Myths & Facts re Computer Scientists
Myth: Men only.
Fact: Women have been among the famous pioneers of computing
and continue to make important contributions. One such pioneer is
Grace Hopper who developed the first compiler for a computer
programming language.
Myth: Geeks who want to sit in a corner and code.
Fact: People skills and communications skills are highly
valued. Also valued is knowledge about application domains (for
example,
biology!, business, graphic arts,
criminal justice, ...)
Myth: People with no other life.
Fact: Computer scientists have many diverse interests just
like other people. In particular, the potential to incorporate
teleworking into a computing career can help one combine career and
family.
Myth: Can't get jobs because they are going overseas (offshoring)
Fact: Computing-related professions dominate the list of
fastest-growing, highest-paying occupations in the United States.