Computing researcher, maker of monsters
Middle-skill computing work is an emerging theme in my research to describe the kinds of work and jobs in computing that are not always considered “computing jobs”. Doing this work doesn’t require theoretical CS knowledge, and the jobs tend to be in $40-100k USD salary range. I think “middle-skill computing work” has significant promise for…
This post outlines my lightning talk and poster for the 2023 International Computing Education Research conference. It’s a nice update regarding where my research is headed and what I’m working on lately.
In my research into broadening pathways to computing careers, I’ve been exploring how “cultural gatekeeping in computing” perpetuates stereotypes about computing, making non-traditional pathways harder to follow.
Gosh, what a week!
I drew this monster last Thursday. I tried to think of a body shape I haven’t drawn before, and I think the legs are unique.
I drew this monster last night on the iPad while listening to music. Don’t the eyes look 🥹.
A working title…Broadening Participation in Computing Through Broadening Computing: Adults Learning Computer Science Through Computational Work
2 things I learned this week
3 projects I am working on now, 1 thing that might be a failure
1 thing that has been hard, 1 insight/connection to my past, 3 things I been using for pro-active time tracking
1 major thing I learned, 1 insight/early idea
Cultish personal knowledge management, gardening and not gardening, narrow design system hindsight, and more.