Systems analysts design networks that link computers together, enabling their users to access and exchange information quickly. Computer science professionals need to be able to think logically, communicate effectively, and deal with many complex tasks at once.

As computer applications expand, systems analysts, computer scientists, and database administrators are projected to be the among the fastest growing occupations. Relevant work experience and a bachelor´s degree are prerequisites for many jobs; for more complex jobs, a graduate degree is preferred.
(Source: U.S. Department of Labor)

Bethune-Cookman, ERAU part of charge to alter Web
The computer data pours in at one gigabyte per hour -- weather forecast models, satellite imagery and radar information.

Tech terms need to be simplified
It almost seems the folks in that industry go out of their way to come up with the most arcane, indecipherable terms imaginable to describe their products and the components that go into them.

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Career Options and Opportunities: What´s in Your Future?
Just a few decades ago, after a person graduated from high school or college, he or she probably chose a job and settled into it-and stuck with it! Changing careers was not a thing most people considered. Nowadays, however, it´s not uncommon for people to change careers one or more times between graduation and retirement.

Systems Analysts, Computer Scientists, and Database Administrators - Occupational Outlook Handbook
The rapid spread of computers and information technology has generated a need for highly trained workers to design and develop new hardware and software systems and to incorporate new technologies.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos042.htm

Careers in Computing
Your success will depend on the level of effort you put into your education and training. Make the most of your opportunities now for a future in Computing.
http://www.computer.org/education/careers.htm

Careers in Computer Science
The computer industry is a growth industry that shows no signs of slowing dow in the next decade. There are so many avenues open to computer science graduates that it is hard to choose and hard to know where to begin. Your decision will be considerably easier if you know what the jobs are and what they entail.
http://www.cs.oswego.edu/careers.html

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University. The School´s mission is to educate students at all levels: BS, MS, and PhD.
http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dedicated to advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.
http://web.mit.edu/

School of Computer Science, University of Central Florida
The mission of the Computer Science program is to educate majors in the principles and practices of computer science, preparing them for graduate school, for careers in software development and computing systems technology, and for a lifetime of learning.
http://www.cs.ucf.edu/

Discovery School´s Puzzlemaker
Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, crossword and math puzzles using your word lists.
http://www.puzzlemaker.com/

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