Introduction

Hi, my name is Caroline Leach. I am a Physics major here at DU. I'm picking up three minors in math, astrophysics, and EDP. I didn't know what EDP was until I came to DU. Upon learning more about the subject, my interest was peaked. I found EDP interesting because in my future line of work I will be required to use computers and other technology. My dream job would be working with NASA or Space X in some form, ideally analyzing data that telescopes, satellites, and other technological devices will provide me. Learning more about emergent digital practices, their history and their future, would be greatly beneficial because they will constitute my career. 

Like most people my age, technology is very much integrated into my daily life. I use several social media apps, I complete most all homework online, and I love movies. However, unlike my peers I grew up resenting technology. I always struggled with computers and navigating them, books were more my style. I would say today my media mostly comes through my phone or laptop, it is faster and easier to access than a newspaper or book. As for my goals in the class, I hope to learn more about technology in general, especially where it comes from. Having a good background in technology will help me in my future endeavors, even more so as the world continues to digitize. I think AI will be very interesting to learn about, because the world is shifting towards that. This class is definitely one I am looking forward to!