The first computer science education week

http://www.csedweek.org/

In Goal of raising awareness for computing and it's role in our society.

Computer Science Education Week, December 6-12, 2009, recognizes that computing:

• Touches everyone’s daily lives and plays a critical role in society
• Drives innovation and economic growth
• Provides rewarding job opportunities
• Prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need for the 21st century

 

The Big computers compaines like microsoft, google, intel and more start a tradition that will recognizes the transformative role of computing and the need to bolster computer science at all educational levels, placing it squarely within the national STEM conversation.

The microsoft site for this event:

http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/events/csew/