1. Computer Science

2. Why Computer Science?  Care about science?  Many applications - physics, biology, more  Foundational questions about knowledge  Care about science?  Many applications - physics, biology, more  Foundational questions about knowledge

3. Why Computer Science?  Care about others?  Teach secondary education  Help bridge the digital divide  Opportunities endless - TelecenterTelecenter  Care about others?  Teach secondary education  Help bridge the digital divide  Opportunities endless - TelecenterTelecenter

4. Why Computer Science?  Care about making a living?  Salaries are doing well - salaries surgesalaries surge  Care about making a living?  Salaries are doing well - salaries surgesalaries surge

5. What Computer Science Studies  Focuses on the potential uses for computer systems  Roots of computer technology  Theoretical  Mathematical  Scientific  Focuses on the potential uses for computer systems  Roots of computer technology  Theoretical  Mathematical  Scientific

6. Myriad of Career Opportunities  Entry-level programming  Software testing  Project management  Software development  Systems analysis  Education  Research  Entry-level programming  Software testing  Project management  Software development  Systems analysis  Education  Research

7. Listen to some computer scientists  Pathways in Computer Science Pathways in Computer Science  Pathways in Computer Science Pathways in Computer Science

8. Local Employment Opportunities