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I thought I'd share some of the lessons learned and highlight different ways that my former peers can lend their expertise to the next generation of engineers.
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Software and IT professionals can get involved in computer science classrooms. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, nearly every school has some sort of STEM program. There are a handful of formal programs that provide opportunities to get involved.