Successful computer science students possess these qualities: strong mathematics background, knowledge of computers, logical and critical thinking, curiosity, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, good organizational and communication

skills, ability to adapt to change, and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Ongoing education and training in advancing technology is necessary throughout one’s career.

CAREERS• Computer systems analyst• Information processing• Software engineer• Computer scientist• Game developer• Database administrator• Programmer• Software developer• Network and computer systems

administrator• Information security analyst• Computer hardware engineer• Research scientist• Information systems manager• Operations research analyst• Web developer• Technical writer

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Computer scientists are the problem solvers of the modern world. They seek to understand the nature of problems and search for creative techniques to efficiently automate their solutions. These solutions assist governments, businesses, and scientists of every kind. New software is designed daily, and existing technology is utilized and updated in virtually every area of business and industry. In today’s world, the work of a computer scientist can reach globally and affect technological advances around the world.

A computer scientist has nearly unlimited opportunity to find work in all sectors of the economy. Nationally, overall job growth for all computer occupations is expected to increase 22 percent through 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

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