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Computer and Information Research Scientists
Invents new computing ideas, from AI to algorithms.
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Computer and information research scientists invent new algorithms, AI models, programming languages and computing hardware, at tech companies, universities and government labs.
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High school courses that build toward it
- Computer Science Principles · Computer Science
Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.
- Pre-Algebra · Math
Builds math, which this job uses.
- Engineering Design · Career and Technical
Builds engineering, which this job uses.
- Physics · Science
Builds math, which this job uses.
- English 10 · English
Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.
- Photography · Arts
Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.
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Computer and Information Research Scientists on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.