Software Unscripted

From Bootcamp to Teaching Masters' Comp Sci

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May 4, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Spiteful Bet Lands Teaching Role

  • Chelsea applied to teach with a spiteful plan to prove her lack of degree would disqualify her.
  • She created a detailed syllabus to challenge the prequalification norms, expecting rejection.
ANECDOTE

Lecture Audition Secures Job

  • Chelsea prepared an hour-long lecture audition with live coding pre-committed.
  • Her preparation impressed faculty and students, leading to a surprising job offer.
INSIGHT

Job-Ready CS Curriculum Focus

  • The UChicago Masters program emphasizes real-world job readiness over traditional academic credentials.
  • They recruit practitioners actively working in industry to keep curriculum relevant and practical.
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