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At Your Fingertips

Computer Science Roadtrip

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Follow along as Megan, Sage, and Devohne—three young adults eager to explore the opportunities available to them in the computer science industry—travel across the country to talk with software engineers, data scientists, professors, product managers, and more. Fueled by the National Science Foundation, “At Your Fingertips” follows these three young people on a journey to carve out their unique space in the world of computer science. Their stories and those of the inspiring people they meet are proof people underrepresented in the computer science field are a key part of driving the industry forward as a whole. <br> <br />If you’re a parent, teacher, or student looking for educational resources that will help you dive deeper into the topics and themes in this documentary, check out our <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/archive.roadtripnation.com/roadtrip/v2/computer-science/At_Your_Fingertips_Viewing_Guide.pdf" target="_blank">viewing guide.</a> 

Welcome to the burgeoning, evolving world of computer science.

Follow three young people from backgrounds underrepresented in computer science as they explore how to break into the field. Along the way, they learn how others have found their own unique places in the burgeoning world of computer science. Their journey, powered by the National Science Foundation, is sure to inspire as they discover the many ways to find success and fulfillment in the world of computer science. 

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Kathrina Maribao

Olubunmi 'Boomie' Odumade

Devonte Cunningham

Computer science is going to end up touching every single point of what we do. &gt;&gt; Because computer science is in the intersection of so many different fields, it gives us the ability to impact a lot of people. &gt;&gt; What I love about computer science is the problem solving and the creativity. &gt;&gt; We can't have innovation and discovery without a lot of different voices at the table. So it's really important that all of you are there to make a difference, and there's so many ways you can do it in computer science. [MUSIC] &gt;&gt; It's so important for us to progress and to diversify, but I think there's such a lack of diversity in computer science. &gt;&gt; Trying to take those high level classes when you don't see people that are like yourselves makes it a little bit discouraging. &gt;&gt; Even the diversity that we do have, I feel like we're not amplifying them enough. &gt;&gt; It's harder enough coming across to people as a woman, let alone being non-binary. There's a lot of times where I just feel like I don't fit in or I'm not smart enough. I mean, I struggled to get a part time job for so long. I can't even picture getting a full time job. &gt;&gt; It makes me kind of uncertain about whether I do wanna stay in computer science. &gt;&gt; Megan, Devon and I will be going on a four week long road trip. &gt;&gt; Interviewing influential people who have overcome barriers that are typically tied with diversity. &gt;&gt; I'm hoping to hear from a lot of different perspectives and see where it is that I can fit in. &gt;&gt; If you're building software for the entire world, then that should reflect people of many different backgrounds. &gt;&gt; It's not good enough to be just smart, you actually have to believe that you belong in the field. &gt;&gt; I think that kind of opened my eyes and make me think for a moment that I'm also capable. &gt;&gt; We come across so many individuals that are just too smart not to have that creative confidence. &gt;&gt; I'm trying to be more aware of bringing my full self to this industry. &gt;&gt; I feel like this has given me a renewed sense of purpose. I need to keep on taking steps forward, cuz that's the only way that I can actually have an impact. &gt;&gt; The journey is never gonna be predictable. We have to kinda wander a little bit. &gt;&gt; The hardest problems that we face as humanity today, we have to be willing to go try. Because if we are so scared that we don't even try, we'll never find a solution. &gt;&gt; My foot is in the doorway and all I have to do is just continue to pave my way up. &gt;&gt; I feel like this trip has given me a starting place, and that's so much more than I can say before this. &gt;&gt; I hope our society is ready for diversity in computer science because I think we have so much to offer. [MUSIC] 

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