UMich Rethinking Computer Science Education: Bringing Public Interest Technology into Undergraduate and Postdoctoral Training

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Keywords

PIT , public interest technology , Curriculum , computer science education , Data Science , Equity , policy - PIT , Educational Opportunities

Project

Authors

Parthasarathy, Shobita

Date Submitted

2020-04

Material Type

Report

Secondary Material Type

Institution

University of Michigan

Industry Partner

License

CC BY

Funding Source

Network Challenge Grant 2

Additional Public Access

Abstract

The project reworks UM’s undergraduate computer science curriculum to include sustained attention to social, moral, equity, and policy dimensions of data and technology, with help from a postdoctoral fellow who will bridge academic units, receive PIT training, and build supply and demand for PIT faculty.

Industry (NAISC)

Public Interest Technology -- Curriculum -- Digital Divide/Infrastructure Access

Occupation (SOC)

Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Bachelors Degree

Educational Level

2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent

Skill Level

Intermediate Level

Quality Assurance Organization