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Kaitlyn Nguyen's Response

Before reading the Denning articles

1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
   • An area of science (and a language in itself) that makes up the technology the world heavily relies on today.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • Computer science in my father’s mind would be part of his identity - he majored in it during college, he excelled in it and used what he learned: programming, coding, etc. to create a secure space for document-imaging and that-alike.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
   • Similar to me, when younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, I think the first thing that comes to mind is the word: technology. I think they are aware of how impactful technology has developed over time as a result of computer science.

Before reading the Janovy chapter

1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
   • Biology is fundamentally the study of life, allowing us to learn about molecular, cellular, and physical characteristics and functions of organisms.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
   • As I am currently a biology major, I consider myself a biologist. I may not hold myself in as high a regard as, say, Charles Darwin, but I believe I can add knowledge to the world whether it leaves a small or large footprint.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter

1. What was the purpose of these readings?
   • I believe the purpose of these readings is to introduce the sciences and what it means to us, individually, and how we, as members of the sciences, can contribute our knowledge to the rest of society. For example, how we can change many of the biases that surround the sciences and respectfully acknowledge the accomplishments that are/have been made.
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
   • Of the different voices in the Voices of Computing article I've read, the two that appeal the most to me are The User and The Scientist. One of my earliest and most favorite of memories was when I got my first laptop and I have been an avid user of electronics ever since - learning how to use its programs, finding shortcuts to open, close, save, and print my files. However, as I entered university, I am more similar to The Scientist, utilizing computing in my data entry, finding analysis for my results, etc.
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.
   • Computing is seen in the form of a discussion on an online forum for a literature class, where the principle "Communication" is seen. It offers a space for an array of opinion and open conversation to take place.
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
   • What I found the most interesting was the difference between "I am" versus "I do." Whilst finishing the reading, I kept recalling this section of the chapter. I notice many reasons for why students study Biology - or STEM for that matter - to become a doctor. It has less to do with the overall want to be an "I am" person, but more to do with holding a particular societal standing, thus categorizing into the "I do" person and subject to the hands of the employer. I learned through reading this that the identity of the biologist is important and cannot create actual change without partially being an "I am" person.
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
   • A biologist is not someone directly tied to the scientific realm - it can be anybody. A person not confined by rules and regulations, creates clear and legitimate work, and constantly investigates for new phenomena. I do consider myself a biologist even though I have not yet obtained my career yet, but I still work to reach those individual goals every day, regardless of the hurdles.