"We need the next generation of computer scientists to help program a better society," argues Marcus Fontoura.

FENTON, Mo. (KSDK) -- With a master's degree in anthropology, Jesse Diaz is an unlikely candidate for a computer programming job at Unigroup in Fenton, MO. "It is non-traditional because instead of ...

For two weeks, eight teens participated in Layton Boulevard West's Code Academy, a pilot computer programming class that is teaching them skills they can parlay into careers in an increasingly ...

More young students of today will be the computer science leaders of tomorrow. Even now, young students learn "coding language" and how to use it to create new programs. More young students of today ...

Discover the essential skills required for a successful career in data science. Check out technical skills like programming, ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

About 60 students took part in the debut of a youth-led coding competition at the Arlington Career Center this weekend. “We had to communicate with many people — it was quite an effort,” said Nate ...

Jared Flores loved the two weeks he spent this summer at a computer coding school where he programmed a hand-crafted robot that could steer itself through a maze. Aside from the knowledge he gained, ...

A year ago, Katya Eames had little interest in computers and computer programming. The Riverton High School junior said she imagined the industry was filled with aging, balding men who spend their ...

Four years ago, boys outnumbered girls 4-to-1 in Duval County high school computer classes. Today those classes have three boys for every two girls, a nearly 60-40 ratio. Clearly, more girls are ...

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