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 Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
 *I wouldn't consider myself a biologist, mostly due to what the term biologist means to me. I consider a biologist to be someone who dedicates their lives to finding and examining specimens from nature.
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 What was the purpose of these readings?

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		+	==Hayden's Week 1 Journal Entry==
		+	===Before Reading The Denning Articles===
		+	When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
		+	*I tend to think of very organized, literal people. I also usually imagine a lot of people crowded around computers in a small office located in Palo Alto.
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		+	When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
		+	*I would assume that the massive computers of their days come to mind. I imagine the older relatives and friends envisioning a man in a lab coat seated in front of a computer the size of a kitchen.
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		+	When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
		+	*I believe the younger generation would imagine a bunch of people on iphones, tablets, and computers designing apps.
		+	===Before Reading the Janovy Chapter===
		+	When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
		+	*When I hear the term biology, I begin to think about cells. I envision an image of a cell, with a cell wall, organelles and a nucleus.
		+	<br>
		+	Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
		+	*I wouldn't consider myself a biologist, mostly due to what the term biologist means to me. I consider a biologist to be someone who dedicates their lives to finding and examining specimens from nature.
		+	==After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter==
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		+	What was the purpose of these readings?
		+	*I believe reeducation to be the purpose of these readings. So many people(myself included) have a particularly narrow view when it comes to computer science versus "natural sciences".
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		+	Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
		+	*The computational scientist voice appealed to me most.
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		+	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.
		+	*I believe there is a direct correlation between the communication principle and ethics guidelines for psychological data. There is great effort shown to report reliable conclusions when performing psychological studies. It is a way to ensure honestly and accuracy when reporting findings. The communication principle notes that reliable data transmission is a core entity of the principle, which in its own way, ensures honesty and accuracy when transmitting data.
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		+	What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
		+	*I found the section regarding the fact that a beetle from Peru must be held with similar esteem as a human. I often do not think about the fact that I should respects smaller representations of life because they are a representation of life, which is not small in the least.
		+	<br>
		+	What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
		+	*A biologist is someone who is entrenched in understanding life as it is understood and functions on this earth. I would consider myself a biologist in the broadest sense, because although I am not always studing the cellular processes of life, I am very interested in studying and constantly learning about the processes of life and how it relates to each and every human.
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 After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
 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?
-After reading, the two authors left me with mixed thoughts on both biology and computer science. However, with this mixing came an important realization that these fields aren't as rigid and defined as I had originally thought. Study of either of these areas isn't strictly defined by the classroom in the sense that there are endless opportunities outside of lecture halls however best professors attempt to prepare us with the most relevant information. Both of these authors loosened my rigid thoughts and hopefully this flexibility and openness will be applicable throughout the course. In our daily lives, I think communication is easiest to apply because of our human ability to communicate to other humans both verbally and through nonverbal expressions. What's most interesting is that we have learned these communication skills naturally through time. For example, if someone frowned and clenched their fists, you would interpret this as someone expressing anger and therefore communicating nonverbally through body language. At a young age we understand basic language without significant formal teaching. Communication, in these two senses, interests me the most compared to the other six principles.
+After reading, the two authors left me with mixed thoughts on both biology and computer science. However, with this mixing came an important realization that these fields aren't as rigid and defined as I had originally thought. I believe the purpose of these readings was to give an introduction to the thinking behind both biology and computer science. Study of either of these areas isn't strictly defined by the classroom in the sense that there are endless opportunities outside of lecture halls however best professors attempt to prepare us with the most relevant information. Both of these authors loosened my rigid thoughts and hopefully this flexibility and openness will be applicable throughout the course. Of all the voices, I find the scientist to be most appealing. After studying biology, chemistry, and physics I've come to appreciate these areas and their complexities.In our daily lives, I think communication is easiest to apply because of our human ability to communicate to other humans both verbally and through nonverbal expressions. What's most interesting is that we have learned these communication skills naturally through time. For example, if someone frowned and clenched their fists, you would interpret this as someone expressing anger and therefore communicating nonverbally through body language. At a young age we understand basic language without significant formal teaching. Communication, in these two senses, interests me the most compared to the other six principles.
