Computer science enrollment at University of California campuses experienced a surprising drop this fall, a trend that could signal a shift in student interest and future career paths, according to reporting by the San Francisco Chronicle. While overall college enrollment climbed nationally, students are moving away from traditional computer science degrees, with system-wide enrollment falling 6% this year after a 3% decline in 2024.
This decline comes as a contrast to the past, and it may be tied to concerns about fewer CS graduates finding jobs after graduation, according to TechCrunch. The University of California, San Diego, stands as an exception, being the only UC campus to introduce a dedicated AI major this fall. This shift could be an indicator of the future, a future that China is embracing with enthusiasm, according to MIT Technology Review.
In other tech news, Jenny Wang, founder of Alta, is bringing "Clueless" fashion tech to life. Her company, which allows users to create digital closets and virtually try on clothes, raised $11 million in a round led by Menlo Ventures, as reported by TechCrunch. The technology, similar to that seen in the movie "Clueless," utilizes AI to help users plan and style outfits.
Meanwhile, NASA is working to resolve issues with its Space Launch System rocket before the Artemis III mission, which is slated to be the first crewed mission to land on the Moon in over 50 years, according to Ars Technica. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that the agency is looking at ways to prevent the fueling problems that have plagued the rocket. Artemis II, which is still on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is preparing for a second countdown rehearsal to confirm the resolution of a hydrogen fuel leak that cut short a practice countdown run earlier this month.
In the realm of scientific exploration, astronomers are actively studying the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune's orbit, according to Ars Technica. This expansive ring of ancient relics, dynamical enigmas, and potential hidden planets has been shrouded in mystery since the 1990s. Over the past three decades, astronomers have cataloged approximately 4,000 Kuiper Belt objects, and this number is expected to increase tenfold in the coming years as observations from advanced telescopes continue.
Finally, Georgia Tech announced the finalists in its annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, as reported by The Verge. The competition invites inventors to submit new instrument designs, with the winner receiving $10,000 in prizes. Early standouts include a henge made of fiddles and a chaotic evil triangle.
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