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Computer Science is one of the most dynamic and rewarding fields of study imaginable. The study of Computer Science at UTEP gives you skills and knowledge that will enable you to create, adapt, maintain, and extend software, hardware, and systems of all kinds. Our graduates find jobs building web systems, aerospace systems, high performance computers, automotive systems, network infrastructure, productivity software and so on. Jobs prospects are very good, internationally and nationally, including in the El Paso area.
If you are interested in studying Computer Science, the best way to start is by taking programming courses, or buying a book and teaching yourself. It is also good to acquire a strong foundation in mathematics; Computer Science is not math, but lots of experience with mathematical thinking is a good way to prepare your mind for the sorts of creativity and problem-solving needed in Computer Science.
For more information, visit Computing Careers.
Computer Science at UTEP reaches out to the community in various ways,
including three recent efforts:
Expanding Your Horizons is an interactive program that introduces
seventh and eighth grade girls to careers in mathematics, science,
technology, and engineering. The goal of the program is to help young
students: discover how interesting and fun math, science and
technology can be; explore many career opportunities for women in
these fields; and talk to successful women in these fields. The
conference is held on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso
in early spring each year. This event provides an empowering and
encouraging environment where girls' career dreams can be explored.
Dr. Gates and Dr. Ceberio are the CS coordinators for this program.
The ACM Student Chapter at UTEP does outreach activities to
different high schools in El Paso and Juarez. During
these visits we give a brief overview of UTEP, the nature of computer
science, the CS faculty and curriculum, and the exciting research
activities on offer. Regarding ACM we explain the role of a student
association in Computer Science and the benefits of membership.
We usually visit schools in the spring semester, since this is most useful
for high school students in their senior year deciding where to
apply to college. Recently we have visited Franklin High, Coronado
High, El Paso High, Preparatoria Chamizal, and Bachilleres 5
(the last two being in Juarez).
In 2005 the regional Software and
Information Technology Organization collaborated with Computer
Science and IBM to organize and promote a number of technical
briefings, reaching both industry and students from El Paso, Las
Cruces, and Juarez. As part of an outreach efforts, a group of
students from Father Yermo Middle School had the opportunity to attend
one of the briefings. These future engineers are the youngest
attendees that an IBM technical briefing has ever had!
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