Raimondo Aims to Double Computer Science Degree Graduates
(World News Science)

KINGSTON, R.I. - Today, a year and half after launching the Computer Science for Rhode Island initiative, Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced a new goal in fostering a competitive workforce: doubling the number of computer science degree graduates in Rhode Island by 2025. Raimondo made the announcement before a crowd of more than 2,000 students, educators, and tech industry partners at the CS4RI Summit at the University of Rhode Island. `Thanks to CS4RI, every single student who goes through our public school system has a chance to learn computer science,` said Governor Raimondo. `Computer science is essential for us to equip all students--no matter their race, gender...