Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume IV, Number 25

· OISS Staff Changes
· "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet" Documentary and Discussion

Important Information

· Flag Bearer information for students graduating May 2007
· USCIS Reaches FY 2008 H-1B Cap
· Immigration fees likely to increase after April 2, 2007
· 2006 Taxes are due next week!

Upcoming Events

· Apr 10 & 11 - "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet" Documentary and Discussion
· Apr 12 - Feminist Research Presentation
· Apr 13 - 2003 Nobel laureate Dr. Shirin Ebadi to speak at UST
· Apr 14-15 - PeaceJam Conference
· Apr 16 - Deadline for the International Student Leadership Scholarship 2007
· April St. Thomas Music Department Events

Interesting Articles

· Career Development Center Update
· Hate crimes are not tolerated at the University of St. Thomas
· It's National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
· RECRUIT Tokyo Career Fair for Japanese Speaking Students
· Registration holds: Fix these or you won't be able to register

Personal Ads

· Car & PC for sale
· Items for sale
· Salsa Dance lessons at the U of M (Word document)

Feminist Research Presentation

“Problem Solving & Collaboration Strategies used in Learning Computer Programming and the Importance for Women and other Underserved Populations.”

Dr. Carole A Bagley, QMCS Department
Thursday, April 12, 2007
12:00-1:00 p.m.
103 O’Shaughnessy Educational Center (OEC) Bring your lunch, dessert and beverages provided.

A technology-literate population is a critical national asset in the global market. The cold facts are that few U.S. citizens are selecting technical careers and females are selecting these careers in far fewer numbers. The number of females who work as systems analysts, programmers, and postsecondary computer science teachers has decreased substantially. The number of females pursuing computer science degrees has declined considerably in the last twenty years. In fact, statistics indicate that the percentage of females entering computer science programs and careers in the US has declined precipitously during the past decade and suggest this is unlikely to change.

This presentation will discuss the research indicating why women are not pursuing technology careers and some changes that might have an effect on these numbers. Further, research being conducted by the presenter will be discussed that indicates the importance of collaboration as an especially important pedagogy to use in teaching computer science for women.

For further information contact Dr. Sherry Jordon (sejordon@stthomas.edu)