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Why Study Computing Science?

We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology.

Carl Sagan

Computing science is everywhere, and we interact with it everyday. Today, did you:

• Use a cell phone or PDA?
• Drive a car or take a bus?
• Surf the Internet? Publish to a blog?
• Use a microwave oven?
• Do word processing?
• Use a bank machine?

About Computing Science

Computing scientists invent the solutions that drive our world. They have excellent employment and research prospects. They are part of a discipline that has grown at an unprecedented speed, and continues to evolve each day.

By studying computing science, you can make a difference. You can experiment with great ideas and people will benefit from what you build. For example, you can build tools for medicine or online communities. You can simulate and visualize anything at any level of detail, such as a cell or a car.

Computing science is diverse, creative and involves many areas of study. You can combine computing science with your other interests, such as games, business, literature or medicine.

Computers are, by far, the most flexible and powerful tool ever invented for science, engineering, business, and government. The relevance of computing science will never stop expanding.