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Here are my top takeaways from day one of the 2024 SubTech Conference, being held this week at Northwestern’s Pritzker School of Law in Chicago: - Covid-19 was the disruption the courts needed: online courts were developed out of necessity, but only five states have maintained remote access since then. – Bridget McCormack, CEO of the American Arbitration Association (formerly Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court)  - It’s a technical problem to figure out how to evaluate open ended text as opposed to machine learning, which can be assessed using training and test datasets. – Hannes Westerman, Assistant Professor at Maastricht University - We need to look for commonalities to identify ways to use computational tools. - Kristian Hammond, Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University (You can read more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/gfzuVQyS).

How much do you know about milestones in the history of computer science? Dig into those milestones here.

Join my live webinar, "Teaching Students about Algorithmic Bias and Fairness," on February 8, 2024, at 10 a.m. PST. You will learn about the three types of computer bias and see how all of them have occurred in real systems. You will leave the session with compelling examples of how biased computer systems have harmed people of color and people with lower incomes. You will also learn an important reason why "fairness" is such an elusive target for system designers to hit. https://lnkd.in/gDq9m5-h

Here’s my latest blog post reflecting on a recent Illinois CS Summit and the reasons rural communities are under-represented in CS discussions.

Check out our latest weekly update to learn which public flagship university is introducing early action this fall (hint: you may be eligible for in-state tuition there if you have a grandparent as a resident, which so many students do!). We're also discussing the the discipline of computer science and its place in academia; the first job that most adult women today held - myself included - and why it's disappearing from society; and of course, March Madness! https://lnkd.in/d5DK8H7a

Check out our latest weekly update to learn which public flagship university is introducing early action this fall (hint: you may be eligible for in-state tuition there if you have a grandparent as a resident, which so many students do!). We're also discussing the the discipline of computer science and its place in academia; the first job that most adult women today held - myself included - and why it's disappearing from society; and of course, March Madness! https://lnkd.in/dEmX3qUC

This is what my research is about. CS and CT need to be a part of many courses and not just stand alone courses.

#CSTAEquityFellow Cynthia dives into the transformative impact of integrating computer science into every classroom from preschool to high school in 2024 in the article “What If, Then, Possibly? Intentional CS Integration: PreK to 12th” --- https://ow.ly/urMe50Qsfbq

Teaching an AP course where you are ultimately accountable to student learning can be both rewarding and challenging. The AP CSP exam has changed, and we're here to help you support your students with clarity on what to expect and many free resources. Join our live webinar this Monday evening! #apcomputerscience #apcsa #apcs #ap #exampreparation #compsci #csforall

Unveiling our top 5 trending subjects for February! 📊 Law & Computer Science are still leading the pack, but Biology's got some competition. Business Studies and Psychology are making moves! 🕺 Stay tuned to see how these courses hold up in March! 👀 #HigherEd #EdTech #Top5Courses