Programming with Purpose: Creativity + Careers in Computer Science (Premajor Freshman Seminar)

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Class Discussion Board Download and post assignments here! Course syllabus Instructor: Raven Avery, CSE Advisor 206-616-6536 email Room 120 in the Allen Center box 352350 Radio Lab podcast about the actual, quantifiable negative effect of stereotypes and confidance About 13 minutes long - skip to 2:10 for the good content :) Why CSE? Check out these videos here to discover why other students chose CSE

** Hey! Wanna register for this seminar for Autumn 09? Sign up here! This seminar meets in CSE 403 (click for map) Freshmen! If you’re taking CSE 142 or 143 in Autumn, we invite you to join Programming with Purpose: Creativity and Careers in CS! Computer science goes beyond the cubicle -- computer scientists are problem-solvers, using creativity, mathematical reasoning, and a variety of skills to create new technologies and improve lives. This interactive seminar explores how you can contribute to the fabulous field of technology. We'll visit a local company, view demos of current CSE research, and meet a variety of people working in the field. (See calandar below.) This is an opportunity to explore majors and careers, and meet other students interested in technology. Tentative calendar Oct 6 Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 10 Not 17 Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 8 First day of class! Field trip: Intel Research Labs! Panel: Current students Discussion: Majors Demo: CSE Animation Discussion: Current issues Discussion: Careers Demo: CSE research Demo: CSE Research Panel: CSE Alumni This seminar meets Tuesdays 3:30-4:20 in room 403 of the Allen Center. It's only open to incoming freshmen enrolled in CSE 142 or 143. If you are officially a sophomore or junior due to credits, but applied to UW a freshman for Autumn 09 and went through freshman orientation this summer, you may enroll.

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