionals up to $3,133 to improve the security of several open source projects.
Google will pay bug hunters and security professionals up to $3,133 to improve the security of several open source projects.
Coders Go the Distance for Charity
More than 2,000 independent developers in 21 cities around the world recently participated in #hack4good, a 48-hour coding marathon to create applications that solve technical problems for charities.
More than 2,000 independent developers in 21 cities around the world recently participated in #hack4good, a 48-hour coding marathon to create applications that solve technical problems for charities.
Dude, Where's My Code?
A new system warns programmers when compilers — which convert high-level programs into machine-readable instructions — might simply discard their code.
A new system warns programmers when compilers — which convert high-level programs into machine-readable instructions — might simply discard their code.
Cyber Warrior Shortage Hits Anti-Hacker Fightback
The increasing activities of cybercriminals has led to a growing need for cybersecurity specialists, but the demand has far outpaced the number of those qualified to do the job, leading to a staffing crunch.
The increasing activities of cybercriminals has led to a growing need for cybersecurity specialists, but the demand has far outpaced the number of those qualified to do the job, leading to a staffing crunch.
Code.org Aims to Introduce More Than 10M Students to Computer Programming
Code.org has unveiled "Hour of Code," an initiative that aims to enhance computer science education for more than 10 million students worldwide by taking them through an hour-long introduction to computer programming.
Code.org has unveiled "Hour of Code," an initiative that aims to enhance computer science education for more than 10 million students worldwide by taking them through an hour-long introduction to computer programming.
A Day to Remember the First Computer Programmer Was a Woman
Ada Lovelace wrote the first computer program in 1842, a feat that is commemorated on Oct. 15.
Ada Lovelace wrote the first computer program in 1842, a feat that is commemorated on Oct. 15.
BBC Plans to Help Get the Nation Coding
The BBC plans to launch an initiative in 2015 that will promote software programming in the United Kingdom. Partnering with the government, educators, and technology companies, the BBC will work to stimulate a national conversation about digital creativity and encourage audiences to embrace technology.
The BBC plans to launch an initiative in 2015 that will promote software programming in the United Kingdom. Partnering with the government, educators, and technology companies, the BBC will work to stimulate a national conversation about digital creativity and encourage audiences to embrace technology.
Teens Hone Their Hacking Skills in National Competitions Guided by Federal Officials
Federal officials are guiding national cybercontests aimed at helping tech-savvy teenagers prepare for careers in protecting the government and private companies from hackers.
Federal officials are guiding national cybercontests aimed at helping tech-savvy teenagers prepare for careers in protecting the government and private companies from hackers.
Google, Facebook and Government Back Sir Tim Berners-Lee Mission to Bring Web to the World
The U.K. government and large technology companies will assist Sir Tim Berners-Lee in his effort to bring the Internet to developing parts of the world.
The U.K. government and large technology companies will assist Sir Tim Berners-Lee in his effort to bring the Internet to developing parts of the world.
U.S. Adults Fare Poorly in a Study of Skills
U.S. adults are below average compared to adults in other developed countries in the mathematical and technical skills needed for jobs in the current economy, according to a study based on tests developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
U.S. adults are below average compared to adults in other developed countries in the mathematical and technical skills needed for jobs in the current economy, according to a study based on tests developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Stanford Algorithm Analyzes Sentence Sentiment, Advances Machine Learning
Stanford University computer scientists have developed Neural Analysis of Sentiment (NaSent), software that analyzes sentences from movie reviews and rates the sentiments they express on a five-point scale.
Stanford University computer scientists have developed Neural Analysis of Sentiment (NaSent), software that analyzes sentences from movie reviews and rates the sentiments they express on a five-point scale.
U.S. Ranks Fourth in Internet Freedom as Surveillance Grows Worldwide
Although U.S. Internet freedom has decreased over the past year due to surveillance, the United States still ranks fourth in a recent Freedom House study of 60 countries.
Although U.S. Internet freedom has decreased over the past year due to surveillance, the United States still ranks fourth in a recent Freedom House study of 60 countries.
Computer Program Lets Users Learn Keyboard Shortcuts With Minimal Effort
Saarland University researchers have developed software that assists users in identifying and learning keyboard shortcuts so they can become as fast as expert users.
Saarland University researchers have developed software that assists users in identifying and learning keyboard shortcuts so they can become as fast as expert users.
Print a Working Paper Computer on an $80 Inkjet
Researchers at the University of Tokyo and Microsoft have developed a method to print the fine lines of electronic circuitboards onto paper using an inkjet printer loaded with ink containing silver nanoparticles.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo and Microsoft have developed a method to print the fine lines of electronic circuitboards onto paper using an inkjet printer loaded with ink containing silver nanoparticles.
Which World Governments Are Most Likely to Snoop on Your Facebook?
