What is Computer Science?

Computer Science is the study of how computing devices can help people to work together to integrate technologies and solve problems relevant to science and society.

Computer Scientists use their step-by-step problem solving skills in projects like the modeling, simulation and analysis of:

  • climate systems to help us test strategies, plan actions and predict the future
  • the creation of virtual environments that allow us to work and play together over long distances.

Many Computer Scientists work in non-traditional and interdisciplinary fields. There are more people working in Computer Science today than ever before and the career prospects for Computer Scientists continue to grow.

 

Look for the Computing in Your Life

Aspects of Computer Science are found almost everywhere.

Turn on the computer and an operating system boots up. Open a web browser and use a search engine to find the latest news. Use an internet application to chat with classmates.

This is all made possible by Computer Science

Who can be a Computer Scientist?

There is a Computer Scientist is in every one of us. Every time we search, gather, analyze, model and visualize data, we are doing Computer Science.

Computer Scientists draw on diverse skills in mathematics, logic, psychology, sociology, engineering, linguistics, art and music.

If you are interested in working in any of these fields and innovating for the future, you can be a Computer Scientist!

Why is Computer Science Important?

Computing has become an essential tool in our daily lives, in our work environments and in many academic disciplines.

The information highway has arrived at our doorstep, giving us instant access to galleries, museums, research institutes, scenic drives, solar system images, entertainment, educational materials, and research results from all over the globe.