Class Journal Week 1
Contents
- 1 Mihir Samdarshi’s Response
- 2 David Ramirez's Response
- 3 Naomi Tesfaiohannes's Responses
- 4 Iliana Crespin's Responses
- 5 Ivy Macaraeg's Response
- 6 Michael Armas's Response
- 7 Emma Young's Response
- 8 Aby Mesfin's Response
- 9 Christina Dominguez's Response
- 9.1 Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions:
- 9.2 Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions:
- 9.3 After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
- 9.3.1 What was the purpose of these readings?
- 9.3.2 Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- 9.3.3 Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- 9.3.4 What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- 9.3.5 What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- 10 Kaitlyn Nguyen's Response
- 11 Jonar Cowan's Response
- 12 John Nimmers-Minor's Response
- 13 DeLisa Madere's Response
- 14 Marcus Avila's Response
- 15 Links
Mihir Samdarshi’s Response
Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions:
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term “computer science” I think about the study of coding a computer, and the various algorithms, data structures, and basics of programming. I also think of the various tools and technologies that encompass the entire field.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, they think that it entails learning all the bits and pieces of a complicated codebase, and are often lost by the intricacies of the algorithms and data structures used in computer science.
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When my younger friends and relatives hear the term “computer science” they generally think that I am always coding websites or apps for their phones.
Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term “biology” I think of the study of life. I believe that this encompasses the entirety of everything related to life. I specifically like to think abou biology through the lens that even the tiniest disturbance in even the smallest part of a living system can have a larger effect on life in general.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- I consider myself a biologist. That is my major, so I feel that it is very much appropriate for me to call myself a biologist. My current research also focuses on various ways of analyzing and visualizing perturbations in organs and cells in living systems. I therefore feel that since I study life, I am a biologist.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- I believe that the purpose of this readings was to inform us that the disciplines of biology and computer science are far more expansive than we may assume. Janovy believes that being a biologist is not necessarily esoteric, but rather is open to the broader population. Dennings is making a similar point, that we cannot pigeonhole computer scientists, but that a large segment of the population is actually involved in the science
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- I don't think that it seems fair to myself to describe any one of the voices as particularly appealing to me.Some parts of "The Engineer" appeal to me, other parts of "The Programmer" appeal to me, and still other parts of nearly every other voice appealed to me. I believe that I am a generalist in terms of these voices. I love to discover new ways of doing things and implementing them in code as much as I love that I can build completely new things from scratch.
- Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- "Hierarchical Aggregation" or the principle of Design, I believe can best be represented in the real world by cooking. A single dish like a pizza is actually made interesting by the sum of its parts. The dough on its own, the sauce on its own, the cheese on its own, and the toppings on their own are not great foods to eat. But, when put all together, make one of the greatest dishes known to mankind. I believe that this is the essence of Hierarchical Aggregation.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- Although not provocative, I thought that the distinction that Janovy made between technology and science to be particularly interesting, especially given the larger role that technology has come to play in our lives. For example, biologists are now crowdsourcing crucial information gathering to a larger population via phone apps; this potentially means that although not classically trained, this person could be considered a scientist. One is not particularly tied to a certain technology as Janovy happens to suggest.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- I still consider that I am a biologist. As Janovy said, "our fundamental interest in organisms always has the greatest influence on our thinking." I think that this quote especially holds true for myself. I am always thinking about life, whether mine, another human's or an organism's. Although I may not necessarily consider myself wholly a naturalist, I think that many of the values and viewpoints that Janovy espoused ring true every day of my life.
Msamdars (talk) 19:03, 4 September 2019 (PDT)
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David Ramirez's Response
Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;
1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
Computer science to me, makes me think of the study and understanding of computational technology or techniques and procedures. Being able to create or use programs on a computer to analyze or complete complex tasks that are too complicated to do by hand.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
I think older relatives would think that computer science is understanding how a computer works so that the person is able to construct computer components or create programs.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
Younger friends may think that computer science is to build computer skills and have the intention for technological growth. Computer science, they may think, is for nerds who work on a computer as their job and try to fix problems that have anything to do with a computer.
Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;
1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
When I hear the term biology, I think about the function with how life is able to exist and the study of organisms that work together to keep the world stable.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
I do consider myself a biologist because I have taken multiple learning courses and have had experience with different aspects of biology. I also have a passion for learning more about the body function of animals and discovering new information that helps humans understanding how certain animals are able to thrive in specific environments.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
1. What was the purpose of these readings?
To show what the terms computer science and biology actually mean and how there are misunderstandings of the two career paths. In the Voices of Computing article, people who have different focuses in computer science explain what they actually do and their impressive diversity in work. In Computing is a Natural Science, an argument is made that computation existed long before computers
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
The Scientist because I believe that I can also apply field research data to computational analysis so that I may conclude the research question much faster with the support of statistical proof. Being able to use an algorithm or command in the computer to understand my data will cut a great amount of time.
3. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
For the principle of Communication, it is very important to stay in close contact with a research group so that each person knows which data set or portion they are in charge of. The data that they obtain needs to be shared with the rest of the research group so that when the time comes for data analysis, all the data obtained will contribute to the findings made once statistical analysis is complete.
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
That college students from the University of Nebraska had no idea how to program a computer, but a 12-year-old did because he took an elementary level course in computers and was already able to do so much more than those college students. Its very interesting and amazing how computers and programing them are such a big part in scientific research, even if it has to do with animal research. Being able to mix multiple career skills together like computer science will be very useful for biologists in the long run.
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
To be a biologist means to be a person who is able to study life through the scientific process, which includes the questions, data collection, data analysis, and a conclusion. Being able to fully complete this scientific process requires skills that extend to different careers other than biologists. I consider myself to be a biologist, but more specifically, a practicing biologist, who is currently learning how to develop the skills to professionally conduct my own research and analyze the data that I obtain in order to share my findings with the public so that they may be more educated and appreciate nature a bit more.
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Naomi Tesfaiohannes's Responses
Ntesfaio (talk) 20:15, 1 September 2019 (PDT)
Naomi Tesfaiohannes
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Reflection questions before:
Before reading the Denning articles
1.When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- I initially think of coding, building/ working with software, and an overall understanding of how computers work. I also think of data collection and being able to use a computer to analyze information.
2. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- I believe whenever an older relative hears the term computer science or even just computers they think of technology and go on to say how it has been intervened into almost every field of work.
3. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- I believe our youth is more aware of computers because of its exposure to them through video games, television shows, classroom settings, etc. However, for the field of computer science I believe their interpretation would be similar to older relatives where it is generalized into being all about computers and software.
Before reading the Janovy chapter
1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- I think of biology as being the study of life. Understanding the similarities in different organisms, how they have adapted to their environment, the cell process, cycle, and structure, and how different organisms interact.
2. Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- I would consider myself a biologist due to the vast amount of information I have obtained in my first three years of college here at LMU. Although I clearly do not know everything about biology, I most likely know more than most people outside of science.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
1. What was the purpose of these readings?
- The purpose of the Janovy reading was to explain the life of the author and his decision to become a naturalist. The reading also touches on the incredible development in science that has been made that help address questions on adaptation, cell structure, and physiology. Science is evidence-based, so research has helped assist in many of these discoveries. The writer talks about their fascination with the zoo and how college helped determine their aspiration to be a biologist. He goes on to share what it means to be a biologist. It requires a person to be observant and understand the great diversity in life. Biology should have a generalist approach to it.
- The Denning articles touch on IT and the industry need for computer professionals. This is likely due to the negative job structure attached to the field: long hours in front of a computer of programming. Programming allows professionals to understand the function of the computer. There are many sides to it, but a general knowledge of computer science is important for anyone in our current society that will soon have to get used to the great sweep of technological advancements that are being implemented into different work fields. The other Denning article talks about computing. It talks about the computing revolution beginning in the 1940s with tools, followed by methods in the 1980s, and then processes in the 2000s. The 1940s was the era of the first electronic digital computer. Computing is defined as the study of natural and artificial information processes. Computing includes computer science, computer engineering, informational technology, information science, and information systems.
2. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- I appeal most to the User. It describes me quite well, being a user of the products computer scientists help put together even though I am not one of those computer scientists. I use technology everyday and have a fair understanding of how to use it. I would consider myself an amateur, but do have knowledge working with different apps such as Microsoft, Pages, Keynote, and Excel.
3. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- Hierarchical Aggregation of larger entities being composed of smaller ones reminds me of the food pyramid. From (the top) of foods and drinks high in fat and oil to the bottom of grains and cereals. The pyramid also shows how many servings of each should be eaten to keep a balanced diet.
4. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- The passion that Janovy had from his youth to be a biologist and inform others on the role he plays as a Biologist. He explained what his field consists of and what others can understand about his work.
5. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- To be a biologist is to study the branch of science having to do with living organisms. I do consider myself a biologist because of my understanding of this branch of science but know that there is much more for me to learn. Biology covers a large amount of subjects such as physiology, marine biology, and urban ecology. My understanding of most of this information would consider myself a biologist.
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Iliana Crespin's Responses
Before Reading Denning Articles
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When hearing the term computer science, the first thing that comes to mind is programming. Computer science is a complex subject that can consist of hours and hours of trial and error. Programming has its own language and many people can easily grasp it. Others cannot do it as easily as others.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When older relatives or friends hear that term, the first thing that comes in their mind is complication. As mentioned before, computer science is complex and many older relatives complain about the new features of a phone. Since computer science is a part of the technological advances, it can get a little bit confusing to many who are not familiar with these changes.
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When younger relatives or friends hear this term, they think of technology. Many think about phones and new gaming systems that are involved with the complexity of coding/programming. Technology is a key factor in today's society and it is rapidly changing.
Before Reading Janovy Chapter
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- The first thing that comes to mind is the cell. The cell is the basic unit of life and it is the foundation of biology. It consists of multiple components that work together in order to fulfill functions. Without the cell, there wouldn't be complex systems, such as tissues and organs.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- Yes, I consider myself a biologist because I have studied about living things. I have started from knowing the general concept of biology to diving deeper into the different branches involved in this subject.
After Reading Denning Articles and Janovy Chapter
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- The purpose of the Denning Articles was to sway the reader to see the actual representation of computer science. The first article, Voices of Computing, brings up the idea that there is more than programming. It wants the reader to know that computer science has always linger on the myth that it deals with a bunch of codes. However, there is more to it. There are a lot of things that create this subject, and it wants the reader to broaden their knowledge on it. The second article moves into the more detailed version of computer science. It sets the stage that it is very similar to any natural science, such as physics. This is the case because it incorporates different natural sciences to create this specific subject. This leads on to better understand where computing first began and how it ends up to what it is today. For Janovy, the purpose of the reading is to explain what a biologist is and does in the field. It is explaining more about the "naturalist" views on things and what it means to the author. It contrasts to what the Denning Articles state.
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- The voice that seems to appeal to me the most is the "biologist aspect". As a bio major, I have taken many courses that fall under the "umbrella of biology". Biology is a very broad term and it consists of many different branches that the article tends to bring up. In this section, it really helps the reader to open their eyes and realize how biology can somehow incorporate itself in computer science.
- Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- The Search (Automation) principle can be applied to Guest Relations at a company. For instance, in Guest Relations at the Disneyland Resort, the employees are required to process a great deal of concerns within that time frame. Many of those concerns to be exactly the same or somewhat similar to each other. Therefore, they end up finding some sort of pattern to deal with these recurring issues.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- The most interesting thing about the Janovy reading is how the reader explains why they chose to become a naturalist. Also, it brings in the idea that biology somehow functions like religion. Many people state that science and religion does not go hand-in-hand, but Janovy was able to find examples how biology functions like religion.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- To be a biologist is a scientist who understands that there is more to "studying life". It is a scientist who takes a biological concept and dives in deeper to that concept by understanding what it is and the processes behind it. I consider myself a biologist because there is a lot of mystery within this subject that is yet to be discovered. I understand that biology goes beyond the horizon and stretches out to various locations.Icrespin (talk) 21:01, 4 September 2019 (PDT)
Ivy Macaraeg's Response
Before reading the Denning articles
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term computer science, what first comes to mind is coding. What also comes to mind are electronics, apps, futuristic technology.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- I think the first thing they would think about would be present technology, ie. iPhones, computers, 3D modeling.
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- I think the predominate idea would be VR technology, game technology, or space technology.
Before reading the Janovy chapter
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- Normally, what first comes to mind is cell anatomy and lab research.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- I do not usually consider myself a biologist because I think of biologists as those who work professionally in the field, either teaching or researching.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- To give a broader view of the science of computer technology/programming/science fields and careers to the general public who has an assumption of what they are.
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- The voice that appeals to me the most is the Computational Thinker.
- Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- Coordination is necessary with paint in a painting. Colors, different “entities,” have to cooperate to mix and present well in order to create an image.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- What was most interesting about the Janovy reading was the story about Janovy’s colleague who studies frogs in South America. Being a biologist sometimes has a negative connotation to it because some view it as a job in which you are not being a “conducive” member of society, but this is a fallacy. Wanting to know how the world works is a desire that many professionals share, whether that be in the sciences or humanities.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- To be a biologist means to wonder and search for the truths of the living world and how it works. I usually do not consider myself a biologist because I associate the word with professionalism, teaching and research being a full-time job, but given this definition, I should consider myself a biologist.
Imacarae (talk) 13:55, 4 September 2019 (PDT)
Michael Armas's Response
Before reading the Denning articles:
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term computer science, I naturally think about my minor in computer science. Specifically, I think about the experiences I've had solving problems with programs. Coding programs showed me that the possibilities are endless with computer science, and that problems can be solved with so much more ease when automated by a computer.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- I would assume they think simply coding or hacking. I don't envision them picturing the applications or possibilities of either. In some sense, I see them picturing the classic movie scene with someone typing at a computer with a black background and green characters!
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- Similarly, I see them envisioning coding or someone working with computers to make programs, but on a very simple level. Possibility, due the media and other technological advancements, a younger audience might think of self-driving cars, robots, or app development.
Before reading the Janovy chapter:
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- When I think of Biology, I think of the molecular aspects of biology. If its invisible to the naked eye, I find it interesting! Additionally, the functions of an organisms on a biochemical or molecular level are intriguing to me to understand why things happen on the most basic level.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- As a Biochemist, I do consider myself a biologist; I work every week doing enzyme research with yeast and E. coli cells. I would consider this to make me someone who studies life.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter:
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- The Denning articles address the type of people when considering computer science, rather than that what people consider computer science to be. For example, the first article lists out the types of people involved in the world of STEM. It separates users, computational thinkers, programmers, engineers, mathematicians, and scientists into categories to distinguish them from the stereotypes of which people may believe. The first article also discusses the the difference between information technology and how it is different from true computer science. Similarly, the second Denning Article talks about how information technology is becoming the more common form of computing, and that, because of this newfound adaptation of computing, it is being considered a natural science due to its similarity to the natural science (such as biology, which is also considered an information science!). It asks questions and frames our understanding of computing.
- The Janovy chapter really defines what it means to be a biologist from all angles. He tells of his upbringing as a biologist and what considered him to be one today. This chapter seems to be a long and somewhat existential definition of what biologist are while justifying certain things that would consider someone a biologist.
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- If I had to pick one voice, I would choose the Scientist. What really stood out to me was the diversity of the natural and life sciences, as well as for its mentioning of computational discoveries. Scientists are not solely limited to life sciences.
- Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- One of the seven principles that stood out to me was the hierarchal aggregation. This almost exactly applies to organismal science. For example, a human is made up of organs, which is made up of tissue, which is made up of cells, which are made up of cellular components, and at the smallest level, they are comprised of atoms. This is not only applied to biology, but to many other aspects of life, such as a royal hierarchy or job hierarchy.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- What I found very interesting about the Janovy chapter was his take on the biologist observation of everyday life, mostly because I consider myself a biologist and I agree that I now see the world in a different light. He writes about a biologist who will take a piece of bindweed back to a lab just to learn more about its properties. Similarly, I have a microscope in my room that I use for whatever I find around the house that I find interesting to observe.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- After reading the article, I believe being a biologist is much more than just looking through a microscope and observing organisms; It’s a mindset that is carried out throughout every day. A biologist has an observational eye that thinks about nature on a biological level. For example, whenever I see an animal with a certain trait, I always think about how this trait came to be from an evolutionary standpoint. I think about how long it took for this phenotype to become the common phenotype of millions or billions of years. So, yes, I would consider myself a biologist!
Marmas (talk) 21:31, 4 September 2019 (PDT)
Emma Young's Response
Journal Week 1 Response
Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions:
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I think of computer science I picture a guy madly typing on the computer, creating a string of coding that is gibberish to me. The code which magically does something like turn into a web page.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?#
- They probably imaging some young person typing and using the computer. They probably think of code as being a really complex and foreign idea that they could in no way ever understand.
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?#
- Maybe someone who designs apps or websites, someone who codes and works for a large corporation.
Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- When I here the term biology the first thing to come into my mind is diagrams weirdly enough. I see pictures of the human boy and other organisms anatomy and physiology. Then my mind moves to thinking about labs and research and studying.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- Yes I kind of do consider myself a biologist, but kind of like a junior biologist. I feel like I know a large amount about the discipline but that I have still so much to learn. I don’t think I will consider myself a true biologist until I have my degree in my hand.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- The purpose of these reading is to show that a large amount of the preconceived notions about Biology and Computer Sciences are either untrue or a gross underestimation of the range and effect of this disciplines. These readings give us new perspectives to look at and use to question our own views.
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- The voice of the engineer and the scientist seem to appeal to me the most. I think it is because they focus more on a physical process of computer science although now that I think back on the different voices all but the Last Voice were tied to a physical process.
- Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- The principle of compression makes me think of the little pellets you could leave in water and then they would expand into sponges in the shapes. They were typically an animal and you knew they were lets say a dinosaur in a condensed form but you did not see the whole thing until they fully expanded.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- The fact that he really pointed out that most biologist do there work out of pure interest and that while that makes it different from other research it does not make it unimportant. It is fascinating how biology seek out knowledge for knowledges sake.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- To be a biologist means that you see the world in a unique way and have a drive to discover more about it and the organisms in it. Biologist do this through through the scientific method and training but I think that drive is what really defines the center value of being a biologist. I would consider myself a biologist after reading the Janovy Chapter, because I see this interest in the natural world in myself.
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Aby Mesfin's Response
Before Denning Articles
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term computer science, my mind immediately thinks about not only programming and the coding languages that exist so that certain functions can be performed but also about understanding how computers physically operate and are able to perform these functions.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When older relatives think of computer science, the probably think about understanding the functions of a computer and how the device physically operates
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- Similar to the older relatives, younger relatives probably think about understanding the functions and operations of a computers when considering the term computer science.
Before Janovy Article
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term biology, my mind starts to think about molecular biology and the inner workings of cells
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- I do consider myself a biologist given that I am studying the subject and have researched under biology professors in a few laboratory settings.
After Denning and Janovy Articles
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- The purpose of the Denning articles was to shed light on how broad computer science is as a field. Though the majority of the population believes in the myth that computer science relates to coding and programming, Denning reveals that this subject simply studies how information is processed, and thus, relates to much more than just computers.
- The purpose of the Janovy study is to define what it means to be a biologist. Janovy accomplishes this through anecdotal and historical references in order to reshape our limited grasp of who biologists in a broader way that makes the term more approachable and applicable.
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- I was most drawn to the voice of the Scientists. As a senior Biology major, I have spent the past few years studying how life operates on a molecular level and have learned repeatedly how DNA stores information. However, it never even occurred to me to draw a bridge between the ability of a nucleus to store information and the ability of a computer to do the same. It was a concept that I always overlooked and never paid attention to.
- Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- The principle of Design can be applied to many other subjects. Architecture, in particular, relies on the hierarchy of material that serve as building blocks for large structures. Bricks come together to form walls, which come together to form rooms, which come together to form buildings.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- I was intrigued by Janovy’s thought experiment where he asks students to look carefully at the images of an art magazine. I appreciated how it acknowledges how that inherent and aesthetic beauty of nature not only lies in how living beings look but also how they exist.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- A biologists is a person who has a dedicated passion and connection to the natural world and explores it so that he or she can understand and appreciate it better. I do consider myself a biologist because I have always been intrigued by diversity of life that exists on the planet. Having been raised in the city, the natural landscape was never very accessible to me, so I always cherished moments where I was able to observe how life exists in a natural setting. I admire how free other living things are to simply roam.
Christina Dominguez's Response
Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions:
When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
When I hear computer science, I think of the behind the scenes aspect of creating a platform on a computer, such as a website or program.
When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
I would think that they are not positive what it is, but I imagine that it would be related to creating websites and anything else behind the internet.
When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
Younger relatives or friends emphasize the video game aspect of computer science or creating new programs that are innovative to the future of technology.
Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions:
When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
When I hear the term biology, I think of the way that living things and ecosystems come together in a community. I also think of the scientific aspect of these things and how we can study them to better learn how to allow biology to prosper in all aspects.
Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
I would consider myself a biologist. I am a senior biology major, and I feel that through my education I have been able to learn the scientific explanation of we know about biology. This has allowed me to apply that to a real-world setting, including research and my future profession.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
What was the purpose of these readings?
