In this presentation we present ten misconceptions that we have determined over the past ten years, as myths about Computer Science studies and profession
“A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.”
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A fascination for Science & Technology and keen interest in the ever-growing world of technology motivated me to take up engineering. The power of research and delivering it for the growth of Society is what makes me interested in the technology side of science. I choose to major Computer science Engineering with an intense urge to delve into this challenging field.
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“A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.”
— Emo Philips
A fascination for Science & Technology and keen interest in the ever-growing world of technology motivated me to take up engineering. The power of research and delivering it for the growth of Society is what makes me interested in the technology side of science. I choose to major Computer science Engineering with an intense urge to delve into this challenging field.
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While IT and CS degrees can lead to similar jobs, the differences between the two are quite pronounced. IT professionals should enjoy installing computer systems, using software and maintaining networks and databases, while computer scientists should enjoy mathematics and software design.
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Every single security company is talking about how they are using machine learning—as a security company you have to claim artificial intelligence to be even part of the conversation. However, this approach can be dangerous when we blindly rely on algorithms to do the right thing. Rather than building systems with actual security knowledge, companies are using algorithms that nobody understands and, in turn, discovering wrong insights.
In this session, we will discuss:
• Limitations of machine learning and issues of explainability
• Where deep learning should never be applied
• Examples of how the blind application of algorithms can lead to wrong results
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"AI is “our greatest existential threat…”
“I’m increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish.”
“I think there is potentially a dangerous outcome there.” (referring to Google’s Deep Mind which he invested in to keep an eye on things)."
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Orientation Slide for Computer Science and Engineering StudentsAtanu Shome
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While IT and CS degrees can lead to similar jobs, the differences between the two are quite pronounced. IT professionals should enjoy installing computer systems, using software and maintaining networks and databases, while computer scientists should enjoy mathematics and software design.
Quantum artificial intelligence.
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Every single security company is talking about how they are using machine learning—as a security company you have to claim artificial intelligence to be even part of the conversation. However, this approach can be dangerous when we blindly rely on algorithms to do the right thing. Rather than building systems with actual security knowledge, companies are using algorithms that nobody understands and, in turn, discovering wrong insights.
In this session, we will discuss:
• Limitations of machine learning and issues of explainability
• Where deep learning should never be applied
• Examples of how the blind application of algorithms can lead to wrong results
Quantum Computers new Generation of Computers part 7 by prof lili saghafi Qua...Professor Lili Saghafi
Quantum algorithm
algorithm for factoring, the general number field sieve
Optimization algorithm
deterministic quantum algorithm Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm
Entanglement
Enigma
Quantum Teleportation
"AI is “our greatest existential threat…”
“I’m increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish.”
“I think there is potentially a dangerous outcome there.” (referring to Google’s Deep Mind which he invested in to keep an eye on things)."
Elon Musk
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ELH School Tech 2013 - Computational ThinkingPaul Herring
To be good ‘Computational Thinkers’ and hence effective users of, and more importantly empowered creators with Digital Technologies, students need to be conversant and articulate with:
algorithms;
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Entrepreneurial enabling, and
The use of Digital Technologies to develop and support Critical Thinking skills.
While schools have taught many of these areas in the past, opportunities are now being presented where schools can fully embrace those areas traditionally part of a Computer Science type course, but also introduce the fascinating new areas of endeavor such as cryptography and computational biology.
Coupled with the increasing enabling of application development and deployment by Senior School students, such as in the creation and deployment of mobile games using Corona and Lua for example, students are able to be powerfully enabled as creative producers, not just passive users.
The presentation will give an overview of these areas of Computational Thinking and some outline of how they might be implemented in the curriculum, including current examples from senior IT classes in Queensland who are creating digital apps for Android devices.
This presentation will cover some of the ground from my ACEC 2012 talk on this topic (see SlideCast at this link: http://www.slideshare.net/StrategicITbyPFH/computational-thinking-14629222), but expand in a number of areas, in particular some specific suggestions regarding classroom implementation.
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The impact of computer coding on modern life is so universal that many of us don't think twice about it! But behind every social media post, streaming service selection, and smartphone app is, of course, code: a system of functions, commands, and rules written in a particular language to make our digital technologies function smoothly. Even with the rise of artificial intelligence and its increasing power to help write and edit computer code, human coders are still behind the scenes.
