Are You Interested in Computer Science?
Computer science blends science, technology, engineering and math. It is about learning how computers and programs work, how they can be used to solve different types of problems, and how to develop new ways to use technology. Across the vast field of computer science, opportunities are rapidly growing to advance areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, cloud computing, cybersecurity and much more.
“The work I do is automated image understanding. We’re trying to teach computers to understand what humans see in images.”
Dr. Katie Rainey
Machine Learning Specialist
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Types of Careers in Computer Science
5G Network Engineer
Air Defense Management
Artificial Intelligence Engineer or Researcher
Automation Programmer
Biotechnology
Biostatistician
Cable Systems Installer or Maintainer
Combat Documentation or Production Specialist
Computer and Information Systems
Computer Network Architect
Computer or Information Research Scientist
Computer or Detection Systems Repairer
Computer Scientist
Computer Support Technician
Cryptologic Cyberspace Intelligence Analyst
Cyber Network Defender
Cyber Operations Specialist
Cyber System Engineer
Cyber Warfare Technician
Cybersecurity Specialist
Directed Energy Systems Engineer
Electronic Warfare Specialist
Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Information Technology Specialist
Intelligence Specialist
Machine Learning Scientist
Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer
Satellite Communication Systems
Technical Writer
Watercraft Operator
Web Developer
Plus Many More!
Computer Science Jobs in Action at the DoD
Alan VanNevel
Research PhysicistNaval Air Warfare Center
Computer Vision: Teaching Machines to Recognize Images
Teaching computers to see more like humans is the job of Alan VanNevel and his team of scientists at a Navy research laboratory in Chino Lake. They have created some amazing pattern recognition programs—using math.
Learn More About Computer Science Through These Opportunities
Computer Science Intern Program
The National Security Agency's (NSA) Computer Science Intern Program is a 12-week immersive internship open to undergraduate and graduate students. Interns are assigned projects that contribute to the NSA's mission, such as big data, computer and network security, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
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Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
The National Security Agency's Stokes Educational Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors planning on majoring in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.
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