The purpose of these readings is to have a deeper understanding of what both computer science and biology mean. It can be easy to have a surface level understanding but the reality behind both goes much deeper. It can extend to places where before weren’t thought of to be related to these fields. For example, the Denning reading, “Computing is a Natural Science”, framed computer science in a way that allowed for a new perspective to be brought and broaden what was otherwise thought of as programming. The Janovy reading brought the term biologist to a new light by explaining a more selfless pursuit to constantly learn for the sake of the discipline.
Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
“The Scientist” is the voice that appealed to me the most. As a biology major, I have enjoyed the pursuit of learning about living organisms and how everything works together. I also enjoyed conducting research to learn more about the relationships between certain things and the potential to discover more is exciting.
Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
The principle, search (automation), can be applied to the subject of history. I am taking a class called the History of Health and Disease in American Culture. In class, we were discussing about putting ourselves into a space in time, such as the colonial era, in order to find why something was done a certain way from a large amount of possibilities to explain behaviors or actions that led to historical patterns or themes.
What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
The most interesting topic of the Janovy reading is the aspect of being a biologist that includes having a selfless desire to learn more of nature and hold it in high regards. It is an interesting contrast to the modern world that is focused on getting a job for personal gain and desire. He frames being a biologist as an act for humanity since the work of biology does to so much to sustain human life and our relationship to the planet.
What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
To be a biologist is to have a fundamental connection to organisms and the way in which they work together. It involves a sense of wonder and passion for the big picture of life, while examining the small things that make it. I would consider myself to be a biologist after these readings. Janovy speaks of early memories involving animals as a pattern in biologists. It is interesting that one of my earliest memories involves animals, as I have always felt a special love and compassion for animals that I hope to always integrate into my life. I would believe to have “an attachement to the world of living organisms” that Janovy explains biologists have (Janovy 9). Janovy also speaks of the research and teaching aspect of being a biologist. I would say I hold more emphasis on the research part but I believe that the pursuit of biology is an ever growing personal experience to discover more and develop personally.
Cdomin12 (talk) 21:28, 4 September 2019 (PDT)
Kaitlyn Nguyen's Response
Before reading the Denning articles
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- An area of science (and a language in itself) that makes up the technology the world heavily relies on today.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- Computer science in my father’s mind would be part of his identity - he majored in it during college, he excelled in it and used what he learned: programming, coding, etc. to create a secure space for document-imaging and that-alike.
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- Similar to me, when younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, I think the first thing that comes to mind is the word: technology. I think they are aware of how impactful technology has developed over time as a result of computer science.
Before reading the Janovy chapter
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- Biology is fundamentally the study of life, allowing us to learn about molecular, cellular, and physical characteristics and functions of organisms.
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- As I am currently a biology major, I consider myself a biologist. I may not hold myself in as high a regard as, say, Charles Darwin, but I believe I can add knowledge to the world whether it leaves a small or large footprint.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- I believe the purpose of these readings is to introduce the sciences and what it means to us, individually, and how we, as members of the sciences, can contribute our knowledge to the rest of society. For example, how we can change many of the biases that surround the sciences and respectfully acknowledge the accomplishments that are/have been made.
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- Of the different voices in the Voices of Computing article I've read, the two that appeal the most to me are The User and The Scientist. One of my earliest and most favorite of memories was when I got my first laptop and I have been an avid user of electronics ever since - learning how to use its programs, finding shortcuts to open, close, save, and print my files. However, as I entered university, I am more similar to The Scientist, utilizing computing in my data entry, finding analysis for my results, etc.
- Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- Computing is seen in the form of a discussion on an online forum for a literature class, where the principle "Communication" is seen. It offers a space for an array of opinion and open conversation to take place.
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- What I found the most interesting was the difference between "I am" versus "I do." Whilst finishing the reading, I kept recalling this section of the chapter. I notice many reasons for why students study Biology - or STEM for that matter - to become a doctor. It has less to do with the overall want to be an "I am" person, but more to do with holding a particular societal standing, thus categorizing into the "I do" person and subject to the hands of the employer. I learned through reading this that the identity of the biologist is important and cannot create actual change without partially being an "I am" person.
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- A biologist is not someone directly tied to the scientific realm - it can be anybody. A person not confined by rules and regulations, creates clear and legitimate work, and constantly investigates for new phenomena. I do consider myself a biologist even though I have not yet obtained my career yet, but I still work to reach those individual goals every day, regardless of the hurdles.
