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Contents
- 1 Mihir Samdarshi’s Response
- 2 David Ramirez's Response
- 3 Naomi Tesfaiohannes's Responses
- 4 After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
- 5 Iliana Crespin's Responses
- 6 Michael Armas's Response
- 7 Ivy Macaraeg's Response
- 8 Michael Armas's Response
- 9 Emma Young's Response
- 10 Aby Mesfin's Response
Mihir Samdarshi’s Response
Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions:
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term “computer science” I think about the study of coding a computer, and the various algorithms, data structures, and basics of programming. I also think of the various tools and technologies that encompass the entire field.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, they think that it entails learning all the bits and pieces of a complicated codebase, and are often lost by the intricacies of the algorithms and data structures used in computer science.
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When my younger friends and relatives hear the term “computer science” they generally think that I am always coding websites or apps for their phones.
Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term “biology” I think of the study of life. I believe that this encompasses the entirety of everything related to life. I specifically like to think abou biology through the lens that even the tiniest disturbance in even the smallest part of a living system can have a larger effect on life in general.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- I consider myself a biologist. That is my major, so I feel that it is very much appropriate for me to call myself a biologist. My current research also focuses on various ways of analyzing and visualizing perturbations in organs and cells in living systems. I therefore feel that since I study life, I am a biologist.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- I believe that the purpose of this readings was to inform us that the disciplines of biology and computer science are far more expansive than we may assume. Janovy believes that being a biologist is not necessarily esoteric, but rather is open to the broader population. Dennings is making a similar point, that we cannot pigeonhole computer scientists, but that a large segment of the population is actually involved in the science
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- I don't think that it seems fair to myself to describe any one of the voices as particularly appealing to me.Some parts of "The Engineer" appeal to me, other parts of "The Programmer" appeal to me, and still other parts of nearly every other voice appealed to me. I believe that I am a generalist in terms of these voices. I love to discover new ways of doing things and implementing them in code as much as I love that I can build completely new things from scratch.
- 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" or the principle of Design, I believe can best be represented in the real world by cooking. A single dish like a pizza is actually made interesting by the sum of its parts. The dough on its own, the sauce on its own, the cheese on its own, and the toppings on their own are not great foods to eat. But, when put all together, make one of the greatest dishes known to mankind. I believe that this is the essence of Hierarchical Aggregation.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- Although not provocative, I thought that the distinction that Janovy made between technology and science to be particularly interesting, especially given the larger role that technology has come to play in our lives. For example, biologists are now crowdsourcing crucial information gathering to a larger population via phone apps; this potentially means that although not classically trained, this person could be considered a scientist. One is not particularly tied to a certain technology as Janovy happens to suggest.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- I still consider that I am a biologist. As Janovy said, "our fundamental interest in organisms always has the greatest influence on our thinking." I think that this quote especially holds true for myself. I am always thinking about life, whether mine, another human's or an organism's. Although I may not necessarily consider myself wholly a naturalist, I think that many of the values and viewpoints that Janovy espoused ring true every day of my life.
Msamdars (talk) 19:03, 4 September 2019 (PDT)
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David Ramirez's Response
Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;
1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
Computer science to me, makes me think of the study and understanding of computational technology or techniques and procedures. Being able to create or use programs on a computer to analyze or complete complex tasks that are too complicated to do by hand.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
I think older relatives would think that computer science is understanding how a computer works so that the person is able to construct computer components or create programs.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
Younger friends may think that computer science is to build computer skills and have the intention for technological growth. Computer science, they may think, is for nerds who work on a computer as their job and try to fix problems that have anything to do with a computer.
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 about the function with how life is able to exist and the study of organisms that work together to keep the world stable.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
I do consider myself a biologist because I have taken multiple learning courses and have had experience with different aspects of biology. I also have a passion for learning more about the body function of animals and discovering new information that helps humans understanding how certain animals are able to thrive in specific environments.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
1. What was the purpose of these readings?
To show what the terms computer science and biology actually mean and how there are misunderstandings of the two career paths. In the Voices of Computing article, people who have different focuses in computer science explain what they actually do and their impressive diversity in work. In Computing is a Natural Science, an argument is made that computation existed long before computers
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
The Scientist because I believe that I can also apply field research data to computational analysis so that I may conclude the research question much faster with the support of statistical proof. Being able to use an algorithm or command in the computer to understand my data will cut a great amount of time.
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 the principle of Communication, it is very important to stay in close contact with a research group so that each person knows which data set or portion they are in charge of. The data that they obtain needs to be shared with the rest of the research group so that when the time comes for data analysis, all the data obtained will contribute to the findings made once statistical analysis is complete.
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
That college students from the University of Nebraska had no idea how to program a computer, but a 12-year-old did because he took an elementary level course in computers and was already able to do so much more than those college students. Its very interesting and amazing how computers and programing them are such a big part in scientific research, even if it has to do with animal research. Being able to mix multiple career skills together like computer science will be very useful for biologists in the long run.
