Here are a few thoughts, as I've studied this issue for many years. In fact I have a presentation I give on this subject as part of the ACM distinguished lecturer program and the IEEE Computer Society's distinguished visitor program. 1) There actually have been academic programs called computer science engineering, but the name never caught on.
The color black represents strength, seriousness, power, and authority. Black is a formal, elegant, and prestigious color. Authoritative and powerful, the color black can evoke strong emotions and too much black can be overwhelming. In heraldry, black is the symbol of grief.
What do the colors on the American flag represent? A: According to USFlag.org, the combination of red, white and blue on the U.S. flag does not have any official meaning. However, the colors red, white and blue are taken from the Great Seal, to which meaning is ascribed. On the Great Seal, red represents hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue denotes vigilance, perseverance and justice. Blue is also described as the color of the chief.