Opinion: Teaching computer science in the prison has been a challenging and rewarding experience
Opinion: Teaching computer science in the prison has been a challenging and rewarding experience
- June 21, 2024
- UCI LIFTED, The San Diego-Tribute, June 21, 2024 (Opinion Commentary)
Emma Hogan, a doctoral student in computer science at UC San Diego writes, “This fall will be my third time teaching introductory computer science inside Richard J. Donovan Correctional Center to a new cohort of UC Irvine students. … Creating access to computing degrees in higher education in prison programs such as LIFTED, and pipelines to careers in technology, is a necessary step towards equity in technology, higher education and the criminal justice system.”
For the full story, please visit https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/06/21/opinion-teaching-computer-science-in-the-prison-has-been-a-challenging-and-rewarding-experience/.
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