Careers in Computer Science: Summer Edition
Maybe you have a passion for coding, or maybe you’ve been told coding skills are essential for success. But what do computer programmers actually do, and what are their career options? Interact with our world-class experts and instructors to get a better understanding of how studying computer science can actually be useful in your life and career.
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
- 6 Zoom sessions (live or recorded - your choice!)
- 4 Zoom sessions (live or recorded - your choice!)
- Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 instructors (optional)
- Optional research project for Honors track students
- Virtual Slack community where you can interact with other students and Ratio 21 staff
Our expert speakers come from elite universities and companies
The Ratio 21 Difference
Students can attend weekly live Zoom sessions with expert guest speakers. Each expert will discuss their career path, share advice on college admissions and high school course and extracurricular selection, and answer questions from students.
Note: All Zoom sessions are recorded so you can watch them asynchronously if you’re unable to attend live.
Guest speakers schedules change frequently, so the final schedule will be announced in April.
Students can attend optional weekly office hours to ask questions and work with Ratio 21's team of instructors and experts.
You’ll be invited to a Slack chatroom where you can interact with other students and the Ratio 21 team. This will be the fastest way for students to get their questions answered and receive feedback.
Technology enables flexibility. We offer day and night programming, as well as recorded sessions, to accommodate busy schedules and students from around the world.
Note: the final schedules will be released in April.
Expert Speakers
Data Engineer, Masters in Applied Data Science from Syracuse University
Software Engineer at Microsoft
Program Outline
- Program introduction
- Overview of different careers in computer science
- Deep dive into software engineering as a career
- Q&A with expert guest
- Discuss studying computer science in college and potential graduate programs
- Kick-off informational interview project
- What is data science?
- Overview of different types of data-related jobs
- Q&A with expert
- Decide on 5 people to reach out to for informational interview
- What is product management?
- Overview of different roles in product management
- Q&A with expert
- Finalize questions and email / LinkedIn pitch for informational interviews
- What is UX?
- Overview of different roles in UX and design
- Why is security important?
- Overview of different roles focused on security
- Q&A with expert
- Send informational interview requests
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Reserve Your Seat
Program Dates:
Session I: June 15-July 15
Session II: July 15-August 15
Live Zoom Sessions. Sign up for any 6 live 1-hour Zoom sessions with computer science experts.
