Direct to Discovery - What is it like to be a computer research scientist?
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About this event
What does a computer research scientist do?
How do computer scientists solve new and unique problems?
How is the next generation of technology created?
Join us as we learn from Georgia Tech Research Institute Research Scientist, Eric Soto, about how computer research scientists create new solutions in computing and technology. This free session will be held via BlueJeans Events from 10-10:45 am on January 26, 2021.
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About Eric Soto:
Eric Soto is a Research Scientist II at Georgia Tech Research Institute. He uses his extensive expertise to create new computational and technical solutions for GTRI's clients, such as the Department of Justice, FBI, Georgia Emergency Management Agency, and the Georgia Department of Community Health - among others. A self-described "jack of all trades", Mr. Soto leverages his ability to bring together different fields of knowledge to create novel solutions for exciting challenges facing various organizations. Mr. Soto is a Georgia Tech alum in Computer Science and Human Computer Interaction.
About STEM@GTRI
STEM@GTRI is the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s K12 outreach program. Funded by the State of Georgia, the mission of STEM@GTRI is to inspire, engage, and impact Georgia educators and students by providing access to experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Through meaningful partnerships and collaborations, we strive to increase STEM literacy, improve student academic performance in STEM subjects, provide awareness of and encourage students to pursue educational and career opportunities in STEM fields, and provide resources for teachers to strengthen their STEM-related curriculum.
The Direct to Discovery K12 Computer Science Careers Series - There's More Than You Think! focuses on highlighting the diverse roles and individuals that make up the computer science and information technology landscape as a way to build interesting in technology careers and foster a sense of tech-identity among K12 students. Learn more about STEM@GTRI and Direct to Discovery at https://gtri.gatech.edu/stem.
Organizer STEM@GTRI
Organizer of Direct to Discovery - What is it like to be a computer research scientist?
Funded by the State of Georgia, the mission of STEM@GTRI is to inspire, engage, and impact Georgia educators and students by providing access to experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Funded by the State of Georgia, the mission of STEM@GTRI is to inspire, engage, and impact Georgia educators and students by providing access to experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). STEM@GTRI is part of Georgia Tech Research Institute, the non-profit, applied research arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology.
