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Focus on Computer Science: Advice for Students

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Debra Eckerling | 1 Comment

To wrap up this month’s Focus on Majors we invited computer science graduates to share their advice for students who are considering a career in computer science.

Christine Silvers, chief medical officer, AFrame Digital, Inc., who received her bachelors, masters and Ph.D, in computer science from MIT, as well as a medical degree from Harvard.

Keep an open mind about your classes, interests and potential major; choose your major based upon what you love to do and not what you think others expect you to do; and consider finding your career niche at the intersection of your greatest interests.

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Top Computer Science Programs

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Laura Horwitz | 1 Comment

Now that you decided to pursue a degree in one of the hottest majors of this decade – computer science – you just need to figure out where to go to school. Easy, right? Okay, maybe not easy, but we’ll do our best to help by telling you more about your options.

When choosing your computer science program, it’s essential to look at more than just rankings. You also want to seek out programs that give undergraduates access to their cutting edge research and technology, the chance to do hands-on projects and the ability to work across disciplines.

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Focus on Computer Science: Timeline of a Computer Science Student

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Laura Horwitz | Leave a comment

Computer science can be a fun and lucrative career for those who enjoy playing with gadgets, creating websites and developing new computer programs and software. If you’re interested in a career in computer science, here’s what you can expect during your educational journey.

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Focus on Computer Science: Preparing in High School

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Laura Horwitz | 1 Comment

Some people design video games for a living, others figure out how to make the newest iPad. And some even become billionaires by inventing cool websites like Google and Facebook. What do all these people have in common? Computer science.

So if you spend time figuring out how different gadgets work or explaining computers and software to your family and friends, then you may want to consider a career in computer science.

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Focus on Majors: Computer Science

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Laura Horwitz | 8 Comments

Do you know how many hugely successful companies were started by college students? You’ve probably heard of Mark Zuckerberg starting Facebook from his college dorm room as a sophomore at Harvard in 2004 … if you haven’t, watch The Social Network, now! Zuckerberg is just one of many students who got a jump on a career in technology.

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Spotlight: Jim Clemente, “Criminal Minds” Consultant & Retired FBI

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Debra Eckerling | 3 Comments

Ever wonder what the people who work on crime dramas really know? We are wrapping up this month’s focus on criminal justice series with an interview with Jim Clemente, a consultant on CBS’ Criminal Minds and a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent. Continue reading →

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Top Criminal Justice Programs

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Dan Eldridge | 1 Comment

As we’ve previously discussed during this month’s focus on criminal justice series, nearly every corner of the criminal justice field is exploding with demand. Since the number of criminal justice-degree applicants is growing as well, scores of colleges and universities throughout North America have risen to meet the demand.

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Focus on Criminal Justice: Timeline of a Criminal Justice Student

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Dan Eldridge | 1 Comment

Criminal justice professionals play a vital role in maintaining the social order of our communities … and our society as a whole. Since there are so many areas to explore within criminal justice, there’s no better time to start planning for this type of career than in high school … especially for those who find they are naturally drawn to things like investigating situations, solving problems and debating issues.

Here’s an idea of what those interested in a career in criminal justice can anticipate from an education in this field.

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Focus on Criminal Justice: Preparing in High School

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Dan Eldridge | 2 Comments

“It is curious,” Mark Twain once said, “that physical courage should be so common in the world, and moral courage so rare.”

If you found yourself nodding in agreement as you read Twain’s quote – and if you’re a high school student who’s still not sure which direction you’d like your future to take – you might be wise to consider the possibility of majoring in criminal justice.

After all, there’s little doubt that our country’s criminal justice system desperately needs ambitious young recruits with strong moral and ethical values. Sound like you? If so, keep reading: Here are some of the personal characteristics that will help tremendously if you choose to pursue a career in criminal justice.

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Focus on Majors: Criminal Justice

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Dan Eldridge | 7 Comments

If you’re a big fan of the many modern-day television shows that portray employees of the criminal justice field in action – programs like Dexter, for instance, or Criminal Minds - there’s a fair chance you may be considering a similar career for yourself. If so, you’re in surprisingly good company.

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