Episode 50: Teaching Computer Science & Preparing to Enter the Workforce with Professor Eva Sofianos
Key Points From This Episode: Introducing today’s guest, Eva Sofianos. Eva tells us a little bit more about herself. Some of the challenges Eva is facing teaching her students remotely. Eva talks about her day-to-day tasks as a remote lecturer. Hear about the other courses Eve teaches at the college. Why Java is the preferred choice for learning institutions across the United States. The advantages of going through Eva’s degree program. What it’s like behind the scenes as a lecturer. How Eva creates opportunities for people with limiting backgrounds. Eva shares how you can make a transition from Java to Python. Areas outside of coding where Eva provides value to her students. What Brian and Eva appreciate about their tech educational background. Stay tuned for this week’s picks! Tweetables: “I look forward to the day that we will all be back in the classroom together. They're trying. I'm trying. We're all trying together. I do see how challenging it is from the student’s perspective.” — @EvaSofianos [0:04:50] “When you graduate you do know a lot more than when you started, but if you don't go out and explore further, you'll never be able to really learn. It's on-the-job that you really learn things.” — @EvaSofianos [0:09:29] “Getting a bachelor's in computer science is much more than just being able to program. It's understanding the connection between the hardware and the software.” — @EvaSofianos [0:18:14] “Find what you love, if you're lucky enough to be able to work hard and be in that industry, whatever it is, you can have a happy and successful career life.” — @EvaSofianos [0:44:10] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Enjoy the Vue on Twitter Enjoy the Vue Eva Sofianos on LinkedIn Eva Sofianos on Twitter IBM Cornell Lehman Volume Master The Queen's Gambit Schitt's Creek Queen of the South Ethan Becker Kurumi - Mr. Children Special Guest: Eva Sofianos.Support Enjoy the Vue