Computer Science, Engineering, and Science: It comes down to bits and pieces, and practices

Laura Peticolas
Associate Director, EdEon STEM Learning Sonoma State University

Stevenson Hall 1300
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Why are the Physics and Astronomy majors coding? Isn't that what computer science majors do? How is coding different in Computer Science, Engineering, and Science? If there are so many differences, how should we teach coding in the K-12 classrooms? This talk answers these questions and brings up more questions. Specifically, the presentation will include examples of how coding in various careers can differ and/or be similar. This presentation also showcases what the EdEon STEM Learning Department is doing to address several challenges to teaching coding in middle and high school science classrooms.