The Importance of Teaching Computer Science in High School J. McGrath Cohoon Senior Research Scientist National Center for Women & Information Technology.

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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 Principles Designs Applications Impact

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE? Intellectually engaging and developmental Flexible, creative, rewarding careers Unmet workforce need

CS teaches vital 21 st century skills Design, logical reasoning, and problem solving Creating and adapting, not just using, technology

CS contributes to local economy Many jobs can be done remotely

Great Career! Best Jobs in America Software Engineer 2.Mathematician 3.Actuary 4.Statistician 5.Computer Systems Analyst According to CareerCast

Three of the top ten occupations are computing Systems 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 infiltration Source: 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

Computing occupations are well paid Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Computing Offers More Jobs than other Science & Engineering Fields Employment in Major Occupational Groups Projected for 2020, in thousands Source: BLS – Employment Projections to 2020

Workforce needs could go unmet …unless we attract more students

Too few HS students study CS Fewer than took AP micro economics or Physics C-Mech

Get state and local CS education and workforce data Online soon at

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

SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION

NCWIT has free resources for more information Talking Points Cards Programs in a Box Practice Sheets Facts & Figures

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