Universal Design: How to Attract More Diverse Researchers

Опубликовано 22 июня 2016, 1:37

The world is moving to create buildings, products, devices, services, and real and virtual environments that are more universally designed. It is possible to create environments that are usable and enable the success of all people regardless of age, culture, gender, or disability. Given the importance of computing as an underlying infrastructure technology, it is critical to the success of this movement to graduate more computer scientists from diverse groups, in particular PhDs, who can contribute to solutions with perspectives that may challenge conventional thought. With only 3.3% of the 2012-2013 doctoral graduates in computing coming from underrepresented ethnic groups, new and different recruitment and retention approaches at our academic institutions are required. This session will introduce the new field of universal design and then panelists will discuss the challenge of keeping up with the increased demand in computer science programs and hiring of underrepresented minorities. They will suggest some controversial solutions to the industry issue. Join us for a lively discussion.