Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is right around the corner!
From the 5th to the 11th of December, CSEdWeek is a chance to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
This year, the week’s theme highlights computer science education’s progress over the past decade. There have been many great advancements in making computer science education more equitable and accessible for all learners and a breakdown of the gender stereotype that has existed across this key area for years.
Computer Science: It’s For Everyone!
To highlight the many ways you can get involved in computer science – and where computer science education can take you – we’ve collated some of our favourite employee interviews from various employers.
These interviews showcase the diversity and opportunity available to ALL who want to see where computer science education could take them!
6 STEM & Computer Science Employee Stories to Explore This Week!
We are so lucky here at Explore Careers to hear from some amazing people doing incredible things in their work in the fields of STEM and computer science.
You might have already explored some of these stories, but we’re pretty confident one or two here will be new to you – and there’s always something new to take away from these talks!
Here are some of our recent favs to get stuck into:
1. Be Challenged in ALL the Right Ways with the Capgemini Graduate Program!
Allen, Graduate Consultant with Capgemini, joins us in our latest employee interview to give us a full insight into who Capgemini are and what they do to help their clients make sense of a busy digital world!
Alongside some excellent advice for anyone thinking about a tech career and why you should always go after what you want – Allen’s talk is well worth diving into!
WATCH Allen’s employee story here!
2. Supercharge a Career in Tech with Telstra!
You might know them as a homegrown Aussie telecoms company, but what else are the tech giants at Telstra up to? Here to let us in on everything you’ve ever wanted to know is one of their tech-savvy Network Engineers, Miel!
Miel also has some fantastic advice for anyone keen to get started in the industry and how it’s never too late to change direction and go after what you want in your career.
WATCH Miel’s employee story here!
3. To all the girls thinking about a STEM career: Go for it!
How supported are young women interested in a career in computer science, and what are employers doing to ensure they’re included and provided with the right opportunities to succeed?
Meet Akansha Pandey, Information Security Specialist at Telstra and National Lead at AWSN Explorers. She shared her incredible career story, from an early passion for pursuing a role in engineering to landing right on her feet after discovering cybersecurity with Telstra!
Akansha shares with us how Telstra fully promotes, encourages and supports women to succeed in their workplaces and all the fantastic networks available for career mentoring and progression.
READ Akansha’a employee story here!
4. Want a Career in Tech & Travel? Look No Further Than the Royal Navy!
Like most people, our ideas about working in the Navy come from watching a bunch of OTT action-packed movies – but what’s life like onboard the Defence Force?
Here to give us the full low-down is Kiah Whyte, Combat Systems Operator with the Royal Australian Navy. Kiah breaks down some key misconceptions about her role and why there’s so much you’ll take away from one of the world’s most unique careers.
WATCH Kiah’s employee story here!
5. Robots, Printers & Lasers: All in a Day’s Work for Roisin
As a teenager, Roisin imagined what an engineering career might look like — it could, she hoped, involve fun things like playing with robots, 3D printers and lasers. Today, as a graduate mechatronics engineer working in Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry, Roisin is getting to do just that.
In her role with BAE Systems Australia’s maritime division at Adelaide’s Tonsley innovation district, Roisin enjoys working with Spot the robotic dog, exploring how the technology can be best employed in the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
WATCH Roisin’s employee story here!
 6. Launch Your STEM Career From A to B With Wisetech!
Ever ordered something online? Of course, you have! In that case, there’s a pretty good chance that WiseTech Global’s software has been used to help get the product to your house!
But who is WiseTech, and what exactly do they do?
Dillon, a Software Engineer in their Data Science and Machine Learning Team, is here to clue us up. We’re not going to lie – we’re not big tech-heads here in the office, but we were hanging on Dillon’s every word about what he does – it’s pretty cool!
WATCH Dillon’s employee story here!
How to Get Involved This CSEdWeek 2022
Getting your school and community involved in CSEdWeek is a great way to support the continued progress of making computer science accessible for everyone – and raising awareness for all the incredible opportunities available across this field!
The CSEdWeek official website has put together some great resources to help you, your teachers and your parents get involved:
1. Check out these resources.
You can access the following resources to help you begin planning your CSEdWeek event!
- CS Hero Lesson/Guide
- Need supplies? Buy an event kit from the CSTA store. Kits will include two 2022 CS Hero Posters sets, a 2’x3’ vinyl CSEdWeek sign, and 50 CSEdWeek stickers.
- Brand Kit
2. Submit a video sharing your learning.
One way CSEdWeek shows progress in computer science education is through a video highlighting individual stories.
If you’d like to participate and share your own CS Education progress, submit a video clip no longer than 30 seconds completing the following prompt.
“I used to think CS ______, but now ______.”
3. Attend the kick-off for the week!
On the 5th of December, CSEdWeek will host a Kick-Off Panel. Join in as they celebrate the start of CSEdWeek!
You’ll hear from a select panel of the 2022 CS Heroes about their progress and celebrate community milestones in CS Education.
Register to attend here!
