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Distinguish between learning a lab science and learning CS to motivate those students who do not typically identify with science.

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  • Emphasize that CS is more like learning what happens behind the scenes.
  • Not enjoying other science subjects doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy CS.

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  • Address Misconceptions About the Field of CS
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Interview with Susan Scarbrough

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