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Computer Science–Invent the Future–
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Today… YOU
• Learn a bit about Computer Science
• Give it a try!
• Examine how your interests & skills connect to CS
• Explore paths to careers
• Consider next steps
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The computer is incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid. Man is unbelievably slow, inaccurate, and brilliant. The marriage of the two is a force beyond calculation.
-Leo Cherne
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“Everybody in the country should learn how to program a computer... Because it teaches you how to think.”
-Steve Jobs
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CS is posing a problem in such a
way that a computer can help us solve it.
What is Computer Science?
• Communicate• Solve problems• Design and imagine• Share, store, retrieve or manipulate
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CS is designing computing devices and
programming them
What is Computer Science?
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TRY anyhttp://goo.gl/JRySP
TRY spinning galaxyhttp://goo.gl/tVCwa
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pharmaceuticalsagriculture
banking law automotive
safety systems science
health carepolitics transportationjournalism
sportsveterinary medicine
the artsadvertising engineering accounting
photography military
criminal justice recreation
manufacturingbusiness communicationsmusic
entertainmentarchitecture medicine design
Computing Connects
Only 50% of tech jobs are at technology companies
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For instance: Are you interested in health fields? You might want to study…
…robotics and invent digital prostheses
…computer engineering and build the next generation of laser surgical tools
…bioinformatics and design a life-saving drug
Computing Connects to Other Careers
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Are you someone who:
• Understands relationships?
• Likes to do things efficiently?
• Is interested in business and connecting people?
Computer Science is information systems
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Do you want to:
Create devices that can do the work for you?
Computer Science is engineering new products
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Computer Science is visualizing and creating imagery
Do you like:
Art?
Science?
Game Design?
Theater?
Movies?
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Computer Science isInfrastructure and NetworksDo you want to help:
Keep computer systems up and running?
Invent new ways for technologies to connect?
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Computer Science isComputer Forensics and Cyber Security
Do you want to help:
Solve crime?
Keep us safe?
Secure information?
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Computer Science is Design
Do you want to:
Make models?
Design cars, houses, fashion, anything?
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Paths to Careers
How people get started in Computer Science
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• Curiosity and imagination
• Flexible, creative thinking
• Work ethic – make an effort
in math and science
• Communication skills in
order to tackle challenges
with others
Paths to CareersWhat skills does CS require?
Computer Science might be right for you if you have…
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•Human Computer Interactions
•Problem Solving•Web Design• Introduction to Programming
•Robotics•Computing Applications
Paths to Careers: How do people get started?
Keep taking Science and MathLearn Computer Science A first high school CS course might have you studying…
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You might study on your own or with buddies…
Paths to Careers: How do people get started? Learn Computer Science
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Sample First Year College Courses
Purdue University, IndianaProblem-solving and object-oriented programmingProgramming in CComputer Architecture
University of California, BerkeleyBeauty and Joy of ComputingIntroduction to CS TheoryOperating Systems and System Programming
University of IllinoisLittle Bits to Big IdeasTheory of ComputationIntroduction to Programming
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Other CoursesArtificial Intelligence
Design and Analysis of
Probabilistic Systems
Linear Algebra
Software Design
Programming Languages
Critical Thinking in Technology
Networks & Data
Communications
E-business/Web Development
Adv. Programming
Computers and Society
Software Project Management
CSI Computer Programming
Network Security and
Hacking Prevention
PC Forensics
The Meaning of Information
Technology
Fundamentals of Digital Design
Theory of Computing
Computer Architecture
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•Examine Pathway Cards. Pair up and read. What do you notice?
•Examine careers that connect with your interests at http://goo.gl/MlnCU (type the web address carefully)
•Report back
Computing Careers
Among the fastest growing,stable and flexible
offering good salaries
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Takeaway Tech information on…
Learn More!Learn More!
• Programming, Robotics and other Computing Activities
• Camps, Clubs, Competitions
• Computing Careers
• Opportunities for Self- Study
Go to: www.ncwit.org/takeaway
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