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
To be a biologist means to be a person who is able to study life through the scientific process, which includes the questions, data collection, data analysis, and a conclusion. Being able to fully complete this scientific process requires skills that extend to different careers other than biologists. I consider myself to be a biologist, but more specifically, a practicing biologist, who is currently learning how to develop the skills to professionally conduct my own research and analyze the data that I obtain in order to share my findings with the public so that they may be more educated and appreciate nature a bit more.
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Naomi Tesfaiohannes's Responses
Ntesfaio (talk) 20:15, 1 September 2019 (PDT)
Naomi Tesfaiohannes
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Journal 1
Reflection questions before:
Before reading the Denning articles
1.When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
I initially think of coding, building/ working with software, and an overall understanding of how computers work. I also think of data collection and being able to use a computer to analyze information.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
I believe whenever an older relative hears the term computer science or even just computers they think of technology and go on to say how it has been intervened into almost every field of work.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
I believe our youth is more aware of computers because of its exposure to them through video games, television shows, classroom settings, etc. However, for the field of computer science I believe their interpretation would be similar to older relatives where it is generalized into being all about computers and software.
Before reading the Janovy chapter
1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
I think of biology as being the study of life. Understanding the similarities in different organisms, how they have adapted to their environment, the cell process, cycle, and structure, and how different organisms interact.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
I would consider myself a biologist due to the vast amount of information I have obtained in my first three years of college here at LMU. Although I clearly do not know everything about biology, I most likely know more than most people outside of science.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
What was the purpose of these readings?
The purpose of the Janovy reading was to explain the life of the author and his decision to become a naturalist. The reading also touches on the incredible development in science that has been made that help address questions on adaptation, cell structure, and physiology. Science is evidence-based, so research has helped assist in many of these discoveries. The writer talks about their fascination with the zoo and how college helped determine their aspiration to be a biologist. He goes on to share what it means to be a biologist. It requires a person to be observant and understand the great diversity in life. Biology should have a generalist approach to it.
The Denning articles touch on IT and the industry need for computer professionals. This is likely due to the negative job structure attached to the field: long hours in front of a computer of programming. Programming allows professionals to understand the function of the computer. There are many sides to it, but a general knowledge of computer science is important for anyone in our current society that will soon have to get used to the great sweep of technological advancements that are being implemented into different work fields. The other Denning article talks about computing. It talks about the computing revolution beginning in the 1940s with tools, followed by methods in the 1980s, and then processes in the 2000s. The 1940s was the era of the first electronic digital computer. Computing is defined as the study of natural and artificial information processes. Computing includes computer science, computer engineering, informational technology, information science, and information systems.
Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
I appeal most to the User. It describes me quite well, being a user of the products computer scientists help put together even though I am not one of those computer scientists. I use technology everyday and have a fair understanding of how to use it. I would consider myself an amateur, but do have knowledge working with different apps such as Microsoft, Pages, Keynote, and Excel.
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 of larger entities being composed of smaller ones reminds me of the food pyramid. From (the top) of foods and drinks high in fat and oil to the bottom of grains and cereals. The pyramid also shows how many servings of each should be eaten to keep a balanced diet.
What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
The passion that Janovy had from his youth to be a biologist and inform others on the role he plays as a Biologist. He explained what his field consists of and what others can understand about his work.
What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
To be a biologist is to study the branch of science having to do with living organisms. I do consider myself a biologist because of my understanding of this branch of science but know that there is much more for me to learn.
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Iliana Crespin's Responses
Before Reading Denning Articles
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When hearing the term computer science, the first thing that comes to mind is programming. Computer science is a complex subject that can consist of hours and hours of trial and error. Programming has its own language and many people can easily grasp it. Others cannot do it as easily as others.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When older relatives or friends hear that term, the first thing that comes in their mind is complication. As mentioned before, computer science is complex and many older relatives complain about the new features of a phone. Since computer science is a part of the technological advances, it can get a little bit confusing to many who are not familiar with these changes.
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When younger relatives or friends hear this term, they think of technology. Many think about phones and new gaming systems that are involved with the complexity of coding/programming. Technology is a key factor in today's society and it is rapidly changing.
Before Reading Janovy Chapter
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- The first thing that comes to mind is the cell. The cell is the basic unit of life and it is the foundation of biology. It consists of multiple components that work together in order to fulfill functions. Without the cell, there wouldn't be complex systems, such as tissues and organs.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- Yes, I consider myself a biologist because I have studied about living things. I have started from knowing the general concept of biology to diving deeper into the different branches involved in this subject.
