Computer Technologies
Computer and information technologies (I.T.) are a vital part of today’s society. Although the essential groundwork for the industry was established during World War II, I.T. really came of age in the 90s and has continued to be one of the fastest growing industries of the new millennium. There are many different aspects to information technology including software and hardware design, web design and development, database programming, networking, and much more. Technicians tend to specialize in niche areas of the industry, while those more interested in the business of I.T. tend to move around a bit more.
On the technical side, computer engineers design and develop applications and systems software, which are instructions that tell a computer what to do, step by step. These applications are found in all aspects of society from consumer products to a diverse range of business and government uses. Computer engineers use special codes and languages to write software to make it operational.
Another popular aspect of I.T. is web design. Web designers use type, images, and other visual devices to create a digital interface that is easily navigable by an end user. Web design is as much a creative field as it is a technical one. It is also a highly competitive industry that has been the subject of significant outsourcing.
These are just a few examples of the kinds of careers in the I.T. industry. Change happens fast and new techniques and applications are being developed every day. A career in I.T. could take you any number of different places, often overlapping with other industries. For instance, marketing or finance professional are increasingly employing experts at "data mining" to develop techniques for analyzing massive amounts of consumer data that may reveal ideas for a new product or investment. In the green space, experts are turning to the I.T. industry for sustainability solutions. If you're looking for a dynamic career with unlimited possibilities, I.T. could be the place for you.
A Discovery intern could work with a team of professional computer engineers working on a program to create something new or come up with a solution for software that already exists. Interns in this field may find themselves overseeing web design, complex software such as Java, C, and C++. Interns could gain hands on experience developing their own software, writing the code with professionals coaching them along the way.
Past computer technology Discovery Interns have:
- Gained experience in computer hardware and software projects
- Gained hands-on experience with search engine marketing campaigns
- Shadowed a graphic artist while assisting creatively and physically on Web Design projects
- Assisted with Technical support (IT) and computer programming projects
- And much, much more...
Testimonials
I worked for a major media
group. My mentor gave me a lot of independence and trust. I had a lot
of my own projects in the media marketing department, including
developing website content. I did a lot more than getting coffee and
doing busy work. I learned a lot!
- Erika
At my internship, I have learned a variety of things ranging from
building databases to building computers. The field of video based web
design and publishing has turned out to be a wider field than I ever
imagined
- Andrew
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