Computers have
become an important part of everyday life.
From medical imaging, to iPods, to gaming, computer professionals are
behind so many of the products that we use on a daily basis. Your assignment is to explore computer careers
by reading the “Computing Degrees and Careers” brochure here.
(If you have problems opening the brochure, go to the Handouts link and
open the Word document there.)
Your project is to
create a poster about computer professionals, the products they have created,
and how these products affect our lives.
Choose any three products mentioned on page 3 of the brochure, or think
of products not mentioned.
Poster
Requirements - Create a poster, either in Word, PowerPoint or on poster board,
with the following items:
·
Names
of the 3 products and the type of computer professional behind the product (3
pts).
·
For
each product, write two or three sentences describing how computer
professionals are involved in the creation of each of the products (3
pts). (In
response to some questions I have received, here is an example: Many computer professionals are involved in
creating cell phones that have greater functionality and are smaller in
size. Computer engineers design the
chips so they are smaller and require less energy, and can do more than older
chips. Without the work of these
computer engineers, cell phones would be larger and would not be able to take
pictures, provide gaming interfaces, or even allow texting. Do not use this answer in your assignment.)
·
For
each product, write two or three sentences explaining how the products have
benefited society (3 pts).
·
Include
images or representations of the products (3 pts).
·
Include
annual salary ranges for the computer professional involved in each product,
based upon the 2006 State
Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for New Jersey (click on
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations, then note the
"Mean Annual" wages) (2 pts).
·
Include
your name, date and username on your poster (2 pts).
Your grade will be
based upon the above criteria, as well as the attractiveness and creativity
displayed in your poster. Feel free to
embellish your poster with a variety of different materials. (4 pts)