Predicting digital success: identifying computer science talent in K12 students
Tim DeClue, Maranda Provance · Journal of computing sciences in colleges · 2018
The U.S. talent shortage in computer science is a significant problem which negatively affects economic growth, fuels controversial H1-B visa policies, limits the ability to guard against industrial and defense-related cyber-attacks, and continues to exhibit a stubborn lack of inclusiveness for all Americans. The authors of this paper assert there is a triad of abilities identifiable as early as middle school which can identify a predisposition to success in computer science and related fields. Use of the triad by guidance counselors and others who influence career path decisions will help identify and encourage more K12 students to pursue computing-related educational experiences, ultimately addressing the talent shortage by increasing the supply of computing professionals.