Who wants to be a Computer Science Student?
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Who wants to be a Computer Who wants to be a Computer Science Student?Science Student?
Barbara EricsonBarbara Ericson
Georgia TechGeorgia Tech
[email protected]@cc.gatech.edu
There is a Shortage of CS StudentsThere is a Shortage of CS Students
The number of CS majors has dropped The number of CS majors has dropped 40% since 200140% since 2001• NationwideNationwide
The percentage of women has droppedThe percentage of women has dropped to to about 12%about 12%• From a high of about 30% in the early 80sFrom a high of about 30% in the early 80s
There has never been representative There has never been representative numbers of African Americans, Hispanics, numbers of African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americansand Native Americans
Why the Huge Drop in Students?Why the Huge Drop in Students?
Myth #1 Myth #1 • All computing jobs are going overseasAll computing jobs are going overseas
Only about 1-2% haveOnly about 1-2% have There are actually more jobs now in this There are actually more jobs now in this
area than in 2001area than in 2001 The US Labor Department predicts that The US Labor Department predicts that
computer software engineers and computer computer software engineers and computer systems designers will be among the fastest systems designers will be among the fastest growing occupations in 2002-2012 growing occupations in 2002-2012
Many jobs require interaction with and Many jobs require interaction with and knowledge of computersknowledge of computers
Why the Huge Drop in Students?Why the Huge Drop in Students?
Myth #2Myth #2• Only geeks do well in computingOnly geeks do well in computing
Not True Even Long AgoNot True Even Long Ago
Who is in Computer Science?Who is in Computer Science?
They all are!
Why the Huge Drop in Students?Why the Huge Drop in Students?
Myth #3Myth #3• You have to like to play computer You have to like to play computer
gamesgames Professionals in computingProfessionals in computing
• Say that you should like: Say that you should like: Problem solvingProblem solving Working with others in a teamWorking with others in a team Being creativeBeing creative
Why the Huge Drop in Students?Why the Huge Drop in Students?
Myth #4Myth #4• The job is boring!The job is boring! • Introductory classes are often boringIntroductory classes are often boring
Students find the examples irrelevant, and Students find the examples irrelevant, and tedious tedious
• Computer Science juniors are often Computer Science juniors are often surprised how creative it is surprised how creative it is
Once you are past the early classesOnce you are past the early classes Example: Digital Video Special EffectsExample: Digital Video Special Effects
Digital Video Special EffectsDigital Video Special Effects
Digital Video Special EffectsDigital Video Special Effects
Making a DVFX MovieMaking a DVFX Movie
What Computing Was in 70-80sWhat Computing Was in 70-80s
What Computing is TodayWhat Computing is Today
Wearable Computing Bioinformatics
VirtualEnvironments
Graphics
What Computing is TodayWhat Computing is Today
Ubiquitous ComputingRobotics
High Performance Simulation
Information Security
Databases
ASIMO – Honda’s Humanoid RobotASIMO – Honda’s Humanoid Robot
Learning to WalkLearning to Walk
ASIMO - CapabilitiesASIMO - Capabilities
Computing Is … Computing Is …
Begin Artistic and CreativeBegin Artistic and Creative
Computing is …Computing is …
Synthesizing informationSynthesizing information
Computing Is …Computing Is …
Aiding People with DisabilitiesAiding People with Disabilities
Sign Language to Speech
Computing Is …Computing Is …
Enhancing medical careEnhancing medical care
Working with physician scientists and medical staff at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI) in Miami to develop computer-based, low vision technologies that can automatically adapt, or morph themselves, to suit the visual capabilities of individual users.
Computing is …Computing is …
Creating models and simulations Creating models and simulations
Firefighter training Internet Traffic
Computing is …Computing is …
Enhancing EducationEnhancing Education
eClass: Capturing Lecture
AquaMOOSE 3D: Play with Parametric equations
What fields need computing?What fields need computing?
• mathematicsmathematics• biologybiology• information securityinformation security• lawlaw• stress managementstress management• training simulationstraining simulations• video gamesvideo games• graphic designgraphic design• music technologymusic technology• environmental researchenvironmental research
• psychologypsychology• roboticsrobotics• medicinemedicine• neurologyneurology• bioengineeringbioengineering• telecommunicationstelecommunications• assistive technologyassistive technology• educationeducation• computational modelingcomputational modeling• agricultureagriculture
Who Hires our Students?Who Hires our Students?• PixarPixar• GoogleGoogle• Bell LabsBell Labs• AT&TAT&T• CIACIA• DellDell• KodakKodak• Hewlett-PackardHewlett-Packard• IBMIBM• IntelIntel• LivewireLivewire
• Lockheed Martin• Lucent• Microsoft• National Instruments• NAVAIR• Network Associates• NVIDIA Corporation• Radiant Systems• Raytheon Company• Texas Instruments• Universities
Consider ComputingConsider Computing
It can lead you to a exciting and It can lead you to a exciting and lucrative career where you canlucrative career where you can• Help peopleHelp people• Be creativeBe creative• Be an important member of a teamBe an important member of a team• Do researchDo research• Develop cool new digital devicesDevelop cool new digital devices• Change the worldChange the world