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Nicole Anguiano

Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
   • When I hear the term computer science, I think of creation. To me, computer science is not only the science of computing, but the science of creating new software and hardware to perform computational tasks and to make our lives easier.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • My older relatives and friends who are not versed in computer science think of something complicated and difficult to understand. They think of binary and complicated lines of code, and the coders that they see in movies.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • Younger relatives and friends think of code and new ways of doing things.

Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
   • When I hear the term biology, I think primarily of cells and genetics.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
   • I do consider myself a biologist. I have a desire to know and learn about the intricacies of life. Being a biologist is not solely about experimenting in a wet lab and going out in nature. It's also about the desire to learn about biology and having a curiosity about the world.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:

1. What was the purpose of these readings?
   • I believe the purpose of these readings was to get a new perspective on biology and computer science. Many people have preconceived notions as to what biology and computer science are. The articles provided a different viewpoint to the fields of computer science and biology, challenging us to think about them in new ways and from a different perspective.
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
   • The voice of the programmer appeals to me the most. While several of the other voices, such as that of the Computational Thinker and the Scientist also appealed to me, programming is what excites me the most. The possibilities behind what can be created through programming inspire me to keep learning and growing as a programmer.
3. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
   • Automation can be applied to habits. Many people, myself included, have a routine that they follow every morning after getting out of bed. First the habit has to be developed (just iike a search algorithm needs to be coded before use), but after the habit has been formed, it becomes almost automatic. I don't need to think about my morning routine - it's just something that I do automatically.
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
   • One thing I found interesting about the Janovy reading was the connection of biology and art, especially regarding the separation of art and science in schools. In my personal experience, the sciences and the arts have been separated ever since I was in middle school, with students focusing primarily in one or the other. I had never really thought about how biology and art are connected, and the Janovy article helped me to see the connection between them. Biological understanding is conveyed through art, with the art serving to bring focus to the content of the paper or textbook. This helps to deepen the student's understanding of the material. As a result, I can see that art and science should not be separated, but instead linked.
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
   • Being a biologist means being a naturalist and having a sense of wonder about the world and how the world works. It means having an interest in the world of organisms, and being able to appreciate the natural world. I do consider myself to be a biologist. I have an interest in the world and the organisms that make up the world. Even if my passions lie in computers and technology, I have never lost the sense of wonder at the natural world and the creatures within it.

Nanguiano (talk) 14:30, 6 September 2015 (PDT)

Emily Simso

Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
   • When I hear computer science, I mostly think of programming or people writing code for various programs. It's very technical and requires a lot of training and knowledge.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • I imagine that an older generation would have a similar view to computer science as I do, with the emphasis of the technological aspects. For some, this vision may be slightly less defined that my own, since it's a newer field that is constantly changing.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • A younger generation would maybe have a broader view of computer science, since they can see more direct applications in their own lives.

Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
   • The term "biology" makes me think of doing field experiments, research, and observations. Biology is an interesting field because it incorporates so much and can be used in so many different ways.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
   • I would consider myself a biologist because not only do I perform biological work in my courses, but I am motivated to learn more about the natural world around me.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:

1. What was the purpose of these readings?
   • These readings provided a good overview of how computer science and biology are used in the everyday. I think they provided a better appreciation of both fields and the variety of work they encompass and also showed how the two areas are connected to each other.
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
   • The Scientist voice appealed to me the most because I like that computer science can be used in the "traditional" science fields to make new discoveries about the natural world. I also like the idea that this could also be applied to the medical professions.
3. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
   • As a Dance minor, the principle of Coordination stood out to me as particularly applicable. In dance, you not only have to coordinate your own body in various ways, but you have to do so with the others around you as well. Everyone is in a "network" of sorts as you work together to achieve a common goal that, ultimately, will also have some function.
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
   • I liked the idea of changing your mindset from " I do" to "I am." I think this represents a shift in mindset that is important no matter what field you go into because it means that not only is your body immersed in your work, but your mind and inner self as well. It marks a different level of passion that I think is important if you want to make any real difference in your profession.
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
   • After reading the article, being a biologist means having a deep appreciation and understanding of the natural world and striving to make this a part of your daily life. I think it also means being able to incorporate other ways of thinking into your own as technology grows and the scope of the natural world expands. The author also seemed to think that biologists sometimes have to defend the importance of their work to others, but so willingly because they are so dedicated to what they do.

