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Author note: I’m “replaying” this post in honor of Computer Science Education Week. It originally appeared here over 3 years ago.
Today was “career day” in my daughter’s 3rd grade classroom. A few privileged parents were invited to attend and answer questions about their professions, press-conference style.
Among those on a panel of nine parents, the panelists that saw the most action included the Dog Trainer, the Duke Life Flight Nurse, and…the SAS Software Manager.
If it surprises you that the software manager profession is very interesting to 9-year-olds, welcome to the club. Personally, I wanted to hear more from the CFO of Carquest and the car dealership owner who specializes in Hummers and Porsches (and who has an EVO on his lot — that revelation prompted excited gasps from many of the boys).
Still, I was honored to answer the students’ many questions. Here is a sampling of their questions and my answers.
Continue reading “What’s my line? (CSEdWeek edition)”
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