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Exploring Computer Science and Engineering: Impact and Opportunities

Discover the world of computer science and engineering through research, scholarships, and networking opportunities in this dynamic field. Join us for a fulfilling journey towards innovative solutions and creative work.

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Exploring Computer Science and Engineering: Impact and Opportunities

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  1. EngineeringHonors Computer Science and EngineeringTexas A&M UniversityENGR 181 PresentationSpring 2016

  2. Impact https://www.flickr.com/photos/will-lion/2845543003/

  3. From NASA’s Hyperwall super-computer-based Visualization System

  4. London Tower Bridge: Computer controls raising and lowering https://www.flickr.com/photos/132084522@N05/16967984348

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  9. Computing is Where the Jobs Will Be Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2012-2022, available at www.bls.gov/emp/ Courtesy of Association for Computing Machinery (acm.org)

  10. Computing is Where the Good Jobs Will Be • Software Developer • Computer Systems Analyst • Dentist • Nurse Practitioner • Pharmacist • Registered Nurse • Physical Therapist • Physician • Web Developer • Dental Hygienist Source: US News and World Report, 2014 Ranking

  11. Careers (2014 Data) • Computer Science • Average: $64,906 ($40,000to$105,000) • Computer Engineering (CSCE track) • Average $65,818 ($50,000to$110,000) • Accenture, Amazon, AT&T, Cisco, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobile, General Motors, IBM, National Instruments, NVIDIA, Oracle, Texas Instruments, Youtube/Google, and many more https://www.flickr.com/photos/68751915@N05/6355318323

  12. What Do Computer Scientists/Engineers Do? • Design and implement software in an application field • web development • interface design • security issues • mobile computing,… • Design digital hardware and software systems • communications • embedded systems: cell phones, audio players, x-ray machines, laser surgical tools,… http://computingcareers.acm.org/

  13. Two Great Degree Options • Computer Engineering • Circuits/hardware focus • Jointly administered by two departments: Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering • Computer Science • More software focus • More flexible overall • 4-course support area that you can tailor to your career interests Computer Engineering Computer Science Curriculum between the two tracks is similar Hardware Software

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  15. What’s so fun about CSCE? • Would you like to help build the next generation of smart phones, interactive robots, 3D virtual reality “holodecks”, or high-tech clothing? • Do you love to solve puzzles, create new apps, or find solutions to real-world problems? • Do you want to make a positive difference in the world (e.g., work on human genome project, global health, or attack environmental problems)? • Developing high-quality computing solutions is a highly creative activity, and computing supports creative work in many other fields. The best solutions in computing exhibit high levels of elegance and beauty. http://computingcareers.acm.org

  16. Why Honors in CSCE? • Impact • Opportunities • Fun!

  17. Impact: Undergraduate Research • Two semesters of research + writing a bachelor’s thesis • Explore one of the many topics that the CSCE faculty research: • human-computer interaction • robotics • computer graphics • computer architecture • computer security • big data • machine learning • natural language processing • and much more

  18. Opportunities • Priority registration • Stand-alone honors sections of many required courses (at most 25 students, top faculty instructors) • scholarships provided by IAP members • networking with companies, including IAP members • additional advising from honors faculty • Fast track (get a head start on graduate degree coursework)

  19. Fun! • Numerous activities every semester • educational and social

  20. Other Features of CSCE Department • Student organizations • TACS, AWICS, TAGD, UPE, TAMUHack, TAMU Cyber-Security, Aggie AI Society) • Programming competitions • Trick or Research • Study abroad in India

  21. Industrial Affiliates Gold Level Members • Sponsor scholarships • Help students prepare for job interviews • Evaluate our graduating students to help keep our curriculum relevant • Evaluate our students’ senior design projects Silver Level Members Bronze Level Members

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