For many students, learning basic coding can be an empowering experience that teaches a wide range of skills: creativity, problem-solving, perseverance, confidence, and more. Teaching coding to your students helps them to better understand how the modern world works, and perhaps, someday, shape the digital future.
CS Education for All. A new wave of opportunityPeter Donaldson
Computing education in Scotland has undergone big changes recently with improvements to the National Qualifications, interesting National Progress Awards and the revision of the Technologies Experiences and Outcomes and new benchmarks for 1st to 3rd year pupils. With increased understanding of how to teach CS effectively and an exciting and progressive curriculum there has never been a better time to consider becoming a Computing Teacher.
These slides explain the changes and bust some myths about teaching as a career and were used as part of a series of face to face workshops for final year Computing students in Universities around Scotland in 2017.
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Bachelor of IT Sydney industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing market. You'll graduate from our Bachelor of Information Technology with the technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills required for success in the IT industry.
Bachelor of IT Sydney industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing market. You'll graduate from our Bachelor of Information Technology with the technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills required for success in the IT industry.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
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10 Myths for Computer Science
1. 10 MYTHS10 MYTHS
FOR COMPUTER SCIENCEFOR COMPUTER SCIENCE
Promoting Computer Science Programs toPromoting Computer Science Programs to PotentialPotential StudentsStudents
Thanos Hatziapostolou
Anna Sotiriadou
Petros Kefalas
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The Computer Science DisciplineThe Computer Science Discipline
Computer Science is an exciting and challenging field that
has impact in most aspects of everyday life
• For practically any area you can think of there is an application of
computer technology
Computer Science is inherently interdisciplinary and
studying this field requires creativity, problem solving skills
and integration of theory and practice
Computer Science offers solid
job prospects and many
diverse career paths
• As a matter of fact, Computer
Science graduates are some of
the most sought-after graduates.
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The Computer Science DisciplineThe Computer Science Discipline
Unfortunately, Computer Science is misinterpreted by
many people and by many students
Investigations have been conducted and a number of
reasons were detected
• some related with the public image and public understanding of
the discipline that influence young people, parents, teachers and
career advisors
In this presentation we present
ten misconceptions that we have
determined over the past ten
years, as myths about Computer
Science studies and profession.
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Computer Science MYTH #1Computer Science MYTH #1
Computer Science is sending emails,Computer Science is sending emails,
browsing the Internet, word processing andbrowsing the Internet, word processing and
learning to use specific application programslearning to use specific application programs
Where does this myth come from?
• Students limited encounter of simple
applications (e.g. word processing)
and Internet activities (e.g. sending
email, browsing the web) in
secondary education
• Parents hear ads about career
opportunities through ECDL
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DROPPING MYTH No 1DROPPING MYTH No 1
Computer Science is sending emails,Computer Science is sending emails,
browsing the Internet, word processing andbrowsing the Internet, word processing and
learning to use specific application programslearning to use specific application programs
Anyone can do this!!!
Noone needs to enter a higher education
program in Computer Science in order to
perform such tasks.
• in a similar way that none needs a HE degree
in Mechanical Engineering or Electronics to
drive their cars or use their TV sets
However, Computer Science is targeted
towards developing such software, services
and applications solutions so that other
people can use them!
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COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #1COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #1
Anyone can send emails and browse the web.Anyone can send emails and browse the web.
Computer Science is not concerned with the usageComputer Science is not concerned with the usage
of software applications but with their development.of software applications but with their development.
Anyone can do this!!!
Noone needs to enter a higher education
program in Computer Science in order to
perform such tasks.
• in a similar way that none needs a HE degree
in Mechanical Engineering or Electronics to
drive their cars or use their TV sets
However, Computer Science is targeted
towards developing such software, services
and applications solutions so that other
people can use them!
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Computer Science MYTH #2Computer Science MYTH #2
Computer Science is about programmingComputer Science is about programming
What are the sources for this myth?
• Far too technical secondary
education experience of computer
science (algorithms, pseudocode etc)
• Narrow view about the Computer
Science field in general
Variation of the myth:
• CS is about fixing PCs when they break
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DROPPING MYTH #2DROPPING MYTH #2
Again, most people can do this with a
bit of reading and practice!
