coding

Despite the lack of recognition, I'm proud of the rich history behind my Arab roots. I’m honored to be so closely related to such accomplished and intelligent individuals.

Python is accessible. It is inclusive, easy to learn and powerful. It has created more jobs than it has automated. It has a strong place in the modern economy, on campus and in my heart. Thank you, Python.

Exploring computing, learning how to code, all seemed like legitimate goals that I was eager to start on. That is, until my first CS class.

I recognize English to be my first language, but I’m not a native English speaker. Because of that, I've discovered how important English is to my life.

I hope that they will not be coerced into STEM just because their parents feel the need to “start early.” Instead, they should be able to ignite and pursue their own curiosity, whether it’s through putting mentos in coke or trying to burn something using a flashlight. More than anything, I wish for young girls around the world to have the freedom to do what they want.

In the past few years, “hacking”— the art of designing, building and marketing an app or website from scratch within either 24 or 36 hours in a grand event referred to as a “hackathon” — has become intertwined with computer science culture among college students.

Compared with more pressing issues, purpose seems like a vague concept, much more difficult to grasp. So let's ponder it now.