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News in Computer Science Education Week https://www.plu.edu/innovation-studies/news/topic/computer-science-education-week/

Computer Science Education Week news for Pacific Lutheran University.

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org… December 5, 2018 Alice SteinglassBrad SmithCode.orgComputer Science Education WeekHour of CodeMelinda GatesMichael HalvorsonMicrosoftPaul G. Allen School of Computer Science

Computer Science major lands job at Netflix https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/computer-science-major-lands-job-at-netflix/

During his senior year, computer science major Adrian Ronquillo ’22 filled out 203 job applications. Despite already having a job offer from a tech company he was interning with, he wanted to see what other opportunities were available to him. One of those applications included…

Computer Science major lands job at Netflix Posted by: vcraker / December 13, 2022 Image: Adrian Ronquillo ’22, prepping for his job at Netflix, Thursday, May 19, 2022, at PLU. (Photo/John Froschauer) December 13, 2022 During his senior year, computer science major Adrian Ronquillo ’22 filled out 203 job applications. Despite already having a job offer from a tech company he was interning with, he wanted to see what other opportunities were available to him. One of those applications included a

Department of Computer Science https://www.plu.edu/my-academic-pathway/documents/department-of-computer-science-and-computer-engineering/

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Computer science major talks NASA internship, capstone project https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/computer-science-major-talks-nasa-internship-capstone-project/

Cody Uehara is a senior computer science major at Pacific Lutheran University. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he came to PLU to play football, and eventually found his passion for computer science. We talked with Uehara about his experiences at PLU and the exciting things he…

Computer science major talks NASA internship, capstone project Posted by: vcraker / April 20, 2022 April 20, 2022 Cody Uehara is a senior computer science major at Pacific Lutheran University. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he came to PLU to play football, and eventually found his passion for computer science. We talked with Uehara about his experiences at PLU and the exciting things he has been working on during his senior year, including his capstone project about autonomous cars and his

Computer Security https://www.plu.edu/helpdesk/support/antivirus-cybersafety/computer-security/

Information & Technology Services bears responsibility for maintenance and security of University-purchased computer systems and compliance with software licenses.

Computer Security at PLUInformation & Technology Services bears responsibility for maintenance and security of University-purchased computer systems and compliance with software licenses. In order to do so with least exposure to security threats and with efficient use of human and material resources, we subscribe to “best practices” for system security and we support a standard set of software applications. Best practices for system security include, but are not limited to: Application of the

Computer Purchases https://www.plu.edu/helpdesk/support/computers-software/computer-purchases/

All PLU departmental purchases must be coordinated through User Support Services. We will work with numerous vendors to find the best price/

Computer PurchasesAll PLU departmental purchases must be coordinated through User Support Services. We will work with numerous vendors to find the best price/value for the University and get back to you with a quote for the equipment. Please send purchase requests to helpdesk@plu.edu. You can also contact us at 253-535-7525 for more information. Note: We provide service and support for equipment purchased only through our department and not by other means, e.g., directly from a vendor or

Celebrate Computer Education Week https://www.plu.edu/business-economic-history-program/news/celebrate-computer-education-week/

By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org…

Celebrate Computer Education Week Posted by: halvormj / December 5, 2018 Image: Halvorson discusses software and online learning with a student at PLU. December 5, 2018 By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org, an important non-profit organization committed to training

Enter a growing workforce: Study Computer Science at PLU https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/study-computer-science/

It’s no secret that there is a growing demand for computer science workers. We see this at PLU, where graduates are being scooped up by local companies. “We have graduates who are working at Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Google —lots of the larger companies but also…

Enter a growing workforce: Study Computer Science at PLU Posted by: vcraker / December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020 It’s no secret that there is a growing demand for computer science workers. We see this at PLU, where graduates are being scooped up by local companies. “We have graduates who are working at Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Google —lots of the larger companies but also the smaller startups in the area as well,” Laurie Murphy, computer science professor, said. “What makes our graduates

News in Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science https://www.plu.edu/innovation-studies/news/topic/paul-g-allen-school-of-computer-science/

Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science news for Pacific Lutheran University.

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org… December 5, 2018 Alice SteinglassBrad SmithCode.orgComputer Science Education WeekHour of CodeMelinda GatesMichael HalvorsonMicrosoftPaul G. Allen School of Computer Science

Computer Science in Liberal Arts https://www.plu.edu/computer-science/computer-science-in-liberal-arts/

The Role of Computer Science in Liberal Arts Education & SocietyComputer Science integrates three fundamental processes: theory (from mathematics), abstraction (based on the scientific method), and design (from engineering) [1]. The problem solving perspectives emphasized in CS provide important mental models for addressing problems in many disciplines. This is sometimes called “algorithmic thinking” or “computational thinking.” As described by Walker et. al., “methodologies within computer