Programming is a technical skill for which
someone doesn’t need a degree to acquire
• should you be an engineer to fix a leaking water
pipe? Someone with an engineering degree
knows everything about materials and hydraulics
including perhaps hands-on practice with tools
Programming is just a tool for Computer
Scientists. Current complex software
systems require software engineering
methods, methodologies and approaches.
Computer Science is about programmingComputer Science is about programming
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COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #2COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #2
Again, most people can do this with a
bit of reading and practice!
Programming is a technical skill for which
someone doesn’t need a degree to acquire
• should you be an engineer to fix a leaking water
pipe? Someone with an engineering degree
knows everything about materials and hydraulics
including perhaps hands-on practice with tools
Programming is just a tool for Computer
Scientists. Current complex software
systems require software engineering
methods, methodologies and approaches.
Computer Science is NOT about writing code.Computer Science is NOT about writing code.
Programming is just a tool.Programming is just a tool.
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Computer Science MYTH #3Computer Science MYTH #3
Computer Science is maths, maths, maths!Computer Science is maths, maths, maths!
Where does this myth come from?
• Students’ math-phobia primarily due
to inadequate knowledge and
understanding of what mathematics
actually is and what it is good for
• Intensive examination system of
secondary education
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DROPPING MYTH #3DROPPING MYTH #3
Computer Science is maths, maths, maths!Computer Science is maths, maths, maths!
Not really!
Maths in a Computer Science programme is
specific to this discipline and is taught almost
from point zero.
It is not just maths for maths. Yes, we do
need maths, because we are required to
establish correctness and soundness of the
applications developed.
• This is much alike the way that mathematics
guarantees that a newly designed airplane is
safe to fly without killing people before we
spend millions in constructing it.
Maths is what makes it a Science!
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COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #3COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #3
Not really!
Maths in a Computer Science programme is
specific to this discipline and is taught almost
from point zero.
It is not just maths for maths. Yes, we do
need maths, because we are required to
establish correctness and soundness of the
applications developed.
• This is much alike the way that mathematics
guarantees that a newly designed airplane is
safe to fly without killing people before we
spend millions in constructing it.
Maths is what makes it a Science!
Computer Science is NOT all about maths.Computer Science is NOT all about maths.
It just includes maths specific to the discipline.It just includes maths specific to the discipline.
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Computer Science MYTH #4Computer Science MYTH #4
Computer Science undergraduate studiesComputer Science undergraduate studies
restrict the choice for postgraduate studiesrestrict the choice for postgraduate studies
What is the source of this myth?
• A misconception that a computer
science graduate can only
specialize in computer science
areas (e.g. networking, security,
artificial intelligence etc)
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DROPPING MYTH #4DROPPING MYTH #4
To the contrary!!! A Computer Science
degree opens a wide range of potential!
Actually, Computer Science graduates who
follow Master's degrees in other, even
unrelated, disciplines like Management,
Music, Politics etc. are extremely successful
because they possess the fundamental
intellectual skills and long-life learning
abilities that help them towards such an
attempted conversion.
Computer Science undergraduate studiesComputer Science undergraduate studies
restrict the choice for postgraduate studiesrestrict the choice for postgraduate studies
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COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #4COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #4
To the contrary!!! A Computer Science
degree opens a wide range of potential!
Actually, Computer Science graduates who
follow Master's degrees in other, even
unrelated, disciplines like Management,
Music, Politics etc. are extremely successful
because they possess the fundamental
intellectual skills and long-life learning
abilities that help them towards such an
attempted conversion.
Computer Science offers a wide range ofComputer Science offers a wide range of
potential for postgraduate studies.potential for postgraduate studies.
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Computer Science MYTH #5Computer Science MYTH #5
Computer Science jobs areComputer Science jobs are
boring, lonely and are all takenboring, lonely and are all taken
What is the origin of this myth?
• Boring/lonely misconception:
• a computer science professional
spends all day and all night in front of
the computer
• Jobs are taken:
• wrong impression from general
unemployment figures
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DROPPING MYTH #5DROPPING MYTH #5
Computer Science jobs areComputer Science jobs are
boring, lonely and are all takenboring, lonely and are all taken
Boring job? Think again!
• New problems and new needs by the society and
the business world never leave space for boredom
because new solutions must be devised
Lonely job? Not quite!
