Within the realm of computer science research, a significant evolution has occurred, transitioning computing from a purely technical field to a socio-technical discipline integrating human and societal issues. This evolution has given rise to emerging areas such as AI, HCI, and bioinformatics, sparking discussions on how computing impacts various industries and the future of work. Additionally, the integration of ethics and data science into research areas like health, security, and transportation highlights the interdisciplinary nature of modern computer science research.
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A Discussion of A Discussion of Computer Science Research Directions Computer Science Research Directions Bobby Schnabel CEO, ACM CUNY Computer Science Faculty, Nov. 3, 2017
Outline Outline The Evolution of Computer Science Research, Part I Transformation of Computing to a Socio-Technical Field The Evolution of Computer Science Research, Part II (Some) Emerging Areas of Computer Science Research Two Broader, Related Topics to Think About How Computing Impacts Other Industries Technology and the Future of Work Discussion - Throughout
Graphics Databases Security Prog Lang Op Sys Theory Soft Eng Sci Comp HCI AI
BIO Health Graphics Databases Prog Lang Op Sys Theory Security Enter tain ment Media Soft Eng Sci Comp HCI AI Transportation
Transformation of computing from a Transformation of computing from a technical field to a socio technical field to a socio- -technical field technical field A discipline which initially and for many decades was overwhelmingly technical is becoming increasingly integrated with human and societal issues Transition started decades ago with personal computers Accelerated by use of computing for basic human activities such as social networking, health/elder care, autonomous vehicles,
Ethics BIO Health BIO Health Graphics Graphics Sociology Anthropology Databases Databases Prog Lang Op Sys Theory Theory Security Security Prog Lang Op Sys Enter Entertain- ment tain ment Media Media Local Cultures Sci Comp Sci Comp Soft Eng Soft Eng Psychology HCI AI HCI AI Transportation Transportation Law
Ethics Data Science BIO Health BIO Health Graphics Graphics Statistics Sociology Anthropology Databases Databases Prog Lang Op Sys Theory Theory Security Security Prog Lang Op Sys Enter Entertain- ment tain ment Media Media Local Cultures Sci Comp Sci Comp Soft Eng Soft Eng Psychology HCI AI HCI AI Transportation Transportation Law
Some Emerging Areas of Computer Science Research Some Emerging Areas of Computer Science Research Big Optimization optimizing AI / ML models High performance computing data / simulation Intelligent cybersecurity Social Intelligence Digital Preservation Ethics and AI Quantum computing & communication New conventional architectures Augmented & virtual reality Deep neural nets, including theory Robotics fine grain manipulation Intelligent ML (without training sets) Human identification and motion recognition
Disruptive Impacts of Computing Advances Disruptive Impacts of Computing Advances Example: Autonomous, Accident Free Vehicles Example: Autonomous, Accident Free Vehicles Industries seriously impacted: Driving Careers (taxi, truck, bus) Auto repair Auto insurance Parking garages Driver-training schools Steel Entertainment Other interesting examples: smart homes, drones, healthcare,
Technology and the Future of Work Technology and the Future of Work Some endangered jobs (indicative range): Finance (analysis, insurance, accounting, cashier) Drivers (truck, taxi) Manufacturing Construction (bricklaying, roofing, ) Line cooks Paralegal Global impact, varying estimates, high % Will new jobs arise to replace, or will there be a need for universal basic income, or ?
