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K-12 Teachers Computer Science Workshop at Tech

Twenty school teachers from across Michigan will be at Michigan Tech for a three-day workshop Monday through Wednesday. The workshop, called CS4all, will help teachers learn to integrate computer science and computational thinking into their classrooms. Sponsored by grants from Google, the workshop is the first step toward establishing an online “community of practice” to . . .

CS4ALL 2015: Workshop for Teaching Computer Science in K-12 Classroom

CS4ALL Workshop Michigan Tech, August 17-19, 2015 APPLICATION: Deadline is June 25, 2015. WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE: Upper Peninsula teachers and administrators interested in teaching computer science and programming in their school or classroom. COST: Attendance is free. FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Meals will be provided while the workshop is in session. A stipend will be provided to cover . . .

Linda Ott appointed Associate Dean in CSA

The College of Sciences and Arts is very pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Ott as associate dean for special initiatives, focusing on diversity in computing. Ott’s appointment signals a renewed effort to increase the diversity of students in computing and information. The under-representation of women and ethnic minorities has been little affected by . . .