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January 7, 2006January 7, 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 Among The Best!We Are Among 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 are moving into our new building next summer!We are moving into our new building next summer!
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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 16% by 2015. This will grow to only 16% by 2015.
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– May & August 2005 starting salary +$55,000May & August 2005 starting salary +$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• 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 $16,000, 4 yearOne $16,000, 4 year
• CS Corporate Partners’ Council ScholarshipsCS Corporate Partners’ Council Scholarships– A total of $15,000A total of $15,000
• Lockheed Martin ScholarshipLockheed Martin Scholarship– $2,000 $2,000
• Saul Rosen ScholarshipSaul Rosen Scholarship– One $10,000, 4 yearOne $10,000, 4 year
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Faculty InterviewsFaculty Interviews
Dr. H. E. Dunsmore Dr. Sunil PrabhakarDr. H. E. Dunsmore Dr. Sunil Prabhakar
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Honors CurriculumHonors Curriculum
presented bypresented by
Pat GiordanoPat Giordano
Academic AdvisorAcademic Advisor
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Honors CurriculumHonors Curriculum
• Importance of a cohort Importance of a cohort groupgroup
• Opportunities to meet Opportunities to meet facultyfaculty
• Honors ResearchHonors Research
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Computer Science CourseworkComputer Science Coursework
• CS CoursesCS Courses– Honors SectionsHonors Sections
– SeminarsSeminars
• GPA RequirementsGPA Requirements– – Overall 3.25Overall 3.25
– – CS GPA 3.60CS GPA 3.60
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Math Dual MajorsMath Dual Majors• Additional math coursesAdditional math courses• Selection of CS elective coursesSelection of CS elective courses
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Honors OptionsHonors Options
University Honors ProgramUniversity Honors Program
College of Science Honors ProgramCollege of Science Honors Program
Computer Science Honors ProgramComputer Science Honors Program
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Invitation to HonorsInvitation to Honors
• Every student here today will be invited to the CS Every student here today will be invited to the CS Honors ProgramHonors Program
• Most will also be invited to the College of Science Most will also be invited to the College of Science Honors ProgramHonors Program
• Some will also be invited to apply to the University Some will also be invited to apply to the University Honors ProgramHonors Program
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University Honors ProgramUniversity Honors Program
24 Credits in Honors Courses Outside Major24 Credits in Honors Courses Outside Major
Optional Residence Hall CommunityOptional Residence Hall Community
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University Honors Program Course Offerings University Honors Program Course Offerings for 2005-06 AYfor 2005-06 AY
Lincoln and the Civil War EraLincoln and the Civil War Era Should the History of Science be X-Rated?Should the History of Science be X-Rated? Politics, Race and the MediaPolitics, Race and the Media U.S. and Canadian Social IssuesU.S. and Canadian Social Issues McDonaldization of SocietyMcDonaldization of Society Science and Pseudo ScienceScience and Pseudo Science Malaria: First World Science, Third World DiseaseMalaria: First World Science, Third World Disease The Vampire in Folklore, Fiction & FilmThe Vampire in Folklore, Fiction & Film
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College of Science HonorsCollege of Science Honors
• Dean’s Freshman Honors Seminar in the fall semesterDean’s Freshman Honors Seminar in the fall semester• Science ScholarsScience Scholars• Optional Residence Hall CommunityOptional Residence Hall Community
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CS Honors ResearchCS Honors Research• CS 397 – Honors SeminarCS 397 – Honors Seminar• CS 497 – Honors Research ProjectCS 497 – Honors Research Project
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Honors ResearchHonors ResearchCS 497CS 497
Group research projectGroup research project Supervision by faculty memberSupervision by faculty member Potential for publicationPotential for publication Present to CS 397 seminar groupPresent to CS 397 seminar group
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Looking AheadLooking Ahead
• AP creditAP credit• Credit exams and advance placement Credit exams and advance placement
exams during Day on Campusexams during Day on Campus
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Registration for Honors CoursesRegistration for Honors Courses
• During Day on Campus, the academic advisor will During Day on Campus, the academic advisor will help the student select the appropriate courses.help the student select the appropriate courses.
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REMINDERS REMINDERS
• CS will notify scholarship recipients on March 10CS will notify scholarship recipients on March 10• Deposit for Admissions due May 1 ($100) Deposit for Admissions due May 1 ($100) • Deposit for Housing due ASAP ($75)Deposit for Housing due ASAP ($75)
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Advising StaffAdvising Staff
• Goal is a long-term relationship between Goal is a long-term relationship between student and advisorstudent and advisor– Janice ThomazJanice Thomaz
– Carol PaczoltCarol Paczolt
– Pat GiordanoPat Giordano