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CS 110: Introduction to Computer Science Role Models in CS

Discover the importance of role models in choosing and persisting in computer science careers. Learn how to identify role models and the benefits they provide, such as guidance, encouragement, and teaching by example.

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CS 110: Introduction to Computer Science Role Models in CS

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  1. CS 110: Introduction to Computer Science Role Models in CS

  2. INTRODUCTION ROLE MODELS CAN BE SOURCES OF INSPIRATION, MOTIVATION, AND INFLUENCE IN DECIDING UPON AND PERSISTING IN CAREERS

  3. INTRODUCTION CONT’D ROLE MODELS CAN BE ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN CHOOSING AND REMAINING IN CHALLENGING AND NON -TRADITIONAL CAREER PATHS

  4. IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF? DO I HAVE ANY ROLE MODELS CURRENTLY? DO I HAVE ANY ROLE MODELS IN CS? IF YES, HOW DID I SELECT MY ROLE MODEL? IF NO, WHAT STEPS DO I NEED TO TAKE TO IDENTIFY A ROLE MODEL?

  5. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ROLE MODELS? • OFFER ADVICE AND INFORMATION • GIVE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT • ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT MAY BE HARD TO ASK OTHERS • SHOW YOU HOW TO SUCCEED AND ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS • TEACH BY EXAMPLE

  6. HOW DO YOU CHOOSE A ROLE MODEL? IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS WHO: • DO THE KIND OF WORK THAT YOU WANT TO DO • YOU CAN FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH • YOU CAN IDENTIFY WITH • YOU CAN LEARN FROM

  7. CAN YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE ROLE MODEL? YES. SOME PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT ROLE MODELS FOR THEIR DIFFERENT AREAS OF INTERSTS

  8. GROUP DISCUSSION: • WHAT SUGGESTIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS A ROLE MODEL AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO GET ONE? • WHAT IDEAS DO YOU HAVE FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM A ROLE MODEL?

  9. MUST ROLE MODELS MATCH ME? NOT NECESSARILY. • SOME INDIVIDUALS PREFER ROLE MODELS WHO ARE SIMILAR TO THEM IN GENDER OR ETHNICITY • OTHER INDIVIDUALS REPORT VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCES WITH ROLE MODELS WHO DIFFER FROM THEM

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