Emilysimso (talk) 10:37, 5 September 2015 (PDT)

Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?

• From my basic understanding of the science, programming and C++ come to mind.

2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?

• Windows 95 or Windows 98 comes up a good amount in conversation.

3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?

• My younger cousins are infatuated with minecraft and understand so much more about computers than I did at that age. They have a stronger base when it comes to understanding the subject than the generation before them.

Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;

4. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?

• The study of life, in all its forms.

5. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?

• Yes, because I enjoy and actively pursue to study life in all its forms. Biology is a vast science with many pathways to find a greater understanding of life and all its intricacies.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions: 6. What was the purpose of these readings?

• Both Computer Science and Biology are very similar in that they take data sets and information and derive and explain its meaning. These readings give a greater understanding into the meaning of the terms Computer Scientist and Biologist. There is a broad category of jobs and endeavors to be undertaken in both fields. The combination of these two disciplines opens up a new niche of endeavors to be undertaken and questions to be proposed. FINISH!

7. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?

• Finish

8. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.

• Hierarchical aggregation can be seen throughout all of biology, especially cell theory. Cells compose tissues, which compose organs, which compose systems, which ultimately comprise the organisms the organ systems reside in. This idea can be seen in the way our military is structured. There is always heirarchy in place to describe the order of command, who is in charge and has the ultimate authority. Starting with the grunts at the bottom of the totem pole and the Generals at the top.

9. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?

• Finish

10. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?

• Finish

--Eyanosch (talk) 15:22, 5 September 2015 (PDT)

Brandon Litvak

Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
   • When I hear the term computer science, I think of logic, structure, and coding. Infrastructure and hardware development also comes to mind. For me, computer science is something that leads to new resources and tools; products that enrich our lives and help us solve problems.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • Older relatives/friends would likely think of the software and hardware that they use on a day-to-day basis and its development. They would probably see CS as being a complicated field that is difficult to understand.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • Younger relatives and friends would likely associate computer science with progress and the various systems that are the products of computer science. I think that they see CS as an exciting and growing field that will continue to impact their lives.

Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
   • Life systems, interrelationships, and existence come to mind when I hear the term biology. Biology is not something that is abstract; it certainly feels tangible and salient in daily life.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
   • I do consider myself a biologist because I connect biology to aspects of my surroundings and experience. I feel that the world, and the relationship that living beings have with it, must be explored.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:

1. What was the purpose of these readings?
   • I think that the purpose of these readings was to give an insider perspective on the two worlds of biology and computer science (and to make those two fields feel less abstract and more human). Another purpose would be to broaden the perspectives of both CS and biology (for the reader) and to show how they both relate to each other and to other fields.
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
   • The Scientist definitely appeals to me the most because it seems, for me, to be the most exciting and forward-thinking of the voices. The Scientist also highlights collaboration and interdisciplinary work, which is something that is essential (and the driving force behind a lot of great discoveries). Another voice that I see a lot of appeal in is the User; I just really enjoy using and consuming the products of the CS field.
3. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
   • The principle of compression is evident in the use of mnemonic devices to represent and remember information. Compression is also prevalent in a lot of fields through the use of streamlined models to convey information (e.g. the use of bond-line structures in organic chemistry to show a simplified view of a molecule’s structure).
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
   • One of the most compelling ideas brought up in the Janovy reading was that of values being a lot like tools. It is a really fascinating thought that a lack of values, like a lack of certain equipment, limits the areas in which one can comfortably work and think. Janovy makes clear the use and importance of values and I find his argument to be very simple and provocative.
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
   • To be a biologist is to understand that the living world consists of a massive amount of diversity built upon structural and functional similarity (DNA, evolution, reproduction… etc). A true biologist also sees the web of relationships and dependency that exists between all living things, and experiences a genuine emotional attachment with the natural world (or at least, aspects of it). If one is to be a biologist then one must come to see their natural surroundings with a kind of wonder and fascination; a kind of outlook that leads to original questions and observations about nature. After reading this text, I feel that I am in some ways a biologist but I feel that I lack some elements of the naturalist’s perspective/world-view. With more experience and work (especially field work), I think that I will be able to gain more of a naturalist’s perspective.

