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I was born and raised in Utah and am the oldest of 6 kids (me, four girls, and a brother). My parents have taught me to be a gentleman and a scholar, which I have tried to implement throughout my life. I love playing, writing, and listening to music of all kinds. I'm currently studying computer science at Brigham Young University (BYU) because I love math, most sciences (I'm not a big biology fan), and technology. Of course my blog title screams nerdy, and I'm sure you'll pick up on that reading through my blog! Below is a link to view some of my favorites.See favorites
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I promise my blog title operates under a completely understandable principle, even if it is super nerdy! The basic principle is this: I realize that my life constitutes an extremely small existence in context of the relatively gigantic world population, but I want to connect the small instances and principles I learn in my life to a bigger picture that involves more than just myself. I also would like to remember some of the significant (and insignificant) events of my life, and since I'm terrible at writing in a journal this seemed like a fun way to do it!Please excuse the construction: I'm still working on the blog layout
I'm a Mormon
The natural question that always follows the mention of my Utah background is whether or not I'm a Latter-day Saint (commonly known as a 'Mormon'). If the signs I have placed all throughout my blog don't give it away, then I'll clear it up: I am indeed a member of the LDS Church, and I owe all of my happiness to God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. I highly encourage everyone to check out the 'I'm a Mormon' tab and or lds.org for more details!My Links/Pages
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Women + Computer Science = ?
Analysts have concerned themselves with the small women-to-men ratio in the computer science field. Why? The answer is twofold: the growing issue of gender equality (specifically in employment situations), and America's drive to lead out in scientific research. We should wisely consider the effects of pushing more women into computer-related fields. Research shows (and common sense confirms) that men and women differ in some fundamental ways. Research also indicates that each gender solves problems differently. Women are just as competent as men--I accept this without question. However, perhaps women constitute a smaller percentage of this field because their talents are better utilized elsewhere (be it in the home or in other occupations, I see no significant difference). In other words, capitalistic natural selection may be responsible for gender imbalance in computer science. I don't mean to suggest that the economy would suffer if women computer scientists increased in number, but I do submit that such might be less efficient. I'm all in favor of placing more women in my field, provided its effects are positive. Let's just make sure not to allow the sheer momentum of the gender equality movement to overrun sound logic and experience.
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