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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 increasing access to computing careers, and I'd love to talk with more people about this idea.
A whole year of notes from the, um, "Updates" page on my website, where I haphazardly write as I feel inspired to do so. This update includes notes about language learning, research updates, and think-alouds as I figure out academia.
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.
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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.
Informational interviews are super important when you are new to an industry. This is an email template I used when I "cold" emailed many people for informational interviews.