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Computer Science

President Obama’s new ‘Computer Science For All’ plan puts $4B toward tech education in schools

A new program called “Computer Science For All,” announced today by President Obama, proposes more than $4 billion in funding for schools… Read More

Marvin Minsky

Marvin Minsky, artificial intelligence pioneer, dies of brain hemorrhage at 88

Marvin Minsky, the computer scientist who helped blaze the trail for virtual smartphone assistants and other manifestations of artificial intelligence, died of… Read More

Dear GeekWire: Yes, there is new proof that coding bootcamps work

[Editor’s Note: This is the latest in a series of commentaries sparked by the post, Coding bootcamps question the need… Read More

Digital 3D face reconstruction technology wins top prize at UW computer science showcase event

University of Washington computer science students offered a glimpse into the future on Tuesday evening at the Paul G. Allen… Read More

Meet the 8 new college roommates who just moved into a house for women studying computer science

What started as a dream for Lucas and Lee Brown is now a reality at the Tune House. As classes… Read More

Secrets of computer science: Tips for aspiring programmers, and advice for their teachers

Understanding how to work effectively on a team is critical for a successful career in computer science, you can be a great… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Radio: ‘Geek Heresy’ with former Microsoft researcher Kentaro Toyama

This week on the GeekWire radio show: A conversation with Kentaro Toyama, the author of “Geek Heresy: Rescuing Social Change… Read More

UW still pursuing new computer science building despite budget setback

The University of Washington’s Computer Science & Engineering Department is pressing ahead with plans for a second building on campus, despite… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Coding Dojo bootcamp hopes to ‘transform lives’ with programming classes

This month, the University of Washington graduated a record number of computer science students. But despite growing computer literacy, the demand… Read More

University of Washington graduates record numbers in computer science, but it is still not enough

Here’s a good sign that computer science is on the right track at the University of Washington. The graduation festivities… Read More

Microsoft gives $10M to University of Washington for new computer science building

Microsoft wants to help more University of Washington students study computer science, and it’s making a big donation to help make… Read More

Coding bootcamps see huge enrollment increase in 2015; Ruby most popular language

Coding bootcamps are becoming more popular. The second annual study from Course Report, a coding bootcamp reviews site, found that the number… Read More

Code.org partners with College Board to get computer science into more high schools

Code.org wants more high schools to offer computer science courses, and now it’s getting help from the College Board to… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Radio: How a new startup movement is energizing Seattle’s Central District

Students in Seattle’s Central District are adept users of technology, like teenagers everywhere. But now they’re becoming makers of technology, as well. That’s… Read More

Commentary: Computer science education is key to our future

The Seattle area is home to more software development engineers than any metropolitan area in the country. More than Boston.… Read More

Dozens of tech, education & nonprofit execs urge passage of Washington computer science bill

[Updated 10:45am to reflect additional signatories] In a strongly worded appeal, five dozen business and education leaders — including those from… Read More

Study: Here’s how to beat the stereotypes that keep women out of computer science

For computer science to grow, its most persistent stereotype has to fade. That’s the takeaway from the work of a group… Read More

Code.org takes sides on dueling bills promoting computer science in Washington State

When it comes to legislation encouraging the teaching of computer science in Washington State schools, Code.org’s advice might be: Choose wisely. Two… Read More

University of Washington hires architect to develop plans for new computer science building

Plans for a new computer science and engineering building at the University of Washington are moving forward. The UW Board… Read More

Why this computer science professor bakes 1,400 cookies for his students during finals week

Many students in Stuart Reges’ computer science classes pull all-nighters, cramming in hopes of acing the introductory courses at the… Read More

Steve Ballmer’s big Harvard gift will fund 12 new computer science professors

A significant donation from L.A. Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will fund 12 new computer science professorships at Harvard University,… Read More

To meet demand, University of Washington moves forward with plans to build new computer science building

Demand for computer science education at the University of Washington is reaching record levels, and now the school is taking action… Read More

Cutting-edge server operating system wins UW computer science prize

Computer science students at the University of Washington shared research projects — science fair-style — during an annual meeting of… Read More

Women coders respond to Microsoft CEO’s controversial comments on asking for a raise

Satya Nadella set off a firestorm last week after advising women to not explicitly ask for a raise, but rather rely on “good… Read More

Code.org partners with Google, Microsoft to help 100M students learn computer science

Code.org wants 100 million students to learn the basics of computer science. The Seattle-based organization today launched a crowdfunding campaign… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Radio: Brain-computer interfaces and the future of personal privacy

The past couple of years have brought a series of revelations about the lack of privacy online — all the… Read More

Analysis: The exploding demand for computer science education, and why America needs to keep up

The chart above tells quite a story. That blue line — the one that looks like a hockey stick — shows how interest in… Read More

Here’s how many freshmen want to study computer science at the University of Washington

Everybody wants to learn how to code — well, at least it certainly seems that way. The latest “intended major”… Read More

Code.org partners with 30 school districts to help teach kids about computer science

More than two million students across the nation will learn how to code thanks to a Seattle-based organization that is on… Read More

Apple, Google and Microsoft agree: Take an hour this week to start coding

There’s no doubt that the shortage of engineers is a problem in the U.S., and especially for companies struggling to hire… Read More

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