Enhancing Computer Science Graduates Dr Richard Dick Gowen

Enhancing Computer Science Graduates Dr. Richard (Dick) Gowen

Enhancing Preparation • Augment CS Programs to produce graduates who have –Knowledge of reliable secure cyber systems –Adequate depth of experiences to avoid unintended consequences –Extensive critical thinking skills

Coder Environment • Provide Coder Environment –Similar to learning environment in music and sports –Augment traditional CS education –Individualized ability-based learning

Formative Development • Enhance critical thinking –Broad range of computational critical thinking applications –Provide competitive problemsolving experiences –Learn to optimize problemsolving

K-12 Pre-CS Program • Learning Environment –Mentor, coach, support individualized learning –Engage team and community resources –KBI focus: banking, energy, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing

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Computer Science Programs • Augment CS courses –Prepare graduates to produce reliable secure systems –Recognize and reinforce individual and team excellence –Transcript includes profile of achievement

Learning Environment • Ability based learning experiences –Enable problem-solving with existing Internet resources –Continued growth in abilities –Coder Workforce with demonstrated excellence

Learning Environment Modules • • Learning Resources: Augment Existing Education: Mentor Coding: Coach Coding: Contest Environment: Profile Excellence: Produce Coding: Coder Workforce:

Learning Environment Modules

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