FOREWORD
h c e t e h t e t a e r C of tomorrow
science peta wyeth Computerty Dean, researcher and Depu , QUT Faculty of Science
science is essentia l for add ressing some of the critical ch allenges we fac e as a societ y – and sof tware development is a key role in this field. Th at’s why I’m excited to sha re this Job Kit with you, and I hope it wi ll inspire you to ex plore fur ther the exc iting world of computer science and the opportu nit ies available to you as a sof tware developer.
Software solutions QUT / SHUTTERSTOCK
phd (computer science), university of queensland
i believe computer science is essential for addressing some of the critical challenges we face as a society”
s taken me into the world More recent ly, my job ha tion and leadership, of academic administra e as Deputy Dean of the including my current rol T. This has given me a lot Facult y of Science at QU with students, educators of experience in working exciting and inspiring and researchers to create s. educational environment cou rag ing the next en ut abo ate on I am pa ssi and leaders in computer generation of thi nkers I bel ieve computer science and technology.
Peta Wyeth Computer science resear cher and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science, QUT
bachelor of informa technology, universtion ity of queensland
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