ak10+@andrew.cmu.edu (Andrew Joseph Kompanek) (02/08/89)
Carnegie Mellon recently announced the formation of an independant
college of Computer Science which WILL offer graduate programs in Software
Engineering. Nothing has been said about an undergraduate program but I'm
crossing my fingers. Considering CMU's resources and the existence of the
(controversial) Software Engineering Institute (SEI), I've no doubt that
the program will be worth a look-see. Incidentally, Carnegie Mellon also
offers (will offer) a PhD in Robotics.
I'm hoping that the powers-that-be will come to realize that a diverse
background (starting at the UNDERgraduate level) in both CS and Engineering
is important. Right now, I have to choose between Elec/Comp Engineering and
Computer Science, although it seems to me I get short-changed no matter which
program I eventually choose.
Currently, I work as research assistant in CMU's Robotics Institute
and I have a pretty good idea of what I would like to do in the future...
but I have no idea how I'm going to get the background. There aren't
enough hours in the day to work, and pursue a double (triple?!?) major.
Quote from a Robotics Engineer: "If it doesn't have a mouse and a keyboard,
he's clueless" (of a Computer Scientist)
Drew (ARPA: ak10+@andrew.cmu.edu)
(Confused/Concerned UnderGrad)
A good engineer must also be a good scientist, and good scientist must be
good engineer. As for managers...