After Reading Denning Articles and Janovy Chapter
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- The purpose of the Denning Articles was to sway the reader to see the actual representation of computer science. The first article, Voices of Computing, brings up the idea that there is more than programming. It wants the reader to know that computer science has always linger on the myth that it deals with a bunch of codes. However, there is more to it. There are a lot of things that create this subject, and it wants the reader to broaden their knowledge on it. The second article moves into the more detailed version of computer science. It sets the stage that it is very similar to any natural science, such as physics. This is the case because it incorporates different natural sciences to create this specific subject. This leads on to better understand where computing first began and how it ends up to what it is today. For Janovy, the purpose of the reading is to explain what a biologist is and does in the field. It is explaining more about the "naturalist" views on things and what it means to the author. It contrasts to what the Denning Articles state.
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- The voice that seems to appeal to me the most is the "biologist aspect". As a bio major, I have taken many courses that fall under the "umbrella of biology". Biology is a very broad term and it consists of many different branches that the article tends to bring up. In this section, it really helps the reader to open their eyes and realize how biology can somehow incorporate itself in computer science.
- 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 (Automation) principle can be applied to Guest Relations at a company. For instance, in Guest Relations at the Disneyland Resort, the employees are required to process a great deal of concerns within that time frame. Many of those concerns to be exactly the same or somewhat similar to each other. Therefore, they end up finding some sort of pattern to deal with these recurring issues.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- The most interesting thing about the Janovy reading is how the reader explains why they chose to become a naturalist. Also, it brings in the idea that biology somehow functions like religion. Many people state that science and religion does not go hand-in-hand, but Janovy was able to find examples how biology functions like religion.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- To be a biologist is a scientist who understands that there is more to "studying life". It is a scientist who takes a biological concept and dives in deeper to that concept by understanding what it is and the processes behind it. I consider myself a biologist because there is a lot of mystery within this subject that is yet to be discovered. I understand that biology goes beyond the horizon and stretches out to various locations.
Michael Armas's Response
Before reading the Denning articles:
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term computer science, I naturally think about my minor in computer science. Specifically, I think about the experiences I've had solving problems with programs. Coding programs showed me that the possibilities are endless with computer science, and that problems can be solved with so much more ease when automated by a computer.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- I would assume they think simply coding or hacking. I don't envision them picturing the applications or possibilities of either. In some sense, I see them picturing the classic movie scene with someone typing at a computer with a black background and green characters!
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- Similarly, I see them envisioning coding or someone working with computers to make programs, but on a very simple level. Possibility, due the media and other technological advancements, a younger audience might think of self-driving cars, robots, or app development.
Before reading the Janovy chapter
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- When I think of Biology, I think of the molecular aspects of biology. If its invisible to the naked eye, I find it interesting! Additionally, the functions of an organisms on a biochemical or molecular level are intriguing to me to understand why things happen on the most basic level.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- As a Biochemist, I do consider myself a biologist; I work every week doing enzyme research with yeast and E. coli cells. I would consider this to make me someone who studies life.
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?
Ivy Macaraeg's Response
Before reading the Denning articles
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term computer science, what first comes to mind is coding. What also comes to mind are electronics, apps, futuristic technology.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- I think the first thing they would think about would be present technology, ie. iPhones, computers, 3D modeling.
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- I think the predominate idea would be VR technology, game technology, or space technology.
Before reading the Janovy chapter
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- Normally, what first comes to mind is cell anatomy and lab research.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- I do not usually consider myself a biologist because I think of biologists as those who work professionally in the field, either teaching or researching.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- To give a broader view of the science of computer technology/programming/science fields and careers to the general public who has an assumption of what they are.
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- The voice that appeals to me the most is the Computational Thinker.
- 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.
- Coordination is necessary with paint in a painting. Colors, different “entities,” have to cooperate to mix and present well in order to create an image.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- What was most interesting about the Janovy reading was the story about Janovy’s colleague who studies frogs in South America. Being a biologist sometimes has a negative connotation to it because some view it as a job in which you are not being a “conducive” member of society, but this is a fallacy. Wanting to know how the world works is a desire that many professionals share, whether that be in the sciences or humanities.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- To be a biologist means to wonder and search for the truths of the living world and how it works. I usually do not consider myself a biologist because I associate the word with professionalism, teaching and research being a full-time job, but given this definition, I should consider myself a biologist.
Imacarae (talk) 13:55, 4 September 2019 (PDT)
Michael Armas's Response
Before reading the Denning articles:
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term computer science, I naturally think about my minor in computer science. Specifically, I think about the experiences I've had solving problems with programs. Coding programs showed me that the possibilities are endless with computer science, and that problems can be solved with so much more ease when automated by a computer.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- I would assume they think simply coding or hacking. I don't envision them picturing the applications or possibilities of either. In some sense, I see them picturing the classic movie scene with someone typing at a computer with a black background and green characters!
