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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.

FASTEST GROWING OCCUPATIONS

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.

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Contact me:S. Jane FritzDepartment of Mathematics/Computer

ScienceSt. Joseph’s College, Patchogue, NY 11772631-687-2649jfritz@sjcny.eduhttp://faculty.sjcny.edu/~fritz