The United States, Italy, the United Kingdom, India, and Australia have the highest rates of government surveillance of Facebook accounts, according to a map of Facebook security created by New Zealand-based digital media lecturer and a 2013 Code for America fellow Anselm Bradford for this month's EU Hackathon.
The United States, Italy, the United Kingdom, India, and Australia have the highest rates of government surveillance of Facebook accounts, according to a map of Facebook security created by New Zealand-based digital media lecturer and a 2013 Code for America fellow Anselm Bradford for this month's EU Hackathon.
How Google Converted Language Translation Into a Problem of Vector Space Mathematics
Google researchers have developed a technique that uses vector space mathematics for language conversion.
Google researchers have developed a technique that uses vector space mathematics for language conversion.
The Power of Teaching Girls to Code
Although the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that by 2020 there will be 1.4 million jobs in computer science, American universities are on pace to produce enough qualified graduates to fill less than a third of those jobs, and a tiny fraction of those graduates are women.
Although the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that by 2020 there will be 1.4 million jobs in computer science, American universities are on pace to produce enough qualified graduates to fill less than a third of those jobs, and a tiny fraction of those graduates are women.
Rising to the STEM Challenge
As many as 3 million jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) could go unfilled in the United States by 2018 because there are not enough highly skilled workers, and the skills shortage would put the nation at a competitive disadvantage.
As many as 3 million jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) could go unfilled in the United States by 2018 because there are not enough highly skilled workers, and the skills shortage would put the nation at a competitive disadvantage.
New Computing Curriculum 'Still Does Not Meet IT Industry Needs'
Although the reform of the information and communication technologies (ICT) curriculum in the United Kingdom is a step in the right direction, it does not have the right balance to be truly successful, according to consultant Bob Harrison.
Although the reform of the information and communication technologies (ICT) curriculum in the United Kingdom is a step in the right direction, it does not have the right balance to be truly successful, according to consultant Bob Harrison.
Google's Quest to End the Language Barrier
German scientist Franz Josef Och is leading Google's ambitious effort to build a universal translation tool.
German scientist Franz Josef Och is leading Google's ambitious effort to build a universal translation tool.
iPad App Teaches Students Key Skill for Success in Math, Science, Engineering
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) researchers have developed an iPad app designed to help students learn spatial visualization, which is important for doing well in science, math, and engineering.
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) researchers have developed an iPad app designed to help students learn spatial visualization, which is important for doing well in science, math, and engineering.
Computer Science Major Ranks No. 8 for Salary Potential
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degrees are among the college degrees with the highest earning potential, according to PayScale's College Salary Report, which provides the median starting and mid-career pay for alumni of more than 1,000 schools in 129 majors.
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degrees are among the college degrees with the highest earning potential, according to PayScale's College Salary Report, which provides the median starting and mid-career pay for alumni of more than 1,000 schools in 129 majors.
The Brogrammer Effect: Women Are a Small (and Shrinking) Share of Computer Workers
Women account for 26 percent of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, but the figure among computer workers has been dropping over the past 20 years, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau report.
Women account for 26 percent of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, but the figure among computer workers has been dropping over the past 20 years, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau report.
National Movement Targets Lack of Women, Minorities in Computing
A nationwide movement is underway to encourage women and minorities to enter the field of computer science.
A nationwide movement is underway to encourage women and minorities to enter the field of computer science.
Teens Are Losing Interest in Science, Survey Finds
The number of teenagers interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) dropped 15 percent this year to 46 percent, according to a survey of 1,025 teens released Wednesday by Junior Achievement USA and the ING U.S. Foundation.
The number of teenagers interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) dropped 15 percent this year to 46 percent, according to a survey of 1,025 teens released Wednesday by Junior Achievement USA and the ING U.S. Foundation.
Fed Says Tech Demand Outstripping Supply in Boston, San Francisco
The U.S. Federal Reserve's recently released Beige Book states that in some markets, particularly Boston and San Francisco, demand for certain types of technology skills is outpacing supply.
The U.S. Federal Reserve's recently released Beige Book states that in some markets, particularly Boston and San Francisco, demand for certain types of technology skills is outpacing supply.
Can You Beat This Machine at Angry Birds?
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM) created an artificial intelligence (AI) agent capable of playing Angry Birds independently.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM) created an artificial intelligence (AI) agent capable of playing Angry Birds independently.
First Trial of Crowdsourced Grading for Computer Science Homework
Crowdsourcing could help college instructors and teaching assistants make better use of their time. Read more...
Crowdsourcing could help college instructors and teaching assistants make better use of their time. Read more...
100 Top Computer Science Students Flock to S.F. for Hacker Olympics
The second University Hacker Olympics (UHO) is scheduled for Sept. 13-15 in San Francisco. Read more...
The second University Hacker Olympics (UHO) is scheduled for Sept. 13-15 in San Francisco. Read more...
