Panel on Computing Careers

Panel Members

• Kurt Heckman: Director of the Secretarial Boards and Counts of the U.S. Department of Energy. Email: kurt.heckman@hq.com.doe.gov (in person).
• Sam Heckard: Senior Software Developer, Carleton Inc. Email: sheckard@carletoninc.com.com (in person)
• Stephen White: Formerly from Microsoft now pursuing graduate work at MSU. Email: stwhite92@gmail.com.com (via zoom).

Location

• physical location: Board of Trustee's Room in the AC
• zoom information:
  • Link: https://betheluniversity-edu.zoom.us/j/92841446200?pwd=MmFBUU9CdThPNTUzTkdWT2lzWEhLUT09
  • Meeting id: 928 4144 6200
  • Passcode: 152256
• host: Dr. Alice Ramos

Format

• 5 minute introduction of topic and panel members by Dr. Bareiss
• Questions by Dr. Bareiss and audience members to be answered by the panel members (in no particular order):
  • Why did you decide to pursue technology as a career?
  • What do you like most about your current (or a previous) job?
  • What is the most challenging thing you have encountered over your career?
  • What excites you about your job/career?
  • What are the skills your company is looking for in its new hires and long term?
  • what does a typical day at work look like?
  • What should a high school senior/college freshman do to get ready for a career in this field?
  • What are the in demand jobs out there?
  • What changes do you see on the horizon?