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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?
   • TO DO
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
   • TO DO
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.
   • TO DO
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
   • TO DO
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
   • TO DO

Nanguiano (talk) 14:47, 3 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)