Description: 
This program highlights deaf or hard-of-hearing professionals who spoke to University of Washington Summer Academy students about their experience obtaining advanced degrees and pursuing careers in computer science. Each speaker discusses their experiences as deaf or hard-of-hearing people in the computing industry.

There are a variety of computing careers in industry and academia, including those that require skills in animation, games, and robotics. The Summer Academy will specifically explore animation and will provide an opportunity for students to speak with deaf and hard of hearing persons who are already working in various computing fields.

Related Links:
2008 Summer Academy for Advancing Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Computing

Runtime:00:13:14

Rating:TV-G