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Developing the tools and

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technologies of tomorrow…

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requires hard work today.

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Computer and information research scientists

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invent new approaches to computing

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technology and improve the

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use of existing technology.

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They study complex computing problems,

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and are often at the forefront of

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solving them for business, science,

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medicine, and other fields.

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These research scientists build algorithms,

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or sets of instructions that

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tell a computer what to do.

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They may use an algorithm to

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develop a new computing language,

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create programs to control robots,

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and simplify the ways people

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interact with computers.

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Their work often leads to

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technological advancements,

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such as better networking technology,

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faster computing speeds,

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and improved information security.

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In general, computer and information

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research scientists work at a

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more theoretical level than

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other computer professionals.

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Computer and information research scientists

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work for the federal government,

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computer systems design firms,

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research and development departments,

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and for colleges and universities.

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Most positions are full time.

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Most computer and information

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research scientists need a need a

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master’s degree in computer science or a

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related field, such as computer engineering.

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For federal government jobs,

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a bachelor’s degree may be sufficient.