Full Description
The United States faces a critical shortage of computing doctorates - a vital workforce responsible for driving advances in artificial intelligence, bolstering cybersecurity, and training the next generation of computing innovators. A decline in advanced degrees in computing will undercut technology innovation across all sectors and put U.S. global competitiveness at risk.
Pathways to Doctoral Degrees in Computing recommends addressing this anticipated shortage through improved graduate student recruitment, retention, and mentoring programs as well as targeted interventions to address hiring challenges. This report also explores how new partnerships between academia and industry could better align computing programs with broader workforce needs, and what data is needed to support these efforts.
Contents
Front Matter
Summary
1 Introduction and Landscape
2 Understanding Supply and Demand for Computing Doctorates
3 Supply, Demand, and Sector-Specific Considerations
4 Preparing and Motivating Students for PhDs in Computing
5 Increasing Recruitment, Acceptance, Retention, and Graduation of PhD Students in Computing
6 New Flows Through PhDs in Computing
References
Appendix A: Statement of Task
Appendix B: Presentations to the Committee
Appendix C: Committee Member Biographical Information
