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The Newest Leap in Quantum Computing: The Majorana 1

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The Future of Practical Quantum Computing On February 19, Microsoft announced the creation of a new computer chip, the Majorana 1. But this is no ordinary computer chip: its a quantum computer chip! Traditional computers use a special mathematical language called binary to encode and process data. Thats right.

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Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

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But how is connectivity important to agricultural communities? Lodl: 4-H has evolved beyond its agricultural roots, focusing on empowering young people to succeed. Agriculture — including animal husbandry, crop cultivation and water-related education — and leadership and decision-making skills remain foundational.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? It is often implemented in software on a computer. As irrigation can double or even triple crop yields, technologies such as these laid the foundations for much of modern agriculture. Computer science is also important.”.

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6 Stand-alone Lesson Plans for Subs

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Have students name digital devices they see in the classroom–iPads, phones, printer, computers, and more. Students challenge their knowledge of common computer and technology problems they encounter daily. Here’s how to play: Discuss the meaning of ‘digital’, ‘technology’, and similar concepts.

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Celebrating Black History: Course Now Available

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GPS Sca venger Hunt: STEM Icons Gladys West & Warren Washington show how computing plays a key role in climate modeling, GIS and GPS. cAndy: A For Agriculture: Explore the wonderful world of agriculture with STEM Icon George Carver, the peanut man, who innovated agriculture. Electricity Please!: Pumping The Heart!:

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How This District Tech Coach Still Makes Time to Teach — in a Multi-Sensory Immersive Room

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When I was studying to become a teacher, I had to choose a major and a minor, and I picked social studies as my major and computer science as my minor. With my minor being computer science, I focused a lot on how to use technology in the classroom, how to do things that we would not be able to do otherwise.

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The Increasing Demand for Computer Science Education in K-12: What it Means for Educators, Teachers, and Students

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In recent years, the landscape of education in the United States has been undergoing a profound transformation, particularly when it comes to Computer Science (CS) education in K-12 schools. As technology continues to accelerate at an unprecedented pace, there is a growing demand for a workforce with strong computer science skills.