Exploring Career Paths in Computer Science

This video explores the diverse career opportunities in computer science across various industries. It highlights the work of Dr. Christine Chung in sports, Dr. Julie Dorsey in arts, and Dr. Erin Halperin in medicine, showcasing the interdisciplinary nature of computer science. The video also discusses the growing demand for computer science graduates, the abundance of job opportunities, and the attractive salaries in the field.

Which industries can benefit from computer science according to the introduction?

• Agriculture, Construction, Retail, Education

• Finance, Real Estate, Tourism, Hospitality

• Fashion, Food, Transportation, Energy

• Healthcare, AI, Video Game Design, Music

What role do computer scientists play in sports broadcasting?

• Managing sports teams

• Coaching athletes

• Designing sports equipment

• Creating real-time special effects

Which companies do students from Yale's Computing and the Arts program intern with?

• Disney, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple

• Google, Amazon, Netflix, Twitter

• IBM, Oracle, Intel, Cisco

• Tesla, SpaceX, Uber, Airbnb

What is one of the benefits of the Computing and the Arts program at Yale?

• Students can study abroad for free

• Students are well equipped to work on a team

• Students get free tuition

• Students receive guaranteed job placements

What is Dr. Erin Halperin's focus in computer science?

• Applications in biology and medicine

• Developing new programming languages

• Creating video games

• Building social media platforms

What is a key requirement for solving problems in medicine according to Dr. Halperin?

• More funding for research

• Collaboration between computer scientists and medical professionals

• Better medical equipment

• Longer working hours

Why is there a growing demand for computer science graduates?

• The industry is shrinking

• Graduates are moving to other countries

• The field is becoming less popular

• There are more job openings than graduates

What is the median household income in the U.S. in 2016?

• Just under $60,000

• Just over $70,000

• Around $50,000

• Approximately $80,000

What is the average salary of a software developer in 2017?

• $115,000

• $89,300

• $96,500

• $106,710

What is the projected growth of jobs in STEM fields?

• The majority will be in computing

• None will be in computing

• Most will be in engineering

• Few will be in computing