1. Eisenberg 2010 Name: Aaron Phillips STEM Research Project My Career Topic: Computer Engineering

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3. Eisenberg 2010 Responsibilities (day to day) Computer Engineers have multiple jobs such as testing computers, designing computers, and making computers. Some make sure that the equipment is working properly. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware- engineers.htm SOURCE:

4. Eisenberg 2010 Geographic Implications They work mainly in research laboratories with a lot of room to work in. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware- engineers.htm SOURCE:

5. Eisenberg 2010 Education necessary You need to have a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering in order to work as a computer engineer. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware- engineers.htm SOURCE:

6. Eisenberg 2010 Professional skills necessary Creative way of solving problems. Good at working under pressure Good at being organized when coming to work. The ability to stay focused. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/fore nsiccomputeranalyst.aspx SOURCE:

7. Eisenberg 2010 Availability of Jobs Computer Engineering to increase 9% from 2010 to 2020 SOURCE:

8. Eisenberg 2010 Salary Computer Engineers make 98,810 a year and 47.50 per hour http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware- engineers.htm SOURCE:

9. Eisenberg 2010 Beneficial Personal Characteristics Good at IT skills Attention at detail Good communication skills. Ability to spot patterns in a big amount of data. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/fore nsiccomputeranalyst.aspx SOURCE:

10. Eisenberg 2010 Gender Issues 12 to 20% of the computer engineering are women so men dominate this job. http://www.jeanhsu.com/2011/01/17/my-experiences-as-a-female-software- engineer/ SOURCE:

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