Interested in pursuing a future in computing & computer technology? Find resources, events, opportunities, and advice to confirm your interest and kickstart your career.
Explore a career path in computing & computer technology
As technology continues to advance and become essential to nearly every facet of society there are many opportunities for you to apply your interest and skills in computer science. With so many options, where do you even begin? To start, it can be helpful to consider:
What type of job would you enjoy? Software developer, hardware engineer, data scientist, product manager, UX researcher…the list goes on! As you explore career options in computing and computer technology, focus on what kinds of problems you like to solve and what specific skills you enjoy using.
What type of industry do you want to be a part of? There’s no shortage of tech jobs in tech companies, but you can also look for similar opportunities in industries that may intersect with your other interests – healthcare, education, gaming/entertainment, government, or research just to name a few.
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The second AI Policy Forum Symposium convened global stakeholders across sectors to discuss critical policy questions in artificial intelligence.
By Terri Park | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing | June 28, 2022
Members of the public sector, private sector, and academia convened …
The Disability Equality Index (DEI), a joint initiative with the American Association of People with Disabilities, is a benchmarking tool that provides an objective score and roadmap on disability inclusion policies and practices. Over the seven-year history of the DEI, …
Erin Walk, a PhD student in social and engineering systems, studies the impact of social media on the Syrian conflict.
By Olivia Young | Office of Graduate Education | June 22, 2022
For Erin Walk, who has loved school since she was …
MIT alumni-founded Overjet analyzes and annotates dental X-rays to help dentists offer more comprehensive care.
By Zach Winn | June 24, 2022
Wardah Inam SM ’13, PhD ’16 is the co-founder of Overjet, a company using artificial intelligence to analyze and …