 My understanding, from Janovy's reading, is a biologist has the ability to make observations of the world they live in and bring those observations into a framework of original thought. One can consider their framework to be their experiences gained at a young age similar to Janovy's. Doing this means observations affect their worldview and biologists' view isn't narrowed further when it should be expanded and increased. Instead of answering yes or no to whether or not I would consider myself a biologist, I instead consider myself an aspiring biologist and have a growth mindset in the sense that I want to increase my view of the world we live and share with other organisms. This mindset allows for limitless boundaries and prevents myself from attempting to strictly define what it means to be a biologist.

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	My understanding, from Janovy's reading, is a biologist has the ability to make observations of the world they live in and bring those observations into a framework of original thought. One can consider their framework to be their experiences gained at a young age similar to Janovy's. Doing this means observations affect their worldview and biologists' view isn't narrowed further when it should be expanded and increased. Instead of answering yes or no to whether or not I would consider myself a biologist, I instead consider myself an aspiring biologist and have a growth mindset in the sense that I want to increase my view of the world we live and share with other organisms. This mindset allows for limitless boundaries and prevents myself from attempting to strictly define what it means to be a biologist.		My understanding, from Janovy's reading, is a biologist has the ability to make observations of the world they live in and bring those observations into a framework of original thought. One can consider their framework to be their experiences gained at a young age similar to Janovy's. Doing this means observations affect their worldview and biologists' view isn't narrowed further when it should be expanded and increased. Instead of answering yes or no to whether or not I would consider myself a biologist, I instead consider myself an aspiring biologist and have a growth mindset in the sense that I want to increase my view of the world we live and share with other organisms. This mindset allows for limitless boundaries and prevents myself from attempting to strictly define what it means to be a biologist.
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 #I was very interested in Janovy’s commentary on the importance for biologists to become technologically capable (and preferably technologically advanced). Janovy’s story of the realization of the power of technology at a University of Nebraska’s summer field program (p. 25), and his many examples of the types of biological advancements that technology have allowed for articulate this idea. In today’s world, for a biologist to be able to share his/her findings with the world, a step that is key to any academic, he/she needs to have to ability to analyze their findings in a meaningful way. And to do so, technology is necessary. This idea highlighted the reason that I am taking this course, in the idea that technology has found its way into every field, and knowing how to use the available technology at a high level will always be a skill in high demand.<br>
 #After reading the Janovy’s On Becoming a Biologist I would have to lean towards saying that I indeed am a biologist. While I do not intend to go on and get my PhD in biology, I am an avid outdoorsmen and lover of nature. I have several memories and moral values rooted in nature and the wonders the world has to offer. While my skills and career interests align more with analytics, Janovy’s commentary on the growing trend of interdisciplinary work reminds me that I will always be able to observe the Earth through a biologist’s view and use my skills in unique ways to learn things about our planet.<br>
 =Simon's Responses=

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 ==Qlanners Responses==
 ===Before Reading===
-.	When I hear computer science I think of the utilization of the processing power of computers to make every-day tasks easier, more effective, and more affordable. I think of the creative but incredibly precise and logical mindset needed to write commands that serve this purpose.<br>
+#When I hear computer science I think of the utilization of the processing power of computers to make every-day tasks easier, more effective, and more affordable. I think of the creative but incredibly precise and logical mindset needed to write commands that serve this purpose.<br>
-.	I think older relatives, focusing on those who are not specifically specialized in computer science, are often overwhelmed and intimidated by the words computer science. Several of my older relatives have a hard time navigating the simple dashboards of several software applications, so when they try to think of the interworking behind these dashboards, they probably only think of lines of incoherent words and symbols that have no meaning to them.<br>
+#I think older relatives, focusing on those who are not specifically specialized in computer science, are often overwhelmed and intimidated by the words computer science. Several of my older relatives have a hard time navigating the simple dashboards of several software applications, so when they try to think of the interworking behind these dashboards, they probably only think of lines of incoherent words and symbols that have no meaning to them.<br>
