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What is happening in Computer Science Education in New Jersey June 14 2018 CS Chairs Meeting Mayra Bachrach Lecturer at Kean University Computer Science and Robotics teacher at Glen Ridge HS. CS A101. What is Computer Science?. First, some misconceptions.. Misconception 1. : I can put together my own PC, am good with Windows, and can surf the net with ease, so I know CS. . Misconception 2. PhD Information Colloquium. Have you set your goals to:. Shape the computer industry of the future?. Be part of state of the art research in various fields of computer science?. Take on leading Research & Development positions?. . Annual Conference. October 31-November 1, 2009. Session Leader:. . Diane LaFollette, Network Coordinator, Arkansas Discovery Network, Little Rock, AR. Presenter(s): . Lynne Hehr, Director, Center for Mathematics and Science Education, NW Arkansas Partnership . A year in the life.... Simon Peyton Jones. Microsoft Research. An amazing year.... ...a rapidly evolving landscape, and a lot to do. A quick reminder of how far we have come in the last 12 months. 2008 CAS starts. Some of these . slides are based on material from the ACM Computing Curricula 2005 . Science?. Do computer scientists do experiments? (hypothesis, test, evaluate). Art. ?. Are there creative elements in computer science?. STEM Council Meeting. July 20, 2016. STEM Advisory Council’s Priorities:. Expand Work-Based Learning Programs. Develop and expand STEM Early College Career Pathways. Broaden and Deepen Computer Science & Engineering Initiatives. Horizon Research, Inc.. Chapel Hill, NC. October 24, 2013. The 2012 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education. Question. In order to meet the vision laid out in new college and career readiness standards (e.g., CCSS-M, NGSS), the K–12 STEM education system:. Codecraft Computer Programming. SECME Regional Competition. Why? JOBS!. Computing makes up 2/3 of projected new jobs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).. Computing occupations are among the highest-paying jobs for new graduates. Yet fewer than 3% of college students graduate with a degree in computer science, and only 8% of STEM graduates are in computer science.. Creative Thinkers Wanted. 2. Myth vs. Reality. MYTH. : . Computer Science is all about word processing, sending email, and using the Internet. .. REALITY. : . While computer science makes those things possible, it’s less about using specific applications than using the computer to address problems through new applications.. Pilot Program – So Far. Presenters. Kevin Clevenger. Blue Springs High School. Current PLTW courses available at this school. Elementary - Pilot. Middle School – GTT. High School – BM, IED, POE, DE, EDD. Why CS in All Grades?. Why?. Labor pipeline demand. Total stem jobs through 2022. STEM Job Openings . through 2022. Imagine:. No K-8 . life science. No . universal 9-12 life science. Only one life science . Department. Davis . Farish. , Scott Grace, Kyle . Sarantsev. , Chris Walton, Chris Witter. Agenda. Project Origin/Goal. Microsoft Kinect. Vail Sport Test (VST). Development Environment. System. Video Demo. ColCSE. ). Chris Wilcox. Colorado State University. 6/3/2016. Morning Schedule. Colorado Computer Science Educators Conference (ColCSE). 2. 6/3/2016. Time. Description. 9:00-9:30am. Continental Breakfast and . The Desired Brand Effect Stand Out in a Saturated Market with a Timeless Brand