• The complexity of the problems addressed is such
that none can manage alone
• Computer Scientists more than any other related
discipline need to work in well-structured teams
Jobs are all taken? On the contrary!!
• The need is increasing because demands for
automated solutions are increasing
• During the last decade, Computer Scientists are
highly employed. The demand is constantly high!
• With the current trends of the market, it is predicted
that Computer Scientists would be hard to find!
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COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #5COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #5
Boring job? Think again!
• New problems and new needs by the society and
the business world never leave space for boredom
because new solutions must be devised
Lonely job? Not quite!
• The complexity of the problems addressed is such
that none can manage alone
• Computer Scientists more than any other related
discipline need to work in well-structured teams
Jobs are all taken? On the contrary!!
• The need is increasing because demands for
automated solutions are increasing
• During the last decade, Computer Scientists are
highly employed. The demand is constantly high!
• With the current trends of the market, it is predicted
that Computer Scientists would be hard to find!
Computer Science jobs are exciting & team-oriented.Computer Science jobs are exciting & team-oriented.
The field is booming creating new jobs every day.The field is booming creating new jobs every day.
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Computer Science MYTH #6Computer Science MYTH #6
Computer Science graduates never reachComputer Science graduates never reach
higher management positionshigher management positions
Where does this myth come from?
• Stereotype of:
• hard working developer
• wearing t-shirt and jeans
• working in a small dark room
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DROPPING MYTH #6DROPPING MYTH #6
Computer Science graduates never reachComputer Science graduates never reach
higher management positionshigher management positions
Computer Scientists acquire such
organisational and communication skills that
are highly suited for high management
positions.
The disciplined ways in which they face
problems and engineer solutions make them
able to undertake and successfully cope with
many managerial tasks.
In addition, IT has become so important for
businesses that Computer Scientists are
directly involved in decision making for the
future development of businesses.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #6COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #6
Computer Scientists are very well suitedComputer Scientists are very well suited
for high management positions.for high management positions.
Computer Scientists acquire such
organisational and communication skills that
are highly suited for high management
positions.
The disciplined ways in which they face
problems and engineer solutions make them
able to undertake and successfully cope with
many managerial tasks.
In addition, IT has become so important for
businesses that Computer Scientists are
directly involved in decision making for the
future development of businesses.
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Computer Science MYTH #7Computer Science MYTH #7
Computer Science, Information Systems,Computer Science, Information Systems,
Computer Engineering, are all the sameComputer Engineering, are all the same
What is the source of this myth?
• There’s a tendency to confuse these
• Especially in countries where:
• “Computer Science” and “Informatics”
basically mean the same thing
• while “Science” and “Engineering” are
used as synonyms
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DROPPING MYTH #7DROPPING MYTH #7
Computer Science, Information Systems,Computer Science, Information Systems,
Computer Engineering, are all the sameComputer Engineering, are all the same
Although they may share common grounds
all three are distinct from each other!
Computer science:
• spans a wide range, from its theoretical & algorithmic
foundations to cutting-edge developments in robotics,
networking, intelligent systems, bioinformatics, etc.
Information systems:
• focus on integrating information technology solutions
and business processes to meet the information
needs of businesses, enabling them to achieve their
objectives effectively and efficiently.
Computer engineering:
• is concerned with the design and construction of
computers and computer-based systems.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #7COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #7
Although they may share common grounds
all three are distinct from each other!
Computer science:
• spans a wide range, from its theoretical & algorithmic
foundations to cutting-edge developments in robotics,
networking, intelligent systems, bioinformatics, etc.
Information systems:
• focus on integrating information technology solutions
and business processes to meet the information
needs of businesses, enabling them to achieve their
objectives effectively and efficiently.
Computer engineering:
• is concerned with the design and construction of
computers and computer-based systems.
Although Computer Science, Information Systems andAlthough Computer Science, Information Systems and
Computer Engineering share common grounds, all threeComputer Engineering share common grounds, all three
are distinct from each other!are distinct from each other!
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Computer Science MYTH #8Computer Science MYTH #8
Computer Science studies is only for menComputer Science studies is only for men
Where does this myth come from?
