1. Computer Science Education Week
December 6-12, 2009

2. Cool Computing News Computing majors are in demand
By 2016 there will be more than 1.5 million new high-end computing jobs
Five 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.

3. FASTEST GROWING OCCUPATIONS

5. Top 10 Reasons to Major in Computing
Computing is part of everything we do
Expertise in computing enables you to solve complex challenging problems
Computing enables you to make a positive difference in the world
Computing offers many types of rewarding careers
Computing jobs are here to stay regardless of where you are located.

6. Top 10 Reasons to Major in Computing
Expertise in computing is an advantage even if your primary career is in another field.
Computing offers great opportunities for creativity and innovation.
Computing has opportunities for both collaborative effort and individual work.
Computing is an essential component of a well-rounded academic preparation
Future opportunities in computing are without boundaries.

7. Skills You learn in Studying Computing
Technical Skills:
Problem Solving skills
Programming skills
Innovative ways of using computers, creating tools
Practical 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, safety
Artistic design, graphical layout
Engineering design

8. Skills You learn in Studying Computing
General Professional Skills:
Written communication skills
Effective presentation and demonstration skills
Organizational skills
Working as a team member
Understanding global requirements of a project with participants from multiple cultures
Recognizing the challenges and opportunities of updating your skills and how to do so
Literacy and Fluency in computing
Preparing for a job search

9. Computer Related Careers
Programmer
Software Engineer
Network Administrator
Computer Engineer
Database Manager
Website Designer
Computer Forensics
Robotics Designer
Bioinformatics Specialist
Computational Mathematician
Cryptographer
Animator (Pixar, Disney)
Graphics Designer
Business Analyst
Artificial Intelligence
Security Specialist
Game programmer
Cognitive Scientist
IT Support Technician
Medical Informatics
Media Specialist
E-commerce Specialist
Computing Teacher

10. Resources
Power to Change the World -
ACM (Association of Computing Machinery)
CSTA ( Computer Science Teachers Association)

11. Free Software Alice (Carnegie Mellon) Scratch ( MIT) Greenfoot
Randy Pausch – Last lecture
Scratch ( MIT)
Greenfoot
Game Maker

12. Computer Science for Fun
CS Unplugged
Games4girls

13. Some New and Cool Technologies
Microsoft Surface Technology
Interactive TV Wall
Sony Revolution
What Next?

14. Contact me: S. Jane Fritz Department of Mathematics/Computer Science
St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue, NY 11772