Blitvak (talk) 00:54, 7 September 2015 (PDT)

Jake Woodlee

Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;

When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?

• I think of programming and lots of code. Also I think of high tech industries and companies like Google, Apple, etc.

When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?

• Probably very similar notions as me, but they are probably much more intimidated by it because they didn't grow up with computers.

When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?

• They probably think about all those commercials that are trying to get more young kids to code. Also, Mark Zuckerberg.

Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;

When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?

• Studying life, DNA, Cells.

Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?

• Never really thought about myself as a biologist because I don't have a formal education or degree in Biology. I am not a biologist right now because I'm not currently studying life nor am I an expert. However as this class progresses my studying of biological phenomenon may put me into a position to call myself a biologist.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:

What was the purpose of these readings?

• So you could show us the clear connection between computer science and biology. These articles also do a good job of establishing the principles behind computational and biological study which will be useful as this class progresses.

Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?

• Computational Thinker and Programmer appeal to me the most.

Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.

• The formulation of language seemed to apply to the principle of Communication as well as Recollection. When we speak we have to retrieve the information we want to communicate and then effectively communicate that information via language. So we must retrieve the data from our brains' storage and then reliably transmit that data to another person. This happens many times everyday and only highlights the fact that computing is a natural science.

What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?

• The point Janovy makes that peoples entire lives can be dictated by their early developmental environment. The reason biologists - or anyone - studies what they do is largely determined by their early environment, and most of the time we don't know what aspects of their environment made them the way they are.

What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?

• Janovy explains that biologists live by certain guiding principles, and to see ourselves as biologists we must make some sort of original natural discovery. I do not consider myself a biologist because I am not an expert in living organisms and am currently not studying them, this may change however as my life goes on. Furthermore, while I do live by some biological principles I don't consider myself a biologist because I don't fit into the definition of one.

Jwoodlee (talk) 12:31, 7 September 2015 (PDT)

Anindita Varshneya

Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
   • When I think of computer science, I think about the creativity and logic that goes behind programming.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • Most of my older relatives think about computer functionality and the processes that make a computer work the way it does.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • When my younger friends and family think about computer science, they almost exclusively focus on coding. For the most part, they think that computer scientists are the people who sit in front of their computer coding all day and night.

Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
   • When I hear the term biologist, I think about life on earth and the complexity of all of the systems of organisms that exist on our planet. I also think about the way these organisms interact with each other.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
   • I do consider myself a biologist because I have been studying biology for the past several years, and actively participate in a research project and labs that require an understanding of different aspects of biology.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:

1. What was the purpose of these readings?
   • These readings provided a clear insight into what it means to be a computer scientist and a biologist. Furthermore, these articles made evident the large overlap between the two fields, and the many ways that they can influence and further each other.
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
   • The three voices in the "Voices of Computer" article that I most relate to include the user, the computational thinker, and the scientist. I think that each of these voices describe the most interesting and exciting parts of computer science for me. However, if I was to choose just one voice, the computational thinker is the most appealing. The use of algorithms or any other predetermined logic in order to solve new, complicated problems is incredibly interesting to me, and is something that I hope to practice regularly both inside and outside of my classes.
3. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?

