The Evolution of Computers
As computers have become less expensive, they have been purchased by more and more families for their homes. As a result, more youths and children have started to use computers at earlier ages. Even if there is not a computer available at home, it’s guaranteed that the youth will come into contact with a computer somewhere else, such as school. This may have not been the case a couple decades ago and with that said, computers have been evolving (and still are). The evolution of computers is all possible due to computer science. Computer science is defined to be “the study of ideas of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems.”[1] Computer science has many interesting topics, some still being discussed today, including environmental stewardship / sustainability, research areas related to computer science, postsecondary opportunities, as well as positive effects. Environmental stewardship and sustainability has always been a concern for computer science. One of the most compelling arguments of environmental stewardship is the impact of overexposure. The risk of getting a repetitive motion disorder, such as carpel tunnel syndrome, is even greater for children, as they have not fully developed their musculature and skeletal systems. Other possible risks of overexposure include eyestrain (can cause blurriness and headaches) and exposure to electromagnetic radiation (a hidden danger emitted from the monitor). Through electromagnetic radiation can potentially be “…destructive to humans,”[2] there is, however, a lack of proof to state that the risk is real, and according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the risk of getting exposed to electromagnetic radiation is low anyway (if the user is positioned properly in relation to the monitor). With that said, overexposure can be a deadly factor in the environmental stewardship and sustainability of computer science, but keep in mind;
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