Department ofComputer ScienceDepartment ofComputer ScienceUniversity of Wisconsin – Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

CC SSomputer cience

OverviewOverview Applied Program

– Internships– Industrial Advisory Council– Career Breakfasts– Seminar Series

Departmental Motto– nil sine labore

• “Nothing without work”– 1st Course Assignments: Steganography,

Biometrics, Genetic Algorithms, Market-Basket Analysis

Applied Program– Internships– Industrial Advisory Council– Career Breakfasts– Seminar Series

Departmental Motto– nil sine labore

• “Nothing without work”– 1st Course Assignments: Steganography,

Biometrics, Genetic Algorithms, Market-Basket Analysis

FacultyFaculty Daniel Ernst, Assistant Professor

– Ph.D., Computer Engineering, University of Michigan– Computer Engineering, Architecture

Susan Harrison, Associate Professor– Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Minnesota– User Interface Design

C. Michael Morrison, Associate Professor– Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Arizona– Databases, Object-Oriented Design

Joline Morrison, Associate Professor– Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Arizona– Databases, Web Design

Daniel Stevenson, Associate Professor– Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Iowa– Graphics, Gaming

Jack S.E. Tan, Professor– Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota– Computer Security, Networks

Paul Wagner, Associate Professor– Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota– Databases, Computer Security

Michael R. Wick, Professor & Chair– Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota– Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

Daniel Ernst, Assistant Professor– Ph.D., Computer Engineering, University of Michigan– Computer Engineering, Architecture

Susan Harrison, Associate Professor– Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Minnesota– User Interface Design

C. Michael Morrison, Associate Professor– Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Arizona– Databases, Object-Oriented Design

Joline Morrison, Associate Professor– Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Arizona– Databases, Web Design

Daniel Stevenson, Associate Professor– Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Iowa– Graphics, Gaming

Jack S.E. Tan, Professor– Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota– Computer Security, Networks

Paul Wagner, Associate Professor– Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota– Databases, Computer Security

Michael R. Wick, Professor & Chair– Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota– Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

Marks of ExcellenceMarks of Excellence

Our Students 75 Published/Presented Scholarly Works Since 1998 Exemplars

– Michael LeMay (2005)• Ph.D. Candidate at University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow• Patent on Secure Email Protocol

– Josh Conner (1994)• Super-secret Compiler Engineer, iPod Division, Apple Computers

– Scott Seawell (1984)• Vice President of Marketing, Telera Corporation• Bestowed over $200,000 to department

– Victor Shoup (1983)• Professor at Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences• Cramer-Shoup Cryptosystem

Our Students 75 Published/Presented Scholarly Works Since 1998 Exemplars

– Michael LeMay (2005)• Ph.D. Candidate at University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow• Patent on Secure Email Protocol

– Josh Conner (1994)• Super-secret Compiler Engineer, iPod Division, Apple Computers

– Scott Seawell (1984)• Vice President of Marketing, Telera Corporation• Bestowed over $200,000 to department

– Victor Shoup (1983)• Professor at Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences• Cramer-Shoup Cryptosystem

ExpectationsExpectationsMotivationSelf-DisciplineCommunication SkillsGoal OrientationPerseverance/PersistencePositive OutlookPositive Self-ConceptProfessionalismInitiative

MotivationSelf-DisciplineCommunication SkillsGoal OrientationPerseverance/PersistencePositive OutlookPositive Self-ConceptProfessionalismInitiative

CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Responsibility for creating outcomes & quality of life

Motivating purpose with meaningful goals

Plans and takes effective actions

Self-Awareness with empowering beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors

Life-long learning finding value in all experiences

Emotional maturity characterized by optimism, happiness, and peace of mind

Believes in self – feels capable, connected, and worthwhile

Responsibility for creating outcomes & quality of life

Motivating purpose with meaningful goals

Plans and takes effective actions

Self-Awareness with empowering beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors

Life-long learning finding value in all experiences

Emotional maturity characterized by optimism, happiness, and peace of mind

Believes in self – feels capable, connected, and worthwhile

Myths about IT CareersMyths about IT Careers

Myth #1: It’s all about the money – IT careers pay quite well compared to other careers– Not stratospheric salaries, but very comfortable– Enjoying your work is key to doing it well.