-.	Younger relatives seem to be more excited at the prospect of the possibilities that computer science holds. Having grown up always surrounded by technology, the younger generation is very technologically literate and is often very willing to learn how to harness computer science to its fullest abilities.<br>
+#Younger relatives seem to be more excited at the prospect of the possibilities that computer science holds. Having grown up always surrounded by technology, the younger generation is very technologically literate and is often very willing to learn how to harness computer science to its fullest abilities.<br>
-.	When I hear the term biology, I think of the living world and the science behind how everything in the world interacts. I think of the importance of current hot topics in today’s society such as global warming and pollution and how we can use technology with the findings from biology to help the living planet.<br>
+#When I hear the term biology, I think of the living world and the science behind how everything in the world interacts. I think of the importance of current hot topics in today’s society such as global warming and pollution and how we can use technology with the findings from biology to help the living planet.<br>
-.	While I am pursuing a biochemistry minor, and have taken several biology courses, I wouldn’t consider myself a biologist. I am more interested in working with biologists to use technology to solve the problems that they find.
+#While I am pursuing a biochemistry minor, and have taken several biology courses, I wouldn’t consider myself a biologist. I am more interested in working with biologists to use technology to solve the problems that they find.
 ===After Reading===
-.	The purpose of these readings was to give a holistic introduction to both computing and biology. More specifically, both readings tried to combat the stereotypical view that each subject carries with it. The articles went beyond the ignorant views that people outside of each field have of each of them, and outlined the depth of each subject. The computer science article laid a foundation of the several different aspects that make up computer science, going beyond the typical view that computer science is just coding, to highlight all the possibilities one has in the subject. The biology article focused on articulating how a biologist has a moral inclination to discover the world. It also touched on technology’s place in biology, and the role we all can have as “amateur” biologists.<br>
+#The purpose of these readings was to give a holistic introduction to both computing and biology. More specifically, both readings tried to combat the stereotypical view that each subject carries with it. The articles went beyond the ignorant views that people outside of each field have of each of them, and outlined the depth of each subject. The computer science article laid a foundation of the several different aspects that make up computer science, going beyond the typical view that computer science is just coding, to highlight all the possibilities one has in the subject. The biology article focused on articulating how a biologist has a moral inclination to discover the world. It also touched on technology’s place in biology, and the role we all can have as “amateur” biologists.<br>
-.	The voice of the scientist in computing appeals to me most. I am most interested in exploring and discovering the possibilities that exist within the realm of computing. I am also very interested in making the world of computing as interdisciplinary as possible, using the power of computing to answer questions in other scientific and industrial fields.<br>
+#The voice of the scientist in computing appeals to me most. I am most interested in exploring and discovering the possibilities that exist within the realm of computing. I am also very interested in making the world of computing as interdisciplinary as possible, using the power of computing to answer questions in other scientific and industrial fields.<br>
-.	The principle of computation can be observed in our everyday life in our decisions on routes to take to arrive at a desired location. Each time we have a specified destination, we quickly think through all the possible routes that we could take to arrive at that destination, and decide upon the quickest route. We are quickly able to rule out most routes, and then take more time to think through the few remaining possible routes. Furthermore, each time we take a route to a destination (say between classes), the subsequent time takes less computing power (thinking), until we become able to take the quickest route virtually without even thinking about it.<br>
+#The principle of computation can be observed in our everyday life in our decisions on routes to take to arrive at a desired location. Each time we have a specified destination, we quickly think through all the possible routes that we could take to arrive at that destination, and decide upon the quickest route. We are quickly able to rule out most routes, and then take more time to think through the few remaining possible routes. Furthermore, each time we take a route to a destination (say between classes), the subsequent time takes less computing power (thinking), until we become able to take the quickest route virtually without even thinking about it.<br>
