The other CompSci I'm taking: 104Computer Science 108 - Spring 2007
Whitney Mickens
My name is Whitney Mickens.
I'm a Junior at Duke University
I am from a little town called Timberlake located about 45 minutes north of Durham going toward Virginia. The town is known for its tobacco agriculture. That's about it.
CompSci Autobiography
When did you first start using a computer? I really don't remember specifically, but I'm positive it was in elementary school.What kinds of computers have you used? macs, pc's
How do you use computers on a daily basis? email, blackboard, weather, some shopping
What event(s) made you interested in studying computer science? I attended a Pre-College Program at Carnegie Mellon University my Sophmore and Junior years in high school, and was introduced to game design. I've been hooked since then.
What do you think a computer scientist does on a daily basis? The first thing that comes to mind is program all day long.
Describe your best (or worst) programming experience; what made it so good (or so bad)? The worst would be my entire experience in CompSci 100E. I was lost the entire time.
Describe your most (or least) favorite programming project; what made it so appealing (or so unappealing)? My most appealing project would have to be my current project in ECE 196. I have the opportunity to work with Racheal Brady and learn how to use Virtools.
How do you see yourself using computers in the future? Creating virtual simulations.