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December 2, 2006December 2, 2006
Dr. H. E. DunsmoreDr. H. E. Dunsmore
Department of Computer SciencesDepartment of Computer Sciences
Purdue UniversityPurdue University
SComputer Science
cholarship Day
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Department of Computer ScienceDepartment of Computer Science
• Founded in 1962 by Prof. Founded in 1962 by Prof. Samuel D. ConteSamuel D. Conte
• Ranked as one of the leading Ranked as one of the leading departments in the world in departments in the world in research and teachingresearch and teaching
• 500 undergraduate students500 undergraduate students– 150 freshmen150 freshmen
– 41 faculty members41 faculty members
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We Are One of The Best!We Are One of The Best!
• Roots in Math and College of ScienceRoots in Math and College of Science• First degree granting CS Department in the world (1962)First degree granting CS Department in the world (1962)• We have moved into the new Lawson Computer Science Building!We have moved into the new Lawson Computer Science Building!
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SC The Challenges Facing Computer The Challenges Facing Computer Science for the Next Ten YearsScience for the Next Ten Years
• Ubiquitous ComputingUbiquitous Computing• Mobile ComputingMobile Computing• Data Compression, Bandwidth ExpansionData Compression, Bandwidth Expansion• Programming vs. Creating SystemsProgramming vs. Creating Systems• Human-Computer InteractionHuman-Computer Interaction• Graphics, VisualizationGraphics, Visualization• Bioinformatics, Computational BiologyBioinformatics, Computational Biology• Databases: Massive Data Handling, Data MiningDatabases: Massive Data Handling, Data Mining• SecuritySecurity• Vandalism, TerrorismVandalism, Terrorism
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RUMOR: RUMOR: All Computer Science jobs are All Computer Science jobs are going offshore … Outsourced to going offshore … Outsourced to India, China, Philippines, etc.India, China, Philippines, etc.
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SCFACT:FACT:
Forrester Research, Inc. estimates that only 4% of all Forrester Research, Inc. estimates that only 4% of all Information Technology (IT) jobs were outsourced in 2004. Information Technology (IT) jobs were outsourced in 2004. This will grow to only 9% by 2010. This will grow to only 9% by 2010.
The jobs that are being outsourced typically involve low The jobs that are being outsourced typically involve low level skills (data entry, data analysis) or repetitive tasks level skills (data entry, data analysis) or repetitive tasks (writing yet another hospital records system).(writing yet another hospital records system).
Purdue University Computer Science graduates do Purdue University Computer Science graduates do neither low level nor repetitive tasks. They design neither low level nor repetitive tasks. They design innovative systems, create operating system security innovative systems, create operating system security mechanisms, design new programming environments, mechanisms, design new programming environments, create new wireless protocols, etc.create new wireless protocols, etc.
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Where Do Our Graduates GoWhere Do Our Graduates Go
• 86% industry86% industry– Dec 2005, May/Aug 2006 starting salary +Dec 2005, May/Aug 2006 starting salary +
$55,000$55,000
• 14% graduate school14% graduate school
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SC Diverse CS OpportunitiesDiverse CS Opportunities
Career options in:• Business and Management
Amazon, Eli Lilly • Software Companies
Google, IBM, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems• Computer Manufacturers
HP, IBM, Intel, Sun Microsystems• Software Engineering applications and development
Boeing, Exxon Mobil, Guidant, Raytheon• Research careers in universities and labs
Argonne National Labs, Oak Ridge National Labs
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SCScholarships Available for Incoming StudentsScholarships Available for Incoming Students
• CS Undergraduate ScholarshipCS Undergraduate Scholarship– One $18,000, 4 yearOne $18,000, 4 year
• CS Corporate Partners’ Council ScholarshipsCS Corporate Partners’ Council Scholarships– A total of $15,000A total of $15,000
• Young Scientist ScholarshipYoung Scientist Scholarship– $2,000, 1 year$2,000, 1 year
• Grub ScholarshipGrub Scholarship– $3,500, 1 year$3,500, 1 year
• BoeingBoeing
$3,500, 1 year$3,500, 1 year
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Faculty Interview TeamFaculty Interview Team
Dr. Daniel AliagaDr. Daniel AliagaDr. H. E. DunsmoreDr. H. E. DunsmoreDr. Sonia FahmyDr. Sonia FahmyDr. Aditya MathurDr. Aditya MathurDr. Sunil PrabhakarDr. Sunil PrabhakarDr. Dongyan XuDr. Dongyan Xu
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Notification ofNotification ofScholarship RecipientsScholarship Recipients
March 9, 2007March 9, 2007
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AgendaAgenda
Purdue Scholars Day Track
1:00 – 2:30: Lunch in Union Ball Rooms
Computer Science Scholarship Day Track
1:00 – 2:00: Lunch at Ford Dining Court
2:00 – 2:30: Student Organization Presentations
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After lunch sessions ---After lunch sessions ---
Interviews & PresentationsInterviews & Presentations
(see your personalized schedule)(see your personalized schedule)
4:45 pm Refreshments, Conversation4:45 pm Refreshments, Conversation
LAWSON COMMONSLAWSON COMMONS
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Sample Events AgendaSample Events Agenda
2:45 – 3:10 pm Event I – Faculty MeetingsStudent: 2:45 – 2:55 Professor A 3:00 – 3:10 Professor BParent(s): 2:45 – 3:10 Questions & Answers
3:15 – 3:40 pm Event II – Opportunities & Adventures
3:45 – 4:10 pm Event III – Research
4:45 pm
Refreshments & Conversation
4:15 – 4:40 pm Event IV – Research (cont.)
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