In this interview with Khalia Braswell, we discuss the lack of representation in education, improving equity and inclusion in CS education, what Khalia has learned with INTech Camp for Girls, how Khalia iterates on her own abilities, the importance of self care, our thoughts on the future of CS education, and much more.

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How to Get Started with Computer Science Education

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00:00 Intro

00:50 Khalia introducing herself

01:34 How Khalia got into CS education

03:29 What Khalia is researching for her PhD

05:02 What has surprised Khalia in her research

13:20 Recommendations for improving equity and inclusion in CS education

17:30 INTech Camp for Girls

21:12 What has surprised Khalia about INTech

23:09 The future of INTech

26:34 How Khalia iterates on her abilities

30:32 How Khalia prevents burnout

37:25 What Khalia wishes there was more research on

41:57 Our thoughts on the future of CS education

46:11 The disconnect between classroom and industry

49:21 How to connect with Khalia

50:05 Outro