• Computing career distorted image
• Misconceptions:
• solitary activities (programming),
lonely and boring jobs
• belief that software development
does not require creativity
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DROPPING MYTH #8DROPPING MYTH #8
Computer Science studies is only for menComputer Science studies is only for men
It’s true that men have outnumbered women
in computer science in the past.
But this is changing!
Increasingly, women are becoming extremely
successful professionals. On average they
might even do better than men!
Computer Science is about helping others
solve problems, learning about new
technologies, facing challenges, coming up
with new products and services.
Contemporary women contribute to all
the above in an innovative way!
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COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #8COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #8
It’s true that men have outnumbered women
in computer science in the past.
But this is changing!
Increasingly, women are becoming extremely
successful professionals. On average they
might even do better than men!
Computer Science is about helping others
solve problems, learning about new
technologies, facing challenges, coming up
with new products and services.
Contemporary women contribute to all
the above in an innovative way!
Computer Science is NOT only for men. WomenComputer Science is NOT only for men. Women
are innovative and successful CS professionals.are innovative and successful CS professionals.
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Computer Science MYTH #9Computer Science MYTH #9
What are the origins of this myth?
• Misconception that Computer
Science is concerned with sending
emails, browsing the web, word
processing etc.
• Lack of understanding of the
Computer Science field
Computer Science is not as important toComputer Science is not as important to
society and business as other disciplinessociety and business as other disciplines
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DROPPING MYTH #9DROPPING MYTH #9
Computer Science is not as important toComputer Science is not as important to
society and business as other disciplinessociety and business as other disciplines
Are the following important for the society
and business world?
• Correctness and integrity of sensitive business
and personal data?
• Safety of bank accounts, anytime-anywhere
access and management of knowledge?
• Safe driving and flying?
• Privacy in communications?
• Reduction of cost in business operations?
• Effective health services?
If so, then Computer Science is at least
as important to society and businesses
as other disciplines
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COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #9COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #9
Computer Science is as important toComputer Science is as important to
society and business as other disciplinessociety and business as other disciplines
Are the following important for the society
and business world?
• Correctness and integrity of sensitive business
and personal data?
• Safety of bank accounts, anytime-anywhere
access and management of knowledge?
• Safe driving and flying?
• Privacy in communications?
• Reduction of cost in business operations?
• Effective health services?
If so, then Computer Science is at least
as important to society and businesses
as other disciplines
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Computer Science MYTH #10Computer Science MYTH #10
Computer Science is for “nerds/geeks”!Computer Science is for “nerds/geeks”!
Where does this myth come from?
• Stereotype of a “nerd/geek” in:
• Secondary education and relation
of mathematics with Computer
Science
• Presented in many movies (as an
awkward person, with no social life)
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DROPPING MYTH #10DROPPING MYTH #10
Computer Science is for “nerds/geeks”!Computer Science is for “nerds/geeks”!
This is a distorted image that Hollywood
films impose to the general public!
Computer Scientists seem to talk to each
other with some undecipherable technology
terms
• no different from what Doctors or Engineers or
Lawyers do
Computer Scientists are trained to acquire
good communication skills and general
knowledge that will help them to interact
with people for whom they provide solutions
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COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #10COMPUTER SCIENCE FACT #10
This is a distorted image that Hollywood
films impose to the general public!
Computer Scientists seem to talk to each
other with some undecipherable technology
terms
• no different from what Doctors or Engineers or
Lawyers do
Computer Scientists are trained to acquire
good communication skills and general
knowledge that will help them to interact
with people for whom they provide solutions
The nerd stereotype is not fair at all. ComputerThe nerd stereotype is not fair at all. Computer
Science is cool and requires creativity & imagination.Science is cool and requires creativity & imagination.
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Paper presented in the 3rd Informatics Education Europe
Conference, Venice, Italy, December 4-5, 2008
Hatziapostolou, T., Kefalas, P., Sotiriadou, A., Promoting Computer Science Programs to
Potential Students: 10 Myths for Computer Science, in Proceedings of the Informatics
Education Europe III Conference (IEEIII), Venice, Italy, December 4-5, 2008.
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The paper contains statistics about what our final year students think about these myths before they started their
studies and when they are about to graduate. The results demonstrate that most of these myths do exist.
10 MYTHS10 MYTHS
FOR COMPUTER SCIENCEFOR COMPUTER SCIENCE