'Nurturing tomorrow's talent pool of computer scientists' by Dr Gail Cardew
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Nurturing tomorrow’s talent pool: The Computer Science Masterclasses Dr Gail Cardew Director of Science and Education The Royal Institution Image credit: Tim Mitchell
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Nurturing tomorrow’s talent pool: The Computer Science MasterclassesDr Gail CardewDirector of Science and EducationThe Royal Institution
Image credit: Tim Mitchell
The Royal InstitutionOur Mission
‘To encourage people to think more deeply about the wonders and applications of science’
The Masterclasses Programme
• Engages the most talented Year 9 students in Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science
• Hands-on experience of subjects led by experts
• Presents challenges beyond the curriculum
Image credit: Tim Mitchell
The role of the Computer Science
• Tech sector recruitment reaching record levels in 2015
KPMG Tech Monitor Q1 2015
• 72% of large firms reporting tech skills shortages in workforce
Tech Partnership Employer Insights Survey, May 2015
• Concern shared with Causeway Technologies
Image credit: Tim Mitchell
Masterclasses
• Computer Science Masterclasses identify students with raw talent early and focus their attention on CS
• Demonstrate that a career in computer science can follow many paths
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The role of the Computer ScienceMasterclasses
Four series completed since January 2015
Collaborations with UCL and University of Birmingham as well as secondary schools
Speakers from Thales, Episteme Capital Partners, Selex, Boston Consulting Group, Imperial College, University of Manchester and many more
Computer Science Network
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The year so far
Impact of Masterclasses
Example student feedback from 2014/15 series
Aspiration/career“I would like a career in computer science now”, “It has shown me a future career path”, “I will most likely pursue a career in computer science”Motivation/learning“I feel more motivated to study computer science”, “Computer science is everywhere and I want to study it”, It has made me understand it more and I feel I want to continue with it”Insight into computer science“It is challenging but rewarding”, “Very mathematical with many mysteries, it is everywhere”, “That it is limitless”, ”More than just computers”
Image credit: UCL
With thanks to Causeway Technologies for their generous support
