computer science jessica rogers, sarah bell, david fiala

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Jessica Rogers, Sarah Bell, David Fiala

Who is a “computer scientist”?What do they do?Where do they work?How much do they make?What kind of future is in it?

What is Computer Science?

What is Computer Science?

Computer science (CS) spans the range from theory through programming to cutting-edge development of computing solutions.

The work of computer scientists falls into three categories: designing and building software developing effective ways to solve computing problems,

such as storing information in databases, sending data over networks or providing new approaches to security problems

devising new and better ways of using computers and addressing particular challenges in areas such as robotics, computer vision, or digital forensics

Most computer science programs require some mathematical background.

Who is a “computer scientist”?What do they do?Where do they work?How much do they make?What kind of future is in it?

What is Computer Science?

Stereotypical Computer Scientist:

Socially awkward? Geek? Nerd? WoW player?

Actual (future) Computer Scientists Yeah, okay…a

little nerdy – sometimes.

But overall, we’re pretty normal.

Actual Computer Scientists

Who is a “computer scientist”?What do they do?Where do they work?How much do they make?What kind of future is in it?

What is Computer Science?

Robotics

Would you like me to draw your portrait? … Okay, please switch on the light, and give me my pen.

Augmented Reality

http://pranavmistry.misutori.com/projects/sixthsense/

Other Jobs…

Information Technician (IT) Web Developer Video Games (tester/developer/etc.) Software Development/Testing Professor Computer Forensics Electrical Engineer Graphic Designer Hackers (The good kind, of course…)

Who is a “computer scientist”?What do they do?Where do they work?How much do they make?What kind of future is in it?

What is Computer Science?

Typical CS Jobs

Computer Companies Microsoft Yahoo! Apple Google Intel

Tech Support System

Administrator

Gaming Companies Blizzard Nintendo Ubisoft EA Games

“Cubicle Jobs”

Non-Standard CS Opportunities Medical Offices Psychological Airports Schools Human Resources

Statistical Analysis

Telecommunications

Military Bases

Google

Not your conventional company. Want to maintain a small-company feel. Offices around the globe. Average Salary: $95,000 – 110,000

annual bonuses ranging $20,000 – 45,000

Who is a “computer scientist”?What do they do?Where do they work?How much do they make?What kind of future is in it?

What is Computer Science?

How much do they make?

Averages (salary offered upon graduation)

Computer Science $59,873

Software Design $65,379

Basic Liberal Arts$33,258

Top 5 Recession-Proof Jobs1. Computer Systems

Analyst2. Network Systems

Analyst3. Network Systems

Admin4. Registered Nurse5. Post-Secondary

Education

source: Chicago Times, 11/04/08

Who is a “computer scientist”?What do they do?Where do they work?How much do they make?What kind of future is in it?

What is Computer Science?

logos.cs.uic.edu/recruit

MTSU Computer Science Summer Camp MTSU Computer Science hold three

summer camps this summer. When: July 11 – July 15 Where: MTSU Campus Topics:

Alice, Robotics, and Multimedia Cost

FREE $50 to each participant at the end of the

camp

MTSU Computer Science Summer Camp Who can apply

Incoming high school students in Fall 2011 How to apply

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~piit/summer_camps.html

Copy some pictures of previous summer camp here http://www.cs.mtsu.edu/~cen/

SummerCamp2010/index.html