Computer and Information Science
Date: 19.7.13
Time: 18:11
Location: Cornell University
Computer and information science was presented by Professor Walker White. Computer and information science covers many fields, including computer science, information science, artificial intelligence, and information technology. Just as other engineering fields like to use their hands and physical materials to solve problems, computer scientists prefer to find ways to solve daily problems with computers. They also look for places where computers could replace humans, saving time, cost, and error. These are incredibly important replacements, especially in large corporations, as they could save millions of dollars each year.
Information scientists work to alleviate the problems between humans and technology. If they are improving the usability of software for understanding the data collection of certain websites, information scientists must understand the public's view on certain systems in order to improve them. Social networks and online communities also fall under this category. Online communities, or the subculture of the internet, is fascinating and becoming more and more a part of our daily lives. Because of this, we need people who can understand and help us to interpret all the information and ideas that are being broadcast to us from every source possible. Information scientists often use the idea,
"how would you want this to work if your grandma was trying to use it?" They hope to create and streamline products and projects so that a grandmother could use and understand the technology. This is the premise of information science; bridging the gap between people and technology in the most efficient and intelligent way possible.
Artificial intelligence "AI" is another large part of computer and information science. AI is a unique combination of both computer science and information science. While computer science is needed to program the robot to perform the tasks requested, information scientists must determine how and when this machine will interact with humans, and therefore what the best design or additional features are required to alleviate the discomfort that often comes with the encroachment of machines on our daily lives. While the computer scientist might want to create a sanitation bot that would clean the streets of litter, eliminating the need for thousands of municipal workers, the information scientist might argue that it should be accompanied by a smaller human work force, as the bots on their own might frighten citizens. This is the balance that computer and information scientists must reach for a project to be successful.
The biggest point that Professor White wanted us to take home, as high school students, is the importance of coding. Being able to code is and will continue to be an incredibly desirable skill that holds incredible job security. I took that advice to heart and headed to Stanford as soon as possible.
Time: 18:11
Location: Cornell University
Computer and information science was presented by Professor Walker White. Computer and information science covers many fields, including computer science, information science, artificial intelligence, and information technology. Just as other engineering fields like to use their hands and physical materials to solve problems, computer scientists prefer to find ways to solve daily problems with computers. They also look for places where computers could replace humans, saving time, cost, and error. These are incredibly important replacements, especially in large corporations, as they could save millions of dollars each year.
Information scientists work to alleviate the problems between humans and technology. If they are improving the usability of software for understanding the data collection of certain websites, information scientists must understand the public's view on certain systems in order to improve them. Social networks and online communities also fall under this category. Online communities, or the subculture of the internet, is fascinating and becoming more and more a part of our daily lives. Because of this, we need people who can understand and help us to interpret all the information and ideas that are being broadcast to us from every source possible. Information scientists often use the idea,
"how would you want this to work if your grandma was trying to use it?" They hope to create and streamline products and projects so that a grandmother could use and understand the technology. This is the premise of information science; bridging the gap between people and technology in the most efficient and intelligent way possible.
The biggest point that Professor White wanted us to take home, as high school students, is the importance of coding. Being able to code is and will continue to be an incredibly desirable skill that holds incredible job security. I took that advice to heart and headed to Stanford as soon as possible.
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