Knguye66 (talk) 20:58, 4 September 2019 Template:knguye66
Jonar Cowan's Response
Before Reading Denning Articles
- When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- Having attended multiple computer science classes, my understanding of the subject is the sytemactic way to create software using computer language.
- When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When my friends and older reletives hear the term computer science, they understand the concept as what makes the software run. The older generation believes computer science to be associated with AI and robots.
- When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- The younger relatives believe computer science to fall under the category of Terminator or along the lines what makes a computer run.
Before Reading the Janovy Chapter
- When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- The study of natural science (human anatomy, nature, cells, etc.)
- Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- No I do not consider myself a biologist, however I feel that I know more about biology than the average person and less than an expert in the field.
After Reading the Denning Articles and the Janovy Chapter
- What was the purpose of these readings?
- The reading consisted of understanding each subject more into depth and how they should be understood for the class
- Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- Out of the choices I prefer to be the user because I would rather enjoy the pleasure of interacting with the computer software. I have programming knowledge but it becomes very repetitive and difficult.
- Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- Coordination is seen in team sports in regards to making plays and outscoring the opponent with minimal effort. Other ideas would be a robot functioning and how each component makes a single contraption
- What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- The topics that come up interest me in a sense of how the role of a biologist differs from a technician. A biologist has the freedom to explore the natural world, in contrast to a technician that has to abide by a set of rules (computer language).
- What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- TO be a biologist means to have knowledge in the field of study. I do not consider myself a biologist but I do feel that I have more knowledge about biology than the average person. I feel to be a biologist, you must be extremely well-versed in the field
John Nimmers-Minor's Response
Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions
When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
A: When I hear computer science, I think of coding, data storage and analysis, the building and running of different types of computers for specific tasks, and creating programs for certain tasks through computer programming and coding.
When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
A: I would presume that my older relatives would think computer-based science, like spreadsheets, possibly coding or programming, and simply learning how computers work and operate.
When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
A: I think they assume computer science means game design, coding games/programs, and game development.
Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions
When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
A: When I hear the word biology, I think of the study and science of life itself. From something very small, like a cell, to the entire earth, our global ecosystem, and the many different habitats and their inhabitants across the globe.
Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
A: I would probably call myself a biologist because over the past 3-4 years I have been studying and researching life, whether it be plants, animals, cells, viruses, or anything in between.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions
What was the purpose of these readings?
A: I feel that the purpose of these readings is to expand my understanding of biology, connecting biology and computer science, and moving the popular view of computer science=coding or programming. In the Janovy reading, he challenges potential biologists to think about biology and life itself in a much more focused way while also imploring all who are interested in biology to branch out and look outside of the “sciences” to help expand their understanding and explaining of biology. The Denning readings also worked to not only view computer science and specifically computation as a probable option the could help bring together all information processes and fields of study, science or otherwise, but they also worked to stress that computation and computer science are on the rise in a very powerful and obvious way, so now is a prime time to begin learning and understanding the two fields before it hits a breaking point and becomes an everyday commodity.
Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
A: I feel that The User voice appeals to me the most because I connect with it the most. While I don’t “know” too much about computer science, I use the products of computer science every single day, so it is in the common interest of developers and myself for them to continue creating new things for me to utilize.
Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
A: Hierarchical aggregation is one of the primary items that must be understood when thinking about biology and microbiology. The unified cell theory states that every living thing is composed of cells, which is a direct example of Hierarchical aggregation.
What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
A: I found the fact that Janovy draws the line between Biologist and Technician at the thinking of the individual. He states that anyone could sequence DNA and look at microorganisms if given the proper equipment, but one cannot be a biologist if they do not find questions and observations that can lead to scientific ideas and studies in their everyday life. Janovy puts stress on recognizing the complexities of life in the most mundane or regular situations, such as walking through your campus or watching life outside of a pizza shop. I found his stance on biologists to be extremely interesting during my reading.
What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
A: To be a biologist is to be a student, thinker, and researcher of life and how life interacts with itself and the rest of the world. I would say that, after my reading, I am not a biologist, due to the fact that my average thoughts to not relate things back to biology or creating biological questions, however, I feel that a change in my thinking and a deeper understanding of areas of biology that I find intriguing is what I need to change myself from a biology student to a biologist.
