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Reversing the Computing Research Workforce Shortfall: Bolstering Domestic Student Pathways to PhDs

Computers and Society 2025-03-14 v1
Authors: Susanne Hambrusch , Lori Pollock , Mary Hall , Nancy M. Amato
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Abstract

To sustain innovation and safeguard national security, the U.S. must strengthen domestic pathways to computing PhDs by engaging talented undergraduates early - before they are committed to industry - with research experiences, mentorship, and financial support for graduate studies.

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software engineering education

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@article{arxiv.2503.09614,
  title  = {Reversing the Computing Research Workforce Shortfall: Bolstering Domestic Student Pathways to PhDs},
  author = {Susanne Hambrusch and Lori Pollock and Mary Hall and Nancy M. Amato},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2503.09614},
  year   = {2025}
}

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