1. Computer Engineering Group Members Carolyn Carter Mike Lazere Josh Mangler Brian Robison Rebecca Steinlage

2. Nature of the Work Computer Engineer (Software) Develop, test and evaluate the software that are installed on our computers. Computers games, Business applications, Security, Video Source: Education-Portal.com Computer Engineer (Hardware) Design and manufacture computers. Creates the main PC and its associated components such as chips, circuit boards, systems, modems. Source : Collegesurfin g.com eHow.com

3. Specialized Training Sound background in math and sciences Course work including: Algorithems Computer networking Robotics Operating systems Analog electronics Digital electronics Employers look for Relevant programming skills Degrees in computer science, physical science, mathematics. Keeping up to date with current information. Continuing Ed! Undergrad Studies

4. Students in high school should be strong in math and science 4 yrs - through trigonometry and advanced math 3 yrs – science including biology, chemistry and physics Students have an interest in computer hardware and software and take classes if available. Student Type/Pre- College Training

5. Core skills can be applied to nearly any organization in a variety of ways. Design: create the software for new, innovative products Development: improve existing items, advance artificial intelligence Quality Control: analyze factory output, evade problems improve efficiency Architect: makes computers smaller and more powerful Employment

6. Research in computer engineering includes several different areas, but three prevalent areas are: Computer architecture Design of the structure of a computer system, including internal performance as well as the hardware Software systems Designing software of good quality, low cost, easy maintenance and materials that are replicable Intelligent systems “Artificial intelligence” for robotics, neural networks (parallel processing of information) Current Research