Will generative AI make Computer Science education obsolete?

Goals & Outcomes

Join the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, part of the NC State College of Education, for an engaging webinar where leading experts from the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence and industry innovation come together to explore the evolving role of computer programming in today’s AI-driven world.

This insightful discussion will cover:

• The current state of AI and its capabilities in automating computer science tasks.
• The value and relevance of traditional computer science and coding skills in a landscape increasingly influenced by AI.
• Emerging trends in AI that impact software development and programming education.

This webinar is ideal for software developers, educators, tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and coding. Don’t miss this chance to join the conversation with these thought leaders on whether generative AI makes computer science education obsolete.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
• Time: 7 p.m. EST
• Venue: Zoom Webinar
• Register: Zoom link

Guest Panelists

Krystal Chatman

Professional Learning and Community Manager for the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)

Mahmoud Harding

Instructional Design Director, Data Science 4 Everyone; Data Science Academy Instructor at NC State

Kelly Schuster-Paredes

Co-Host of Teaching Python, Computer Science Teacher

This session is part of the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation’s series Real Issues, Real Data. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. Explore more topics and register for events through the program page.