-.	I was very interested in Janovy’s commentary on the importance for biologists to become technologically capable (and preferably technologically advanced). Janovy’s story of the realization of the power of technology at a University of Nebraska’s summer field program (p. 25), and his many examples of the types of biological advancements that technology have allowed for articulate this idea. In today’s world, for a biologist to be able to share his/her findings with the world, a step that is key to any academic, he/she needs to have to ability to analyze their findings in a meaningful way. And to do so, technology is necessary. This idea highlighted the reason that I am taking this course, in the idea that technology has found its way into every field, and knowing how to use the available technology at a high level will always be a skill in high demand.<br>
+#I was very interested in Janovy’s commentary on the importance for biologists to become technologically capable (and preferably technologically advanced). Janovy’s story of the realization of the power of technology at a University of Nebraska’s summer field program (p. 25), and his many examples of the types of biological advancements that technology have allowed for articulate this idea. In today’s world, for a biologist to be able to share his/her findings with the world, a step that is key to any academic, he/she needs to have to ability to analyze their findings in a meaningful way. And to do so, technology is necessary. This idea highlighted the reason that I am taking this course, in the idea that technology has found its way into every field, and knowing how to use the available technology at a high level will always be a skill in high demand.<br>
-.	After reading the Janovy’s On Becoming a Biologist I would have to lean towards saying that I indeed am a biologist. While I do not intend to go on and get my PhD in biology, I am an avid outdoorsmen and lover of nature. I have several memories and moral values rooted in nature and the wonders the world has to offer. While my skills and career interests align more with analytics, Janovy’s commentary on the growing trend of interdisciplinary work reminds me that I will always be able to observe the Earth through a biologist’s view and use my skills in unique ways to learn things about our planet.<br>
+#After reading the Janovy’s On Becoming a Biologist I would have to lean towards saying that I indeed am a biologist. While I do not intend to go on and get my PhD in biology, I am an avid outdoorsmen and lover of nature. I have several memories and moral values rooted in nature and the wonders the world has to offer. While my skills and career interests align more with analytics, Janovy’s commentary on the growing trend of interdisciplinary work reminds me that I will always be able to observe the Earth through a biologist’s view and use my skills in unique ways to learn things about our planet.<br>
 =Simon's Responses=

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 == Before Reading Denning==
 :1. The study of how computers operate and function. In other words, I think of how to transcribe complex processes and ideas into an algorithm with the simplest steps such that a computer could execute the commands with no ambiguity.

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 #When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
-:*When I think about computer science the first thing I think about it coding. Coding something very cool, like an app or website, to which everyday people can use and benefit from.
+#*When I think about computer science the first thing I think about it coding. Coding something very cool, like an app or website, to which everyday people can use and benefit from.
 #When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
-:*Friends and family probably believe computer science is a scary word for strange "nerds" who sit in dark rooms coding apps or hacking into secret data.
+#*Friends and family probably believe computer science is a scary word for strange "nerds" who sit in dark rooms coding apps or hacking into secret data.
 #When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
-:*Younger relatives and friends probably believe computer science is the reason why their mom or dads iPhone is so fun, or they would only understand computer and science as individual concepts.
+#*Younger relatives and friends probably believe computer science is the reason why their mom or dads iPhone is so fun, or they would only understand computer and science as individual concepts.
 ==Before reading the Janovy chapter==
 #When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
-:*When I think of Biology I think of life. Biology is the study of things that are living around us, in which there is a variation of complex components within each system.
+#*When I think of Biology I think of life. Biology is the study of things that are living around us, in which there is a variation of complex components within each system.
 #Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
-:*No, I would consider myself a mathematician. Rather than focusing on living beings, I focus on numbers and ways to utilize those numbers to benefit others around me.
+#*No, I would consider myself a mathematician. Rather than focusing on living beings, I focus on numbers and ways to utilize those numbers to benefit others around me.
