Department of Computer Science

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2. Overview • Applied Program • Internships • Industrial Advisory Council • Career Breakfasts • Seminar Series • Departmental Motto • nil sine labore • “Nothing without work” • 1st Course Assignments: Steganography, Biometrics, Genetic Algorithms, Market-Basket Analysis

3. Faculty • Daniel Ernst, Assistant Professor • Ph.D., Computer Engineering, University of Michigan • Computer Engineering, Architecture • Susan Harrison, Associate Professor • Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Minnesota • User Interface Design • C. Michael Morrison, Associate Professor • Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Arizona • Databases, Object-Oriented Design • Joline Morrison, Associate Professor • Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Arizona • Databases, Web Design • Daniel Stevenson, Associate Professor • Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Iowa • Graphics, Gaming • Jack S.E. Tan, Professor • Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota • Computer Security, Networks • Paul Wagner, Associate Professor • Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota • Databases, Computer Security • Michael R. Wick, Professor & Chair • Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota • Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

4. Marks of Excellence Our Students • 75 Published/Presented Scholarly Works Since 1998 • Exemplars • Michael LeMay (2005) • Ph.D. Candidate at University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign • National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow • Patent on Secure Email Protocol • Josh Conner (1994) • Super-secret Compiler Engineer, iPod Division, Apple Computers • Scott Seawell (1984) • Vice President of Marketing, Telera Corporation • Bestowed over $200,000 to department • Victor Shoup (1983) • Professor at Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences • Cramer-Shoup Cryptosystem

5. Expectations Motivation Self-Discipline Communication Skills Goal Orientation Perseverance/Persistence Positive Outlook Positive Self-Concept Professionalism Initiative

6. Characteristics Responsibility for creating outcomes & quality of life Motivating purpose with meaningful goals Plans and takes effective actions Self-Awareness with empowering beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors Life-long learning finding value in all experiences Emotional maturity characterized by optimism, happiness, and peace of mind Believes in self – feels capable, connected, and worthwhile

7. Myths about IT Careers • Myth #1: It’s all about the money • IT careers pay quite well compared to other careers • Not stratospheric salaries, but very comfortable • Enjoying your work is key to doing it well.

8. Myths about IT Careers • Myth #2: There are no jobs • 5% of budgets in off-shore development 70% of NEW science & engineering jobs will be in IT, 2002-2012… Seven of the 10 fastest growing job categories in the USA are in IT!http:www.acinet.org

9. Myths about IT Careers • Myth #3: A Certificate or Technical Degree is a Substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree • Soft skills such as writing, verbal communication and business knowledge are highly valued by employers. • Life-long learning skills

10. Myths about IT Careers • Myth #4: IT is a Boy’s Club Full of Geeks • True – in a way • Most IT professionals are male (for no good reason) • Creativity, Communication, Leadership • IT Needs Women • “The Softer Side of CS”

11. Myths about IT Careers • Myth #5: It’s All About Math and Science • Career in programming involves a fare bit of math • Many other options available for the “math impaired” • It’s all about teamwork, creativity and leadership Successful IT Professionals • Enjoy People • Listen & Speak Well • Read & Write Well • Think Logically • Enjoy Learning New Things • Organize Well • Enjoy Computers

12. A First Step Know Yourself and Those Around You Myers-Briggs Type Indicators

13. MBTI Overview Favorite World: Do you prefer to focus on the world or on your own inner world? This is called the Extraversion (E) – Introversion (I) spectrum. Information: Do you prefer to focus on the basic information you take in or do you prefer to interpret and add meaning? This is called the Sensing (S) – Intuition (I) spectrum. Decisions: When making a decision, do you prefer to first look at logic and consistency or first look at the people and special circumstances? This is called the Thinking (T) – Feeling (F) spectrum. Structure: In dealing with the outside world, do youprefer to get things decided or do you prefer to stay open to new information and options? This is called the Judging (J) – Perceiving (P) spectrum. www.myersbriggs.org

14. Overall Computing Professionals System Designers System Analysts Programmers How Do I Compare? UWEC Peers Joy Teague, Deakin University

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