DeLisa Madere's Response
When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term computer science, I immediately think of coding and designing different technological platforms. Computer science is a completely different language than what I am used to seeing including a series of numbers, letters, and different characters encoding for specific functions. It is the behind-the-scenes makeup of what we use in our everyday lives such as websites, video games, programming, and many other things.
When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When older relatives or friends think of computer science, I think they are thinking of it as a coding system just like I am. I think they think of it as mostly video game design rather than the other programs that it can entail.
When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- When younger relatives or friends think of it, I think they do not even understand what it is. They may only think that it is literally, as it says, science revolving computers. They may think of it as dealing with the physical aspect of fixing computers, but not actually creating programs.
When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- When I hear the term biology, I immediately think of the study of life. Biology is all about living and nonliving organisms that make up ecosystems. It is comprised of both things that we are unable and able to see with our bare eyes. Along with biology, I also think of the different functions that come along with these biotic and abiotic factors and how they contribute to the ecosystem altogether.
Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- I would consider myself a biologist considering I have learned a lot of necessary skills to be a biologist. Biology does not have to be about working in labs all the time, it can also consist of questions that a person may have in regard to the ecosystem. Scientists in general never has to have a direct impact and I believe it is the same way for being a biologist.
What was the purpose of these readings?
- The purpose of these readings was to have more of an appreciation for the intermingling of biology and computer science. Often these two subjects can get overlooked and are most of the time very separated, so these texts really reminded readers of why computer science and biology are important and of why they work so well together.
Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- I can really resonate with the User because I like being able to test new things but that other people have created. Technology is a pretty cool idea to think about and when I am put with a new advancement, I immediately think of how it works as I am using it. I would not be able to build it or compute it myself, but I can use it and figure out how it was built from the functions that it has.
Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.
- The principle of Compression can be applied in our day-to-day life because it is very important to have clear and efficient communication. Sometimes the overall message that someone is trying to get at especially with debating can get lost due to the elongation of the argument, so compressing information can help with having more efficient communication.
What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- What I found interesting from the Janovy reading was the whole idea of who a biologist is. When I think of a biologist, I think of someone who has been through the training and who is professionally titled a “biologist”, but Janovy explains that a biologist is someone who is just curious about certain things pertaining to life such as interesting organisms, DNA, or even just processes of living in general. This concept has made think of my place as a biologist and the simple fact that I may have been one ever since I was younger. This concept also makes me think of titles in general. Once a person is given a title of “biologist”, they immediately think its for professionals only when really anyone has the capacity to be a biologist.
What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?
- A biologist is someone who is curious about life and how things live. It does not have to be a fairly complicated question about life but rather a simple one like “what do ladybugs do to the environment”. After reading all these texts, I definitely consider myself as a biologist because I have always been curious about ecosystems and who lives in them and I continue to spark my curiosity as I am advancing further in my Biology courses. Dmadere (talk) 23:54, 4 September 2019 (PDT)
Marcus Avila's Response
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Before reading the Denning articles (on your honor), answer the following questions;
When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?
- Artificial intelligence and robots.
When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- Probably the falling green binary from Matrix.
When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?
- Ipads and iphones but nothing about how they work because they do not have experience with earlier technology.
Before reading the Janovy chapter (on your honor), answer the following questions;
When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?
- A basic picture of a cell with organelles
Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?
- Yes because I have worked in a lab and know more than the common person about biology.
After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter, answer the following questions:
What was the purpose of these readings?
- These readings help me understand the connection between computer science and its roots in science, specifically biology.
Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?
- The voice of the Engineer appeals to me the most because I am interested in how things work and how various components come together forming a unit.
Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life. The Hierarchical Aggregation principle resembles the various branches in society that is organized into the government and the people who are governed, both of which have different sub-sections like the various government departments and the various occupations people go into.
What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?
- The statement about how some people have lived to see science fiction become reality struck me because I believe I undergo the same experience, but am not as shocked. I think people today are conditioned to see new technologies and be slightly more accepting if that technology is justifiable, rather than simply being afraid of the change.
What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not? To be a biologist means to understand the basics of biology and experimentation, all while having an interest in contributing to the topic. I do consider myself a biologist because I have been trained as one and am interested in learning about the topic in hopes of making my own contributions. Mavila9 (talk) 23:59, 4 September 2019 (PDT)