Veronica Pacheco

Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
   • The first thing that comes to mind is Jarvis, the system that Iron Man has in his suit. It's very high-tech and impressive. That's how I see this field: high tech, impressive and very complicated. However, after creating my user page, I see that I might be able to do this.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • When I told her that I am taking a computer science class, she couldn't believe that computer science is now a huge career. She says when she was in school it wasn't even a thing. Then again, she used a type writer for her work so her amazement is reasonable.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • My cousin would say that computer science is associated with gaming. He loves playing games on all different kinds go consoles.

Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
   • When I hear the term biology, the first thing that comes to mind is the central dogma of biology which is DNA to RNA to protein.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
   • Yes, I consider myself a biologist because I am almost at the end of completing my degree so I think it is safe to call myself a biologist.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:

1. What was the purpose of these readings?
   • The purpose of these reading is to really emphasizes that biology and computer science aren't completely two different fields. The integrate more than we probably think initially. Also that skills such as problem solving is used in both biology and computer science. This also reminds me of the exercise the class did on the first day where we had to compare an object to both a cell and a computer. In the end, we saw that there were points where the two overlapped.
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
   • The voice that appealed to me the most is the computational thinker. I find that the problem solving mindset and using formulas to find solutions is very fun.
3. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
   • For Search/Automation, it reminds me a lot of doing field research. Studying a species and finding the patterns in their behavior is very similar to that principle.
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
   • The line that stuck with me the most was when it said:Scientific, unlike religious, belief is derived from evidence and is subject to modification. Yet belief function in biology, and in science in general, in much the same way it functions in religion- to direct behavior and maintain values. Often, it is perceived that science and religion are separate and contradictory but they way this line was written has it clear that religion and science are similar in their outcome.
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
   • To be a biologist, one must make an observation about the world around them and use interdisciplinary faucets to make connections and create understanding. Yes, I consider myself a biologist. I feel that even without knowing I make observation and hypotheses and use different avenues to try to figure it out. I integrate what I know with what I observe and pick up new information to make sense of what is happening in the natural world.

Kevin Wyllie

• Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;

• • When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?

The first thing I think of is coding, but I wonder of the science behind how actual hardware works is considered to be part of the field as well. I think of all of the ways that I am dependent on computer science; what really hits me is how dependent I am on the internet.

• • When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?

Probably things like Microsoft Office or tax software. Since their lives revolve less around electronics than those of my generation, I imagine that they think moreso of straightforward, practical applications that they really couldn't do without.

• • When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?

Since technology is more embedded in their lives, they probably think of more general concepts, like communication. I bet they see it as a given that computers are integral to how they communicate with one another, due to their use of things like social media and other electronic communication.

• Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;

• • When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?

I can't help but think of a cell. Of course there are dozens of other angles - besides cellular structure/function - from which you can examine life on Earth, but to me, the cell is a symbol of biology.

• • Do you consider yourself a "biologist"? Why or why not?

I suppose that, literally speaking, I'm not a biologist, as I don't have any kind of actual credentials (like a degree) in the field. But other than that, I do consider myself to be a biologist, as someone who has a genuine interest in the field and has some level of biological knowledge and experience. 

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:

What was the purpose of these readings? Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most? Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading? What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?

Trixie Roque

Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions:

1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
   • I immediately think of programming algorithms, or the idea of algorithms, that solve a specific problem in the most efficient way. I also immediately think of the internet for whatever reason.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • I think what comes to their mind is a person, a “code monkey” for a lack of a better term, who is always secluded from the rest of society, but who is very intellectually gifted, though obviously these are very debatable, because of the image that various media have formed in their minds. They would think that computer science is something that is complicated for them to understand resulting in their impression that those who work in this field are geniuses that they can't compare to so they hardly try to understand the concepts behind computer science.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • I believe what comes directly to their minds are video games and apps that they can readily use. As a side note, I think that the difference between the older and the younger generation is that the older ones tend to think of what the people in that field do and what they are (or are supposed to be) like, as opposed to what the younger ones think of: the games/apps that they tend to use often. However, as a result of the children using those apps, they would envision how those apps were made in the first place, something that is very impressive with younger people since their minds are so malleable that they dream of how certain objects function.

Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
   • I immediately think of the study of life, evolution, and cells/bacteria/other microorganisms.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
   • I don’t consider myself a biologist because my area of study is mostly concerned about the artificial side of the world and about creating something abstract using machines whereas biology is literally the study of living organisms.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:

1. What was the purpose of these readings?
   • I think the point of reading these articles is to clarify what a computer scientist and a biologist do and how their professions can cross in a variety of ways that we would have otherwise not thought about. I also think that it is a way to remove or dissolve any stereotypes we might have regarding these two areas of science since one field isn't necessarily exclusive to studying artificial or natural concepts.
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
   • The voice of the programmer appealed to me the most as well as that of the computational thinker and the mathematician. I've learned in my two years of studying this field that computer science is not all about making programs; it is also about analyzing them and finding a way to make them run more efficiently. Although I feel that I resonate with the programmer the most since I have loved programming in various languages since I started coding, I also think that it is as necessary to my studies to know which algorithms work best for certain situations and develop new creative ways to problem solve as it is to produce a working program.
3. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?

--- Troque (talk) 21:18, 7 September 2015 (PDT)

Mary Alverson

Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
   • Especially since the two computer science classes I have completed here at LMU have been very programming based, programming is definitely what comes to mind when I think of computer science. Big tech companies such as Microsoft and Google also come to mind because I feel like they are very obvious career options for my future.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • I think many are mystified in what computer science is. After I tell them my major they don’t really know what to say next other than “oh” or “cool!”. That’s okay, though because I’m a computer science major and even I am not that good of explaining exactly what I am going to learn before I graduate.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • My friends often ask me to fix the wifi on their computers or hook up their TVs (both of which I don’t have any more experience in doing than the average teen) but they usually say “come on, computer Science major, you can do it” when hooking up the cable to their TV is not really what I am learning how to do in my classes. Also, they often say things like “I could never do your major”, which shows me that they think computer science is some extremely difficult thing that is out of reach for most people.

Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;

1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
   • I think of evolution mostly. I also think of looking at things under microscopes.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
   • Not right now because I haven’t taken a biology class since early high school and don’t have much knowledge on the subject. I also think that to be a biologist I would have to be actively doing something related to biology which I don’t think I am doing right now.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:

1. What was the purpose of these readings?
   • The purpose of these readings was to show that computer science and biology are much broader and apply to our lives much more than we might realize. In this way, it also shows us that we can recognize our inner biologist and computer scientist when that wasn’t as easy a thing to do before.
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
   • I liked The Scientist voice because it applied thinking like a computer/ like a computer science to the natural processes around us, showing the similarities between what is natural and what is computational.
3. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
   • Communication/compression can be applied to music. When you play a song on your iPod, sound waves are received by your ear but those sound waves have the capability to make us feel many different emotions as well as a connection to the artist. It represents communication/compression because things such as emotion are transferred from the artist to the listener through the sound waves.
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
   • I found it interesting that Janovy conveyed that being a biologist is about realizing you have a set of ways and values that allows you to look at the world as much more than as a home for humans by viewing it as an ecosystem of potential experiments and observations.
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
   • According to Janovy, biologist describes a sense of being rather than a job or action. A biologist is interested in the world and the living organisms that live on it and are not limited to humans. A biologist does not need to be a biology major, but a biologist must look at her surroundings and come up with questions as well as explorations to try and answer those questions. I don’t quite consider myself a biologist (yet) because although I wonder why things are the way they are in nature around me, I don’t find myself experimenting to find out why, and I tend to wonder about mostly things that affect the human race.

Malverso (talk) 21:26, 7 September 2015 (PDT)