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Name: Aaron Phillips

STEM Research Project

My Career Topic: Computer Engineering

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Career Description

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Responsibilities (day to day)

Computer Engineers have multiple jobs such as testing computers, designing computers, and making computers. Some make sure that the equipment is working properly.

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htmSOURCE:

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Geographic Implications

They work mainly in research laboratories with a lot of room to work in.

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htmSOURCE:

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Education necessary

You need to have a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering in order to work as a computer engineer.

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htmSOURCE:

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Professional skills necessary

Creative way of solving problems.Good at working under pressureGood at being organized when coming to work.The ability to stay focused.

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/forensiccomputeranalyst.aspxSOURCE:

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Availability of Jobs

Computer Engineering to increase 9% from 2010 to 2020

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Salary

Computer Engineers make 98,810 a year and 47.50 per hour

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm

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Beneficial Personal Characteristics

Good at IT skillsAttention at detailGood communication skills.Ability to spot patterns in a big amount of data.

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/forensiccomputeranalyst.aspxSOURCE:

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Gender Issues

12 to 20% of the computer engineering are women so men dominate this job.

http://www.jeanhsu.com/2011/01/17/my-experiences-as-a-female-software-engineer/SOURCE:

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