CSCubed.org, a chance to discover a new dimension in Computer Science at Cambridge University
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| Audience/Grade: | High School Junior -College Freshman 11-College Freshman |
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Computer Engineering Computer Science Computing Diversity Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering |
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Organization:Cambridge University, Computer Laboratory |
| Description: | Cambridge University in the UK apparently has launched a campaign to recruit more students to computer science, and to dispel the myth that it’s “only for geeks” "Cambridge University is the natural home for those who are looking to make their name in the world of Computer Science. We are proud to be a world-class research facility consistently receiving top ratings in research and teaching assessments. We attract many of the brightest students from all sorts of backgrounds joining us from all corners of the globe. Our centre of excellence provides a creative and stimulating environment where students are inspired and learn from some of the leading lights in the field. CSCubed.org is where you’ll find everything you need to know about applying to study Computer Science at Cambridge." |
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| Keywords: | recruiting computer science broadening participation |
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?Dr. Robert Harle, assistant director of research at the computer lab, said: ?When the industry was at its peak, we were getting double the applicants we are getting now. The problem is that A-level students don?t know what computer science is all about, and don?t even consider applying for it. ?We have a recruitment day every year, and there are up to 150 jobs available. We only have about 80 graduates a year at the moment. The jobs are there, but it?s difficult to fill them. Local companies are telling us there is a shortage. They are saying if we had more graduates, they would have them.?? |
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| Publication Date: | April 2010 |
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WWW |
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Free |
| Download URL: | http://www.cscubed.org/ |
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IEEE LOM Record |
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