computer science jessica rogers, sarah bell, david fiala
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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
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