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- 1Carnegie Mellon Opens Preview of LEGO Robot Coding Course▼Preview Out Now: Robot Coding Fundamentals with LEGO® CS & AI (6-8) - Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy has released a preview of its Robot Coding Fundamentals curriculum, designed for grades 6-8 and built around LEGO's computer science and AI materials. The course introduces middle school students to programming and robotics concepts, and educators are checking out the preview ahead of its full release for classroom use.
- 2Computer Science Department Marks 10 Years of Interdisciplinary Growth▼10 years of the computer science department: interdisciplinary studies, AI and ethics
Occidental College's computer science department is marking its tenth anniversary, reflecting on a decade of growth. The department has expanded beyond core programming into interdisciplinary studies that connect computing with other academic fields, while placing increasing emphasis on artificial intelligence and ethics. As AI reshapes academia and society, the milestone prompts reflection on how computer science education should address the technology's social and moral implications.
- 3University of Michigan drops specialized application for computer science major▼UMich computer science no longer requires specialized application as demand steadies
The University of Michigan will no longer require students to apply separately for its computer science program, removing a competitive admissions barrier to one of its most popular majors. The change comes as demand for the major has steadied after years of rapid growth that strained capacity. Students will be able to declare the major directly, a shift likely welcomed by those previously denied entry to the limited-enrollment program.