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- Similarly, I see them envisioning coding or someone working with computers to make programs, but on a very simple level. Possibility, due the media and other technological advancements, a younger audience might think of self-driving cars, robots, or app development.
Before reading the Janovy chapter:
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- When I think of Biology, I think of the molecular aspects of biology. If its invisible to the naked eye, I find it interesting! Additionally, the functions of an organisms on a biochemical or molecular level are intriguing to me to understand why things happen on the most basic level.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- As a Biochemist, I do consider myself a biologist; I work every week doing enzyme research with yeast and E. coli cells. I would consider this to make me someone who studies life.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter:
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- The Denning articles address the type of people when considering computer science, rather than that what people consider computer science to be. For example, the first article lists out the types of people involved in the world of STEM. It separates users, computational thinkers, programmers, engineers, mathematicians, and scientists into categories to distinguish them from the stereotypes of which people may believe. The first article also discusses the the difference between information technology and how it is different from true computer science. Similarly, the second Denning Article talks about how information technology is becoming the more common form of computing, and that, because of this newfound adaptation of computing, it is being considered a natural science due to its similarity to the natural science (such as biology, which is also considered an information science!). It asks questions and frames our understanding of computing.
- The Janovy chapter really defines what it means to be a biologist from all angles. He tells of his upbringing as a biologist and what considered him to be one today. This chapter seems to be a long and somewhat existential definition of what biologist are while justifying certain things that would consider someone a biologist.
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- If I had to pick one voice, I would choose the Scientist. What really stood out to me was the diversity of the natural and life sciences, as well as for its mentioning of computational discoveries. Scientists are not solely limited to life sciences.
- 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.
- One of the seven principles that stood out to me was the hierarchal aggregation. This almost exactly applies to organismal science. For example, a human is made up of organs, which is made up of tissue, which is made up of cells, which are made up of cellular components, and at the smallest level, they are comprised of atoms. This is not only applied to biology, but to many other aspects of life, such as a royal hierarchy or job hierarchy.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- What I found very interesting about the Janovy chapter was his take on the biologist observation of everyday life, mostly because I consider myself a biologist and I agree that I now see the world in a different light. He writes about a biologist who will take a piece of bindweed back to a lab just to learn more about its properties. Similarly, I have a microscope in my room that I use for whatever I find around the house that I find interesting to observe.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
Emma Young's Response
Journal Week 1 Response
Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions:
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I think of computer science I picture a guy madly typing on the computer, creating a string of coding that is gibberish to me. The code which magically does something like turn into a web page.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?#
- They probably imaging some young person typing and using the computer. They probably think of code as being a really complex and foreign idea that they could in no way ever understand.
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?#
- Maybe someone who designs apps or websites, someone who codes and works for a large corporation.
Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- When I here the term biology the first thing to come into my mind is diagrams weirdly enough. I see pictures of the human boy and other organisms anatomy and physiology. Then my mind moves to thinking about labs and research and studying.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- Yes I kind of do consider myself a biologist, but kind of like a junior biologist. I feel like I know a large amount about the discipline but that I have still so much to learn. I don’t think I will consider myself a true biologist until I have my degree in my hand.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- The purpose of these reading is to show that a large amount of the preconceived notions about Biology and Computer Sciences are either untrue or a gross underestimation of the range and effect of this disciplines. These readings give us new perspectives to look at and use to question our own views.
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- The voice of the engineer and the scientist seem to appeal to me the most. I think it is because they focus more on a physical process of computer science although now that I think back on the different voices all but the Last Voice were tied to a physical process.
- 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 makes me think of the little pellets you could leave in water and then they would expand into sponges in the shapes. They were typically an animal and you knew they were lets say a dinosaur in a condensed form but you did not see the whole thing until they fully expanded.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- The fact that he really pointed out that most biologist do there work out of pure interest and that while that makes it different from other research it does not make it unimportant. It is fascinating how biology seek out knowledge for knowledges sake.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- To be a biologist means that you see the world in a unique way and have a drive to discover more about it and the organisms in it. Biologist do this through through the scientific method and training but I think that drive is what really defines the center value of being a biologist. I would consider myself a biologist after reading the Janovy Chapter, because I see this interest in the natural world in myself.
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Aby Mesfin's Response
Before Denning Articles
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term computer science, my mind immediately thinks about not only programming and the coding languages that exist so that certain functions can be performed but also about understanding how computers physically operate and are able to perform these functions.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When older relatives think of computer science, the probably think about understanding the functions of a computer and how the device physically operates
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- Similar to the older relatives, younger relatives probably think about understanding the functions and operations of a computers when considering the term computer science.
Before Janovy Article
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term biology, my mind starts to think about molecular biology and the inner workings of cells
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- I do consider myself a biologist given that I am studying the subject and have researched under biology professors in a few laboratory settings.
