Category: CS4FN
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Byte Queens
Written with Ilenia Maietta. Women have made vital contributions to computer science ever since Ada Lovelace debugged the first algorithm for an actual computer (written by Charles Babbage) almost 200 years ago. Despite this, women make up only a fraction (25%) of the STEM workforce: only about a fifth of senior tech roles and only…
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Solving Railway Timetabling Problems with Data Visualisation
Train timetables are complex. When designing a timetable for railways you have to think about the physical capabilities of the actual train, what stops it needs to make, whether it is carrying passengers or freight, the number of platforms at a station, the gradient of the track, and the placement of passing loops on single-track…
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Ask About Asthma
This week (9-15 September), as many young people are heading back to school after their summer holiday, NHS England is suggesting that teachers, employers and government workers #AskAboutAsthma. The goal is to raise awareness of the experiences of those with asthma, and to suggest techniques to put in place to help children and young people…
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Working in Computer Science: An Autistic Perspective (Part 2)
In part 1, we spoke to Stephen Parry about his experiences of working in computer science as an autistic person. In this second part, we discuss with him his change from this stressful working environment to teaching A-Level computer science, and how rewarding he has found teaching as a career. Continues on the CS4FN blog… Featured…
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Working in Computer Science: An Autistic Perspective (Part 1)
Autism is a condition with many associated challenges, but for some people it presents some benefits. This distinction is greatly apparent in the workplace, where autistic people often find it difficult to get along with others (and their boss), and to complete the work that has been set for them. It’s not all negatives though:…
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Accessible Technology in the Voting Booth
On Thursday 4th July 2024, millions of adults around the UK went to their local polling station to vote for their representative in the House of Commons. However, for the 18% of adults who have a disability, this can be considerably more challenging. While the right of voters to vote independently and secretly is so important,…