The Keys to Diversifying Computer Science Education, With Dr. Juan Gilbert

STEM-related fields are booming in the United States, but they
often lack diversity. If the United States wants to remain a
leader in these fields, policymakers must take steps to
adequately fund state institutions to ensure that all students
receive access to STEM programs. Rob and Jackie sat down with Dr.
Juan Gilbert, chair of the University of Florida’s Computer &
Information Science & Engineering Department, to discuss how
the United States has fallen behind in recruiting students in
science, technology, engineering, and math and what policymakers,
universities, and industries can do diversify their candidate
pools.

Related:


Kevin Gawora, “United States Needs to Expand Domestic STEM
Doctorates” (ITIF, December 2020).


Stephen Ezell, “Assessing the State of Digital Skills in the
U.S. Economy” (ITIF, November 2021).


“Innovation Fact of the Week: Students Are More Likely to
Pursue STEM Degrees in College If They Are Exposed to More
Science Subjects During High School” (ITIF, August 2016).