Lover of programming, maker of monsters
Middle-skill computing work is an emerging theme in my research to describe the kinds of work and jobs in computing that are not always considered "computing jobs". Doing this work doesn't require theoretical CS knowledge, and the jobs tend to be in $40-100k USD salary range. I think "middle-skill computing work" has significant promise for increasing access to computing careers, and I'd love to…
A whole year of notes from the, um, "Updates" page on my website, where I haphazardly write as I feel inspired to do so. This update includes notes about language learning, research updates, and think-alouds as I figure out academia. The post Updates and Think-Alouds: Aug. 16 22 Aug. 19 23 appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
This post outlines my lightning talk and poster for the 2023 International Computing Education Research conference. It's a nice update regarding where my research is headed and what I'm working on lately. The post From Data Work to Data Science: Getting Past the Gatekeepers (ICER 2023) appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
In my research into broadening pathways to computing careers, I've been exploring how "cultural gatekeeping in computing" perpetuates stereotypes about computing, making non-traditional pathways harder to follow. The post Cultural Gatekeeping in Computing and Broadening Pathways to Computing Careers appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
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Sharing a small anecdote that helped me, it might help you, too. The post The surprising trick to boosting your productivity that no one talks about appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
Gosh, what a week! The post Friday monster, third in a row, can you believe it? appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
I drew this monster last Thursday. I tried to think of a body shape I haven't drawn before, and I think the legs are unique. The post Friday monster, drawn last Thursday, with small legs appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
I drew this monster last night on the iPad while listening to music. Don't the eyes look 🥹. The post Friday monster, drawn on Thursday, with pretzel nose appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
A working title…Broadening Participation in Computing Through Broadening Computing: Adults Learning Computer Science Through Computational Work The post A relatively informal talk about my research direction so far appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
Informational interviews are super important when you are new to an industry. This is an email template I used when I "cold" emailed many people for informational interviews. The post Email template for requesting an informational interview from someone you never met appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
2 things I learned this week The post Post-growth and newsflash about sleep #7 (2) appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
3 projects I am working on now, 1 thing that might be a failure The post Maybe this series is a zine #6 (3-1) appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .
5 alternative names for this series The post Weekly Wanderings #5 (5) appeared first on Lara (Schenck) Karki .