Author: Caitlin Moy
As a linguistics major, I’ve always loved testing the boundaries of language design, especially fascinated by constructed languages, or “conlangs.” Consciously devised languages, conlangs may be created with the intent to solve a linguistic problem in a unique way, like Esperanto, the self-proclaimed universal second language for world peace, or they may be created as an addition to a fictional environment, like Klingon, the Star Trek creation which boasts around twenty fluent speakers to date.
Programming languages, on the other hand, are all consciously devised; However, there is certainly a division between practical, widely-used languages, like Java…
In a world where nearly every part of our lives is slowly becoming digitized, it should come as no surprise that technology-related jobs are expected to increase in demand by over 20% over the next ten years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This increased demand comes with its own set of challenges and increased competition within the field, a path that takes great diligence, skill, and persistence to navigate successfully. This is a path many of us will find ourselves traversing throughout our college years, whether it be for internships, co-ops, part-time jobs, etc. — the opportunities…
Hi there! Rutgers WiCS is now on Medium.
Rutgers Women in Computer Science provides a community in which women feel empowered to create with code. Our network connects female undergraduates to a social community, professional opportunities, and each other. WiCS is open to any student at Rutgers, regardless of gender, who is interested in computer science and supportive of women in tech. As a member of WiCS, you will be able to network with other computer science undergraduate students as well as computer science graduate students and faculty during our events throughout the year.
WiCS writers will pen down their…
Rutgers WiCS
An inclusive network of women in tech at Rutgers University seeking a supportive community and professional development. https://rutgerswics.org/
