The biggest issue I have with the article is that it presents SV as the only place you can go to be successful with a CS degree. It very well could be that the

The biggest issue I have with the article is that it presents SV as the only place you can go to be successful with a CS degree. It very well could be that the article misrepresents the efforts of Prof. Burge and the Howard staff since the article is focused on SV. But if SV is turning away energetic, engaged, intelligent and capable new recruits, then please send them to NYC, Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, Triangle Park, LA, or anywhere else where companies are looking to hire. It might not give you a "direct impact" on SV itself, but it does get your people into good paying jobs where they can further develop their skills and experience (especially for those without a long childhood of working with computers). It's a small industry. Soon enough these graduates will be attending conferences and making an impact on this culture. More importantly, they'll also be representatives in their local communities, helping to inspire the next generation of students who don't see themselves or their experience reflected in this industry. And perhaps that next generation will be more likely to pick up programming in middle school.