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www.CSedweek.org
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Cool Computing NewsComputing majors are in demandBy 2016 there will be more than 1.5 million
new high-end computing jobsFive of the top 10 fastest growing jobs will be
in computer related fields and are expected to grow 45% over the next 5 to 7 years.
Computing degrees are in high demand and receive 2 out of the top 3 salary offers for all majors.
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FASTEST GROWING OCCUPATIONS
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Top 10 Reasons to Major in Computing
1. Computing is part of everything we do2. Expertise in computing enables you to solve
complex challenging problems3. Computing enables you to make a positive
difference in the world4. Computing offers many types of rewarding
careers5. Computing jobs are here to stay regardless
of where you are located.
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Top 10 Reasons to Major in Computing
6. Expertise in computing is an advantage even if your primary career is in another field.
7. Computing offers great opportunities for creativity and innovation.
8. Computing has opportunities for both collaborative effort and individual work.
9. Computing is an essential component of a well-rounded academic preparation
10.Future opportunities in computing are without boundaries.
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Skills You learn in Studying ComputingTechnical Skills:
Problem Solving skillsProgramming skillsInnovative ways of using computers, creating toolsPractical skills such as database management,
spreadsheets, etc.Using existing libraries to carry out new tasks,
such as creating a user interface.Recognizing issues that relate to security, safetyArtistic design, graphical layoutEngineering design
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Skills You learn in Studying ComputingGeneral Professional Skills:
Written communication skillsEffective presentation and demonstration skillsOrganizational skillsWorking as a team memberUnderstanding global requirements of a project
with participants from multiple culturesRecognizing the challenges and opportunities of
updating your skills and how to do soLiteracy and Fluency in computingPreparing for a job search
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Computer Related CareersProgrammerSoftware EngineerNetwork AdministratorComputer EngineerDatabase ManagerWebsite DesignerComputer ForensicsRobotics DesignerBioinformatics SpecialistComputational
MathematicianCryptographer
Animator (Pixar, Disney)Graphics DesignerBusiness AnalystArtificial IntelligenceSecurity SpecialistGame programmerCognitive ScientistIT Support TechnicianMedical InformaticsMedia SpecialistE-commerce SpecialistComputing Teacher
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ResourcesPower to Change the World -
http://www.cs.washington.edu/WhyCSEACM (Association of Computing Machinery)
http://computingcareers.acm.org/http://www.acm.org
CSTA ( Computer Science Teachers Association)
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Free SoftwareAlice (Carnegie Mellon)
http://www.Alice.orghttp://www.AliceProgramming.netRandy Pausch – Last lecture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
Scratch ( MIT)http://scratch.mit.edu/
Greenfoot http://www.greenfoot.org/
Game Makerhttp://www.yoyogames.com/make
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Computer Science for FunComputer Science for Funhttp://www.cs4fn.orghttp://www.cs4fn.org/mathemagic/magicshuffl
es/http://www.cs4fn.org/fundamentals/programming.
php
CS Unpluggedhttp://www.csunplugged.org
Games4girlshttp://www.games4girls.us/http://www.games4girls.com
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Some New and Cool TechnologiesMicrosoft Surface Technology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtKQNwqNLLkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keAp6iLiyWw&feature=r
elatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP5y7yp06n0
Interactive TV Wall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYyIJJ0SrLQ&feature=fvw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PimbkQNKzb4&feature=related
Sony Revolution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfKfJs3QPeQ&feature=related
What Next?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfIVXoW6txU
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Contact me:S. Jane FritzDepartment of Mathematics/Computer
ScienceSt. Joseph’s College, Patchogue, NY [email protected]://faculty.sjcny.edu/~fritz