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Computer Science @ Rochester
Friday, December 02, 2011
10:30 AM
Computer Studies Bldg. Room 601
Helene Martin
University of Washington
Getting Students Hooked on CS
Most students complete their K-12 education with no concept of what computer science is or how it could fit in to their future endeavors. Early exposure to the field in an engaging, challenging context can help drive talented students into our college programs. I will talk about my experiences working with K-12 students in computer science and the different ways that universities can help support this important work. I will also discuss University of Washington's Back to Basics approach to CS1 and CS2 which has helped build record enrollments (25% of undergrads or about 1800 students a year) and bring in more women (30%).

Bio: Hélène Martin spent the last two years building up a computer science program in a public high school in the Seattle area. She is now back at her alma mater, University of Washington, as a lecturer for the introductory programming courses. She also helps support K-12 computer science programs in the Puget Sound area.

Refreshments will be provided at 10:15 AM