I am currently a senior studying Computer & Information Technology at Purdue University. My concentration is in network engineering, which has allowed me to have courses in wireless communications, network administration and security, and learn to install and configure networks. Having a career in technology has opened a lot of doors for me, and I have been able to work in places I never imagined. I have had awesome summer internships with Royal Bank of Canada in New York City and with Chevron in Houston, Texas. I have also been able to travel to different computing conferences across the U.S.
Back when I was in my senior year of high school trying to figure out what I wanted to major in, I knew I wanted to study something in technology, but I was intimidated because I had never taken a computer programming course. Now that I am in my senior year at the university, I know that I chose the right major, and I made the best decision in choosing a career in technology. All you need is the desire to learn. Computing and programming skills can be learned by everyone!
Science and Technology are more than just subjects, they shape the world around us. Our world is beginning to revolve around the Science and Technology industry. When a young Latina chooses to become a part of career fields involving Science and Technology or incorporate it into other fields, they are choosing to help shape our world. In addition to the high-paying wages that come with those career, there is the opportunity to do more and to be more. The more diversity in Science and Technology fields, the more different points of view and different ways of solving problems.
