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Prepare to be an innovator, an algorithmic thinker, and a data-fluent collaborator who can design virtual worlds or imagine new technologies that will benefit others.
Nina served as president of the Clark Competitive Computing Club, a group that use their technological skills to help close the gap between the computer and data science fields and the rest of the Clark community.
“We are trying to promote a sense of community. I feel like there’s a stereotype among people in tech that computer science majors don’t talk. They sit in their rooms. They code all day.”
“We’re trying to break that stereotype.”
Nina also attended alumni networking events designed to support the next generation of computer scientists.
“It was truly eye-opening to discover that many of our alumni, despite holding degrees in computer science, have spent minimal to no time during their careers actively involved in coding.”
“It was such a practical and informative discussion facilitated by individuals who have achieved remarkable success following their graduation from Clark.”
Nina Carlson ’24
Majors: Computer Science, Economics
If you had told Nina during her first year that she’d secure a job in high-tech before graduating, she wouldn’t have believed you.
She was planning to major in economics, but her parents encouraged her to take computer science classes. She enjoyed them so much that the Career Connections Center suggested she make computer science her second major.
Nina served as president of the Clark Competitive Computing Club, a group that use their technological skills to help close the gap between the computer and data science fields and the rest of the Clark community.
“We are trying to promote a sense of community. I feel like there’s a stereotype among people in tech that computer science majors don’t talk. They sit in their rooms. They code all day.”
“We’re trying to break that stereotype.”
Nina also attended alumni networking events designed to support the next generation of computer scientists.
“It was truly eye-opening to discover that many of our alumni, despite holding degrees in computer science, have spent minimal to no time during their careers actively involved in coding.”
“It was such a practical and informative discussion facilitated by individuals who have achieved remarkable success following their graduation from Clark.”
Nina Carlson ’24
Majors: Computer Science, Economics
If you had told Nina during her first year that she’d secure a job in high-tech before graduating, she wouldn’t have believed you.
She was planning to major in economics, but her parents encouraged her to take computer science classes. She enjoyed them so much that the Career Connections Center suggested she make computer science her second major.
Nina served as president of the Clark Competitive Computing Club, a group that use their technological skills to help close the gap between the computer and data science fields and the rest of the Clark community.
“We are trying to promote a sense of community. I feel like there’s a stereotype among people in tech that computer science majors don’t talk. They sit in their rooms. They code all day.”
“We’re trying to break that stereotype.”
“Using your voice is vital. Don’t be afraid to speak up in class. Stand your ground and be assertive when necessary.”
—Nina Carlson
The future of tech is interdisciplinary
Our game design program is currently ranked No. 3 in the world by The Princeton Review.
Game Studio
The interactive media curriculum is centered around this course that provides a unique hands-on development environment culminating with a formal interactive title to be released. Students gain experience working as part of a game studio team with various departments, leads, development infrastructure, and real-world demands.
The Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design
Opened in the fall of 2023, the Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design houses an AR/VR lab, recording areas, a multimedia gallery, makerspace, robotics lab, flexible classroom spaces, and labs that support inquiry in the fields of data science and analytics, computer science, network simulation, and graphic design.
The Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design is home to the Becker School of Design and Technology, Computer Science, and Visual and Performing Arts programs.
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