Episode 97: Beyond Computer Science Classrooms

Sri Kundurthy, a student and EuroPython speaker joins Kelly and Sean to talk about bringing Python to other subject areas. From physics models to data manipulation to advanced algorithms, we talk about a wide range of applications for computer science outside of the computer science classroom

Special Guest: Srivatsa Kundurthy.

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• Revolutionizing Education: How Python is Essential Beyond Computer Science - Srivatsa Kundurthy - EuroPython 2022 | July 11th-17th 2022 | Dublin Ireland & Remote — Python has had a transformational effect on countless fields so far, but its permeation can be accelerated through the integration of Python into non-computing coursework. Currently, Python’s presence within secondary and post-secondary schools varies greatly between different institutions, but the continuity in the lack of interdisciplinary coursework is a key limiting factor in the widespread growth of computing education.
• The Missing README: A Guide for the New Software Engineer: Riccomini, Chris, Ryaboy, Dmitriy: 9781718501836: Amazon.com: Books — Key concepts and best practices for new software engineers — stuff critical to your workplace success that you weren’t taught in school.
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