Technology plays a critical part in most businesses and so computer science education is more important than ever for all students. This series of videos highlights a wide variety of fields and careers in Virginia where computer science knowledge and skills help people solve problems and create unique solutions. Lesson extension activities for each video will help middle and high school students further explore these opportunities in Virginia and beyond!
This video explores how a PhD student in the School of Pharmacy at VCU uses computer science and virtual reality to improve patient outcomes.
Lesson extension: Healthcare: Using Computer Science to Improve Patient Outcomes
This video explores autonomous cars with a research scientist, engineer, and team lead at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI).
Lesson extension: Autonomous Cars: Human-computer Interaction
This video explores data science with a data scientist and high school student both volunteering their time at a Girls’ Geek Day in Charlottesville.
Lesson extension: Data Science: Telling a Story with Your Data
From welding and paint simulators to virtually designing and creating parts for ships, this video explores how the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School incorporates computer modeling and simulations to give apprentices hands-on experience in a safe and clean environment.
Lesson extension: Digital Shipbuilding: Learning Through Digital Simulations
This video explores how GigaBeam Networks is expanding and improving the quality of internet access in rural Virginia by providing fiber optic internet connectivity to its customers as well as highlighting some of the jobs available in this industry.
Lesson extension: Building Rural Networks: Improving Internet Access