Have you ever wondered how interactive technologies such as Siri really work? Does the potential of artificial intelligence excite you instead of inciting dread? CS majors are the brains behind understanding and developing technology that interacts with human beings, whether it be AI programs, cell phone apps, or online websites.
CS majors are not so much focused on the nuts of bolts of physical computer design, but rather the ways in which people and technology interact. They study computer programming, software design, and computer theory from a scientific perspective. They are responsible for improving interactions between people and computer technology.
Useful courses in high school include all things computers: programming, web design, computer science. Also important are courses in mathematics, physics and statistics. Foreign language study will also help students understand how different cultures may interact differently with technology.
CS majors are employed throughout the world by technology companies, whether they are major corporations such as Microsoft and Apple or smaller companies and organizations designing software for their customers. CS majors often choose specialties such as computer security, robotics or web design.
North America's oldest college, founded in 1636 and located in Cambridge across the Charles River from Boston, Harvard is a remarkable place that considers itself a remarkable place. Crimson undergraduate life begs a bullet-proof ego to help ensure success, because ... learn more
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The only Ivy with the feel of a college rather than a university, Dartmouth is a haven for undergraduates. Its idyllic setting in a classic New Hampshire town comes complete with Dartmouth’s own skiway. Famous for traditions like the Homecoming ... learn more
The bookstore apparently does not sell a t-shirt that reads, "Vanderbilt…It Even Sounds Expensive," but it could, because the campus, a registered arboretum, looks like it costs plenty. Great academics, southern charm, SEC football, and the bright lights of Music ... learn more
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Using Archer Daniels Midland money to offer generous scholarships to National Merit Scholars starting in the early years of rankings 30 years ago, "Wash U"-as most call it—has attracted legions of students who have either fallen just short of the ... learn more
The most selective of California's Claremont Colleges, Pomona deserves its place amid the top liberal arts colleges in the nation; however, it does have distinct differences from the others in the top handful. Not as intensely competitive in intercollegiate athletics ... learn more
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