My interest in computer programming sprung from my experience with mathematics, robotics, and my discovery of Project Euler. The math I enjoy isn’t the computational math found in some typical math classes; the type of math I enjoy most is problem solving. Throughout middle school and high school, I have been a part of my school math team, which instilled my passion for solving difficult problems. After joining the robotics club at my high school, I learned some basic principles of engineering and was introduced to the very basics of programming. Despite the little time the robotics team devoted to programming, I continued to explore programming even more and found algorithms especially interesting. In addition, finding Project Euler inspired
As I opened the front door of the IBM Building, my next chapter in life began. My eyes widen as I observed my teacher writing code on the smartboard. Uneasiness and fear rushed down my spine. I was the only person among fourteen girls without prior knowledge of coding. I spent eight hours in a confined room learning how to code. My computer science teacher appointed assignments in HTML and Python.
operating systems and mathematics. It was in my 3rd year of undergraduate studies that I was introduced
I am Trang Vu, a student with Business Administration/Accounting major at Los Angeles Southwest College and West Los Angeles College. I have attending at Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) at two campuses above since the spring semester 2014. I feel I am a lucky student because I already knew which my major I would go for before attending colleges. I decided to choose Accounting as my major I realized that I am attracted and amazed by numbers, graphs and stories covered behind them. Since I was a high school student, Mathematics and Physics always had special appeal to me than other subjects. I enjoyed lectures and played with the numbers, I got excited when I was able to find solutions for difficult Math problems and graph the movements of neutrons. I even went on YouTube
question led to two sub questions: “What personality traits do I gain from doing math?” and “How can math help me prepare and get into college?” I explored this question by doing numerous math problems, and I learned new concepts such as matrices, vectors, and the polar coordinates. I learned a myriad of new qualities about myself as I worked on these problems. For example, I discovered that I enjoy solving difficult problems rather than easy problems as I enjoy the challenge of difficult problems, and I feel content after solving a difficult problem because I didn’t expect to solve it. I also realized that my time management
“Doing mathematics begins with posing worthwhile tasks and then creating an environment where students take risks and share and defend mathematical ideas” (Van De Walle, Karp, Bay- Williams,2013). A worthwhile task encourages students to think, collaborate, and discover. When teaching mathematics, teachers need to make sure that students can use their background knowledge to make new connections and learn from each other. “Mathematics is more than completing sets of exercises or mimicking the process the teacher explains” (Van De Walle, Karp, Bay- Williams, 2013). Memorization and repetition have an impact on learning math skills, but do not encourage problem solving. Problem solving most be part of every lesson of mathematics.
Computer Science is many things: engineering, math, science, art. The field is diverse; from coding robots who can map the bottoms of oceans to animating digital characters for Disney’s next film, computing has immersed itself in virtually every area and concentration of career. The idea of computing itself exists in both the physical and theoretical world, requiring abstract and concrete thinking to fully understand it. But what exactly makes computer science what it is? What specifically makes an profession that has been around for less than a century one of the most integral parts of modern society? The discipline’s definitions, though varied, exemplify how computer science has evolved from an obscure discovery in the 1940s to a now prominent
The mind must never be kept idle because of its tremendous capacity to absorb and learn. After careful consideration of my aptitude, interests and experiences gained while pursuing my under graduation in the field of Computer Science and Engineering, I have decided to pursue my Masters in the field of Computer Science. Being a dynamic and ever evolving field, many new developments are expected and there is immense scope for research on new products and applications. To progress and make a mark in this field, I realize that it is important for me to pursue my Masters from a reputable university. I have always dreamt of taking up research.
Computer programming, now a very contemporary work, can date back into the 1800s with the creation of the first analytical machines (Moore). Later, developing into complex algorithms that are used everywhere, we see a piece of modern technology. The history of computer programming, while long, is a very interesting topic that can be easily understood and related back to great inventions that helped change the course of history over the years. Starting with the microchip and leading into devices the size of a pencil that contain more processing power than the room sized computers that were widely used in the late 1960s.
I can still remember how frustration and desperation engulfed me on the first lecture of introduction to computer and C language, when I found myself cannot understand any single word the professor said. It is simply because I never get to know how computer work before starting undergraduate study. However, instead of just sitting in the lecture room and feeling sorry for my ignorance, I prefer trying me best to fill in the gap and make some difference. Armed with my outstanding mathematical and logical mind, I soon understood the basic computer components and concept of programming. Learning from the easiest C language program to the complex one with iteration or pointer, gradually my confidence established and my interest developed. After I gained 93 out of 100 of this course, I was encouraged to have the aspiration that being a computer engineer. Then on the other computer science courses I also performed perfectly. My
I am an ambitious and passionate individual with great desire to learn as much as possible and utilize that learning up to my best abilities. Computer Science has remained one of my greatest interests since my school days. Growing up during the golden age of Computer Science, I have witnessed the astonishing progress of Computer Science. From video games to online shopping, I have witnessed the massive impact of technology on our lifestyle. The benefits and convenience it offers have always been a great source of inspiration to me. Not only was I curious to explore more about this evolution, I actually aspired to play a part in prevalence of this positive change. It was my keen interest, curiosity, and ambitious nature that led me to pursuit education and career in Computer Science.
At an early age, I knew that I had a unique fervor for mathematical problems. I can remember back to when I was doing multiplication problems my mother had given me with sidewalk chalk, to first grade when I was asked to start reading the flashcards with simple arithmetic problems because I kept beating all the other students, and to the plane ride to Florida when I practiced long division problems. It was clear that I enjoyed mathematics as a child, and I continue to retain an intrinsic love for this wonderful and extraordinary science. However, my mathematical ability was not fully developed until I had the privilege of being taught by a quite outstanding teacher: Luke Beall.
After my twelfth grade, the inherent ardor I held for Computer Sciencemotivated me to do a bachelors degree in Information Technology. Programming and Math, a paragon of logic and reasoning have always been my favorite subjects since childhood. I still vividly remember the time during my graduation,when I was successful in creating a simple calculator application as a class assignment.The joy I derived from creating something that is used by a lot of people to help them perform complex calculations,made me realize the power of computing in its true sense.It was also in my graduation that I developed an immense interest in programming languages such as Java, C++ an...
Consequently, I engage in cross curricular projects towards developing elementary skills across fields to better relate them to computer sciences. Similarly, I chair several extracurricular activities involving diversity, social justice, cultural awareness and health issues. During these interdisciplinary explorations, I partake in various computer-related enterprises, from advertisement to leadership. As a computer science student, I am inquisitive about the extents of the application of computer science and its mechanics. These foster my interest in research on innovations on such mechanics to improve the application of this science.
As in other areas, progress is based on number of clever and innovative ideas, an abstraction of mathematical nature, and relative distancing with respect to the technology of the moment. It 's the kind that could hatch most of the major innovations that have shaped the computer landscape. It should be noted that the fact that several branches 'unnecessary ' long considered pure mathematics but at least recognised as having some "depth", found unexpected applications in computer science. A historical source consists of very theoretical needs of understanding of formal calculations underlying mathematical analysis. It is thanks to these achievements that the public can now have the Internet, the Web, DVD, mobile phone,