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

Learning programming introduces students to solving problems, designing applications, and making connections online. We are witnessing a remarkable comeback of computer programming in schools. In the ...

IN DECEMBER 1989 Guido van Rossum, a Dutch computer scientist, set himself a Christmas project. Irked by shortcomings in other programming languages, he wanted to build his own. His principles were ...

Computers are important to all parts of the economy, and the number of careers that involve work with computers is constantly expanding. Students in the associate in applied science (AAS) degree ...

For decades, coders wrote critical systems in C and C++. Now they turn to Rust. Many software projects emerge because—somewhere out there—a programmer had a personal problem to solve. That’s more or ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, programming languages play a crucial role in shaping the digital world. Aspiring developers and seasoned professionals alike are constantly seeking ...

Computer-programming employment fell steeply after the introduction of ChatGPT and has returned to its lowest level since 1980. Computer-programming employment in the U.S. has reached its lowest level ...

Computers are important to all parts of the economy, and the number of careers that involve work with computers is constantly expanding. Students in the associate in occupational studies (AOS) degree ...

Expert computer programmers show higher proficiency in certain behavioral and attention skills than their novice peers. To identify the responsible brain regions, scientists used fMRI to analyze the ...

If Congress authorizes the cash, a new two-year computer science program will be offered in Billings. Montana State University-Billings has applied for $2 million in grant money to begin a two-year ...

Jeffrey Ullman and Alfred Aho developed many of the fundamental concepts that researchers use when they build new software. By Cade Metz When Alfred Aho and Jeffrey Ullman met while waiting in the ...