I Was a Stranger
Tue, Jan 27
Today's lecture will dig into the immigration debate in tech. The discussion is often framed in terms of the larger debate around immigration within the United States, but the real story is a bit more nuanced. We'll dig into the specifics and ask some tough questions about the supply and demand of tech workers in this country.
We have three main in-class learning goals. By the end of lecture today you will:
- Reflect on the role of international talent in the domestic tech industry.
- Reflect on trends in STEM education to engage interntional students within the United States.
- Understand the details of the H-1B visa process, including why this visa type was established, why it became popular in the tech industry, and how companies found ways to exploit it.
The slides for today's lecture.
Read This:
The Rest of World Staff on how tech professionals are coping with rapidly shifting immigration changes
Berkeley CS Professor James O'Brien on the impact H-1B visas have on student job opportunities. *Note: A video-free PDF Version here
Do This:
Writing Reflection 01
See the instructions posted on the assignment's page.
This writing reflection is due on 2/3 at 5pm.
This Week's Dialogue Group Meeting
Find at least one hour to meet with your group to discuss the prompt of the week: How are you preparing for your job search in the technology industry?
Reading Quiz 02
The form for Reading Quiz 02 follows below. If you can't see the form below, try this direct link.