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Defining Computer Science Challenges
- Computer science is hard to define, similar to mathematics, and such definitions are often circular.
- Funding decisions hinge on these definitions, influencing how the field develops and is perceived.
Hands-On Programming Requirement
- Require every computer science student to build and debug a sizeable, documented program.
- Judge work on practical efficiency, bug freedom, programming style, and documentation quality.
Broad Skills Beyond Computing
- Computer science students need a strong minor outside their field to round out their skills.
- Without this, graduates risk becoming mere technicians without understanding broader societal contexts.