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The Importance of Teaching Computer Science in High School. J. McGrath Cohoon Senior Research Scientist National Center for Women & Information Technology University of Virginia. What is computer Science?. Computer science studies computers and problem-solving processes, including their - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Importance of Teaching Computer
Science in High School
J. McGrath CohoonSenior Research Scientist
National Center for Women & Information TechnologyUniversity of Virginia
WHAT IS COMPUTER SCIENCE?
Computer science studies computers and problem-solving processes, including their
• Principles• Designs• Applications• Impact
WHY SHOULD STUDENTS STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE?
Intellectually engaging and developmentalFlexible, creative, rewarding careersUnmet workforce need
CS teaches vital 21st century skills
Design, logical reasoning, and problem solvingCreating and adapting, not just using, technology
CS contributes to local economy
Many jobs can be done remotely
Great Career! Best Jobs in America 20111. Software Engineer2. Mathematician3. Actuary4. Statistician5. Computer Systems Analyst
According to CareerCast
Three of the top ten occupations are computingSystems Engineer
IT Project Manager
Network Security Consultant
Manage large complex projects
Plan, organize, and oversee the team on a computing project
Protect important computer systems from infiltrationSource: CNNMoney.com, Best Jobs in
America, 2011
Computing offers exciting work that affects our world and the people in it
Create technology for• Tracking endangered dolphins• Mobile forensics labs for instant
analysis at crime scenes• GPS systems that guide blind people• Scanning DNA for childhood diseases• Designing and displaying new fashions
Source: dotdiva.org
Computer Scientists work in every industry
10
Source: dotdiva.org
Excellent Job Opportunity Expected
Source: BLS Occupational Employment Projections to 2020
Graphic designers
Computer programmers
Network and computer systems administrators
Market research analysts and markenting specialists
Computer systems analysts
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
45
58
50
68
97
127
117
144
120
191
from growth
from replacement
Occupations with the Most Predicted Job Openings (in thousands) typically requiring a Bachelors De-gree, but no experience or on-the-job training, 2010-2020
Computing occupations are well paid
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Child, family, and school social workers
Accountants and auditors
Network and computer systems administrators
Computer systems analysts
Software developers, applications
$0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000
Median Annual Wages, 2010
Computing Offers More Jobs than other Science & Engineering Fields
Employment in Major Occupational Groups Projected for 2020, in thousands
Life, physical, and social science occupations
Architecture and engineering occupations
Computer and mathematical occupations
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
20202010
Source: BLS – Employment Projections to 2020
Workforce needs could go unmet
…unless we attract more students
Too few HS students study CS
Boys81%
Girls19%
AP CS 2011
22,176
Boys83%
Girls17%
AP CS 2008
20,532
Fewer than took AP micro
economics or Physics
C-Mech
Get state and local CS education and workforce data
Online soon at www.ncwit.org/work.campaigns.cse.html
HELP MEET THE NEED BY OFFERING CS IN HIGH SCHOOL
Colleges often expect familiarity
Students are more likely to succeed in computing if they have positive early experiences
Attract more diverse students
Draw from the underutilized majority
ur students69%
white & asian men31%
college student demographics, 2009
SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION
NCWIT has free resources for more information
Talking Points CardsPrograms in a BoxPractice SheetsFacts & Figures
CSTA has free resources for more information
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