 ==After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter==
 #What was the purpose of these readings?
-:*These readings allowed for a deeper understanding of computer science and biology. Computer Science is made up of different fields, ideas and parts, such as math, users and engineers. While biology explains the importance of understanding the world around us.
+#*These readings allowed for a deeper understanding of computer science and biology. Computer Science is made up of different fields, ideas and parts, such as math, users and engineers. While biology explains the importance of understanding the world around us.
 #Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
-:* Being a math major, I would say the mathematics voice appealed to me the most. One of the best things about math is its ability to be applied to anything and everything and make a huge impact. For example, in hospitals math is constantly used to decide correct doses, or for businesses what equation is the fastest way to find their return on investment. Mr. Denning describes math perfectly when he says "I love mathematics. I know mathematics sounds pretty abstract to a lot of people. It’s not for everyone." This is the epitome of being a math major and having to explain why you chose to dedicate your life to numbers and proofs. Although choosing a subject "not for everyone" the ability to be fluent in a universal language is unparalleled to any other academia.
+#* Being a math major, I would say the mathematics voice appealed to me the most. One of the best things about math is its ability to be applied to anything and everything and make a huge impact. For example, in hospitals math is constantly used to decide correct doses, or for businesses what equation is the fastest way to find their return on investment. Mr. Denning describes math perfectly when he says "I love mathematics. I know mathematics sounds pretty abstract to a lot of people. It’s not for everyone." This is the epitome of being a math major and having to explain why you chose to dedicate your life to numbers and proofs. Although choosing a subject "not for everyone" the ability to be fluent in a universal language is unparalleled to any other academia.
 #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 ''Search'' or Automation principle can be applied to the idea of Sorority recruitment. As a potential new member, someone can be provided with lots of information such as sorority life, philanthropies, sisterhood and numbers like dues or national chapters. Being able to take in this information and condense it into an organized list of pros and cons, likes and dislikes with any sorority allow a new member to find a pattern that align best with their values and/or goals.
+#*The ''Search'' or Automation principle can be applied to the idea of Sorority recruitment. As a potential new member, someone can be provided with lots of information such as sorority life, philanthropies, sisterhood and numbers like dues or national chapters. Being able to take in this information and condense it into an organized list of pros and cons, likes and dislikes with any sorority allow a new member to find a pattern that align best with their values and/or goals.
 #What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
-:*Janovy discusses the idea that social climate is an important factor no matter the time period, including during Darwin's time. The idea that not only are biologists worried about learning and discovering new beings, diseases, cures, etc. but also need to account for outside forces, such as politics or religion. Janovy describes how although biology is described as a neutral field of study, outside forces always affect the outcome. For example, although medicine is quite advanced it's ability to adjust and/or predict modern medical calamities is insufficient and therefore requires social climate to allow it to progress.
+#*Janovy discusses the idea that social climate is an important factor no matter the time period, including during Darwin's time. The idea that not only are biologists worried about learning and discovering new beings, diseases, cures, etc. but also need to account for outside forces, such as politics or religion. Janovy describes how although biology is described as a neutral field of study, outside forces always affect the outcome. For example, although medicine is quite advanced it's ability to adjust and/or predict modern medical calamities is insufficient and therefore requires social climate to allow it to progress.
 #What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
-:* To be a biologist means to have a drive to learn about the world around us. Studying living beings causes a spark and fascination to learn more and understand how that being functions and survives. By this definition, I would say I am not a biologist as my drive to learn about living things does not steam from intellectual curiosity. Rather, my drive is directed towards preconceived ideas and processes, and figuring out how to apply those to everyday life.
+#* To be a biologist means to have a drive to learn about the world around us. Studying living beings causes a spark and fascination to learn more and understand how that being functions and survives. By this definition, I would say I am not a biologist as my drive to learn about living things does not steam from intellectual curiosity. Rather, my drive is directed towards preconceived ideas and processes, and figuring out how to apply those to everyday life.
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