UW awards record number of Computer Science diplomas

Amelia Havanec • Feb 6, 2018

Feb 6, 2018

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                <h1>UW awards record number of Computer Science diplomas</h1>
                <h2><p>The University of Washington awarded 364 computer science diplomas at this year's commencement ceremony, a 15% increase from last year's tally and a new record. Of the 234 bachelor degrees awarded, one third went to women. On the heels of our ever-changing economy and reliance on</p></h2>
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               <p>By <a href="/author/amelia-havanec-crosscut-com/">Amelia Havanec</a></p> 
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            <p>The University of Washington awarded 364 computer science diplomas at this year's commencement ceremony, a 15% increase from last year's tally and a <a href="http://www.geekwire.com/2015/university-of-washington-graduates-record-numbers-in-computer-science-but-it-is-still-not-enough/?ref=avalancheghost.one">new record</a>. Of the 234 bachelor degrees awarded, one third went to women. On the heels of our ever-changing economy and reliance on software developers, the growing trajectory is a good sign for Seattle's tech talent pool.</p><p>The department wants to reach 600 graduates a year, but their current program must turn away many applicants, accommodating one out of three students who apply. <a href="http://www.geekwire.com/2015/microsoft-gives-10m-to-university-of-washington-for-new-computer-science-building/?ref=avalancheghost.one">Microsoft donated $10 million last week</a> to help add a 130,000 square-foot second computer science and engineering building to the campus, for which the college is also requesting a substantial investment from the state. This investment will alleviate some of the department's current capacity issues, so more students can keep calm and code on.</p>
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The University of Washington awarded 364 computer science diplomas at this year's commencement ceremony, a 15% increase from last year's tally and a new record. Of the 234 bachelor degrees awarded, one third went to women. On the heels of our ever-changing economy and reliance on software developers, the growing trajectory is a good sign for Seattle's tech talent pool.

The department wants to reach 600 graduates a year, but their current program must turn away many applicants, accommodating one out of three students who apply. Microsoft donated $10 million last week to help add a 130,000 square-foot second computer science and engineering building to the campus, for which the college is also requesting a substantial investment from the state. This investment will alleviate some of the department's current capacity issues, so more students can keep calm and code on.

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By Amelia Havanec

Amelia Havanec is Crosscut's Science and Tech Fellow. She came to Washington from her home state of Connecticut by way of New York, Florida, California and Michigan in pursuit of the perfect pint. Sh