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10.21.09
Congress Endorses Computer Science Education as Driver of Innovation, Economic Growth

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ACM has joined with several partners from the computing community to commend the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of a resolution to raise the profile of computer science as a transforming industry that drives technology innovation and bolsters economic productivity. The resolution, H. RES. 558, designates the week of December 7 as "National Computer Science Education Week" in honor of Grace Murray Hopper, one of the outstanding pioneers in the field of computer science, who was born on December 9, 1906.

ACM is partnering with Microsoft, Google, Inc., and Intel as well as the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), and the Computing Research Association (CRA) to build awareness of computer science education as a national priority.

Citing the influence of computing technology as a significant contributor to U.S. economic output, the House resolution calls on educators and policymakers to improve computer science learning at all educational levels, and to motivate increased participation in computer science.

09.01.2009
Register Today! Demo Day & Tech Expo

Great opportunity to see companies that hire IT graduates.

Friday, September 18th, 2-5pm
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No charge. Register in advance.
Location: Roanoke Civic Center

Last Updated: October 22, 2009