Myth #1: It’s all about the money – IT careers pay quite well compared to other careers– Not stratospheric salaries, but very comfortable– Enjoying your work is key to doing it well.

Myths about IT CareersMyths about IT Careers

Myth #2: There are no jobs– 5% of budgets in off-shore development

Myth #2: There are no jobs– 5% of budgets in off-shore development

70% of NEW science & engineering jobs will be in IT, 2002-2012…

Natural Science

Managers

Information Technology

Engineers

Physical Scientists

Life Scientists

Seven of the 10 fastest growing job categories in the USA are in IT!http:www.acinet.org

Myths about IT CareersMyths about IT Careers

Myth #3: A Certificate or Technical Degree is a Substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree – Soft skills such as writing, verbal communication

and business knowledge are highly valued by employers.

– Life-long learning skills

Myth #3: A Certificate or Technical Degree is a Substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree – Soft skills such as writing, verbal communication

and business knowledge are highly valued by employers.

– Life-long learning skills

Myths about IT CareersMyths about IT Careers

Myth #4: IT is a Boy’s Club Full of Geeks– True – in a way– Most IT professionals are male (for no good reason)– Creativity, Communication, Leadership– IT Needs Women

• “The Softer Side of CS”

Myth #4: IT is a Boy’s Club Full of Geeks– True – in a way– Most IT professionals are male (for no good reason)– Creativity, Communication, Leadership– IT Needs Women

• “The Softer Side of CS”

Myths about IT CareersMyths about IT Careers

Myth #5: It’s All About Math and Science – Career in programming involves a fare bit of math– Many other options available for the “math impaired”– It’s all about teamwork, creativity and leadership

Successful IT Professionals• Enjoy People• Listen & Speak Well• Read & Write Well• Think Logically• Enjoy Learning New Things• Organize Well• Enjoy Computers

Myth #5: It’s All About Math and Science – Career in programming involves a fare bit of math– Many other options available for the “math impaired”– It’s all about teamwork, creativity and leadership

Successful IT Professionals• Enjoy People• Listen & Speak Well• Read & Write Well• Think Logically• Enjoy Learning New Things• Organize Well• Enjoy Computers

A First StepA First StepKnow Yourself and Those Around You

Myers-Briggs Type Indicators

Know Yourself and Those Around You

Myers-Briggs Type Indicators

MBTI OverviewMBTI OverviewFavorite World: Do you prefer to focus on the world or on your

own inner world? This is called the Extraversion (E) – Introversion (I) spectrum.

Information: Do you prefer to focus on the basic information you take in or do you prefer to interpret and add meaning? This is called the Sensing (S) – Intuition (I) spectrum.

Decisions: When making a decision, do you prefer to first look at logic and consistency or first look at the people and special circumstances? This is called the Thinking (T) – Feeling (F) spectrum.

Structure: In dealing with the outside world, do youprefer to get things decided or do you prefer to stay open to new information and options? This is called the Judging (J) – Perceiving (P) spectrum.

Favorite World: Do you prefer to focus on the world or on your own inner world? This is called the Extraversion (E) – Introversion (I) spectrum.

Information: Do you prefer to focus on the basic information you take in or do you prefer to interpret and add meaning? This is called the Sensing (S) – Intuition (I) spectrum.

Decisions: When making a decision, do you prefer to first look at logic and consistency or first look at the people and special circumstances? This is called the Thinking (T) – Feeling (F) spectrum.

Structure: In dealing with the outside world, do youprefer to get things decided or do you prefer to stay open to new information and options? This is called the Judging (J) – Perceiving (P) spectrum.

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How Do I Compare?How Do I Compare?

Joy Teague, Deakin University

Overall Computing Professionals

System Analysts

System Designers

Programmers

UWEC Peers

Who Cares?Who Cares?

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Thank You!!!Thank You!!!