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The world wants the pandemic to end and life to return to normal. When will that happen? Marc Fernandes/NurPhoto via Getty Images

March 20, 2022

A computer science technique could help gauge when the pandemic is ‘over’

Maria Keet, University of Cape Town

This sort of precision complements health experts’ efforts, helping humans to be more precise and communicate more precisely.

Children participate in CodeSpark Academy, Dec. 4, 2017, in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Mark Von Holden/AP Images for CodeSpark Academy)

December 7, 2020

Why a computer isn’t the first thing you need when teaching kids to code

Lynda Colgan, Queen's University, Ontario

Before leaning to code, children must learn spatial orientation, how to communicate and how to solve problems. These resources and games help teach the foundational knowledge needed for coding.

What does it mean for students if they are learning that technology can answer every challenge? (Shutterstock)

January 26, 2020

A math teacher’s plea: Let’s keep pi irrational

Veselin Jungic, Simon Fraser University

Technology in the math classroom should enhance and extend, rather than replace, how to think mathematically.

Africa is data-rich and well connected. Therein lies the solution to many of its challenges. S.Gvozd/Shutterstock

July 28, 2019

How data science in and for Africa can blaze new trails

Wim Delva, Stellenbosch University

Data science, led by Africa-based scientists, could play a key role in addressing all of the continent’s crucial needs.

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