co-authored the first integrated computer and laboratory introductory calculus course in 1975. He has taught middle school mathematics, engineering, and science and both undergraduate science and graduate teaching courses at Harvard. His research interests include assessment of students’ misconceptions and how they change with instruction, K-12 curriculum development, the transition to college of students who wish to purse STEM careers, pre-college engineering, and the professional development of teachers. Dr. Sadler has won the Journal of Research in Science Teaching Award, the American Institute of Physics Computers in Physics Prize, the American Astronomical Society Education Prize, and the American Association
Paper ID #5769Alternate Pathways to Careers in Computing: Recruiting and Retaining WomenStudentsDr. Shaundra Bryant Daily, Clemson University Shaundra Daily is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing at Clemson University. She received her doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where her doctoral work involved designing and implementing technology-infused collaborative learning environments. Prior to her doctoral studies, she received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Florida State University College of Engineering as well as a
science from Wayne State University. He also has completed all computer science courses and passed the proficiency exam of the Ph.D. program at Wayne State University. In addition to his academic experience, El-Bathy has more than 25 years of experience in industry, working in areas including software develop- ment, database design, and computer networking design, implementing projects across many technology platforms, DBMS, network topologies, and programming languages. As a practitioner of information technology, he reached the pinnacle of his career and held a Vice President position of the Department of Information Services for a $1.6 billion financial institution, providing leadership in applying and aligning
Missouri University of Science and Technology.Eugene Y. Vasserman, Kansas State University Eugene Vasserman received his Ph.D. and master’s degrees in Computer Science in 2010 and 2008, re- spectively, from the University of Minnesota. His B.S., in Biochemistry and Neuroscience with a Com- puter Science minor, is also from the University of Minnesota (2003). In 2013 he received the NSF CAREER award for work on secure next-generation medical systems.Eleanor C Sayre, Kansas State University Eleanor Sayre received her Ph.D. and M.S.T. degrees in physics in 2007 and 2005 (respectively) from the University of Maine, with research emphasis in physics education. Her B.A. in physics from Grinnell College in 2002 involved
, Assessment, & Data Adminis- tration in the College of Engineering & Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. She is Co-PI of 2 NSF-funded S-STEM programs and program evaluator for 2 NSF-funded REU programs. Her research interests include factors that impact student persistence, identity formation, and career develop- ment in the STEM fields.Salih Safa Bacanli, University of Central Florida Salih Safa Bacanli is PhD student at Department of Computer Science, University of Central Florida (UCF). He received his MS degree in Computer Science from UCF and BS degree in Computer Engi- neering from Bilkent University, Turkey. His research interests include opportunistic networking routing, wireless
informatics. These data sets are valuable assets and in great needs to be analyzed. However, there is a shortage of workforce for big data analysis. Education innovations are required to empower students with the skills and technologies for large dataset analysis. Over the last few years, there is a high demand for new programs in data science and analytics (DSA). We has performed a systematic study of the existing DSA programs in the US by checking the detailed information about the degree programs, the program competencies, the curriculum designs, the expected learning outcomes, program sizes, professional careers, and other related information. There are more than 70 DSA programs offered in the US
regional, statewide campuses.K-12 administrators are committed to a better-educated and globally competitive workforce.They identified dual credit as one of the ways (along with Advanced Placement and CommonCore Standards), to ensure “college and career readiness” and to offer a seamless bridge betweensecondary and postsecondary curricula and assessment. Finally, since most of the original dualcredit programs targeted already college-bound students, many new programs have beendesigned to ease the transition for students who otherwise might not have been considered (orwho did not consider themselves) college-eligible. In short, a rapidly growing number of highschool students are fulfilling requirements through a variety of programs, and starting
control with research contributions in the areas of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Networks and Computing Systems, and Mobile Cloud Computing. His research work has been published in over forty refereed papers, posters and journals, and one book chapter. Guirguis’ research and educational activities are funded with over $2.9M in grants from the NSF, DoD, AFOSR, IEEE, Cisco and Texas State. Guirguis received the NSF CAREER award in 2012. Guirguis has been a visiting faculty researcher at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in the sum- mers of 2012 and 2013. During the academic year 2014/2015 he joined the Mobile and Pervasive Com- puting Group in the ECE Dept. at UT Austin. Guirguis has a wide range of
Engineering Concepts to Harness Future Innovators and Technologists) project. Professor Harriger’s current interests include application development, outreach to K-12 to interest more students to pursue computing careers, applying IT skills to innovating fitness tools, and wearable computing.Mrs. Mayari Illarij Serrano Anazco P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette MAYARI SERRANO is currently a graduate research assistant in the College of Engineering at Purdue University. She earned her B.S. degree from the Army Polytechnic School, Quito, Ecuador. She com- pleted her M.S. in Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. Mayari is currently a PhD student at Purdue University and is working in for the Women in
-based categorization of writing tasks andprojects in undergraduate engineering curricula is critically formative in working toward theholistic integration of writing across courses for the sake of preparation and conceptual-basedstudent understanding of writing practices. Page 26.370.3Introduction Instructors who work in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) areasare aware that their students, particularly upper-division undergraduate students, often resistwriting. This happens despite various large-scale studies that emphasize the importance of writingto careers in STEM-related industries1-3. One cause of this
directly observable neurological foundations inthe human brain [14], [15], may serve as a more ubiquitous approach to engaging prospectivestudents in computing than other domains. For example, recent research has suggested that forAfrican-Americans, music is such an activity [16], [17]. A recent study of the occupationalinterests of 22,000 teenagers, for instance, found that African-American males were about half aslikely to be interested in computer programming careers than white males but a third more likelyto be interested in musical careers than white males. The same trend was found in otherunderrepresented groups as well; girls, for instance, were more than 40% more interested inmusical careers than in computer programming [18].To change the
, re- spectively, from the University of Minnesota. His B.S., in Biochemistry and Neuroscience with a Com- puter Science minor, is also from the University of Minnesota (2003). His research interests include secure distributed systems, low-power computing and ad-hoc networking, and security usability. In 2013 he received the NSF CAREER award for work on secure next-generation medical systems.Dr. Eleanor C Sayre, Kansas State University Eleanor Sayre is a researcher in physics education, specializing in the intersection of undergraduate stu- dents’ epistemologies, identity development, and community participation. Her PhD in physics is from the University of Maine, and she is currently an Assistant Professor in the
include a group design component. Thereare several additional “Design Assignments” that require students to solve a design problem andsubmit UML diagrams. The design assignments are subject to an anonymous peer reviewsystem.The course is taught in the C++ programming language and students enter the course with oneprevious course in that language. The assignments are all graphical user interface applicationsusing the wxWidgets class library.7 Visual Paradigm is used as a UML editor.8 NetBeans is usedas an integrated development environment. Students work on the Linux platform.3 The StudentJordyn became interested in computers as a career from an early age. She began using acomputer in the second grade and it was obvious to her and her family that
. Participants respondedwith levels of agreement to each of the items on the instrument (presented in a 5-point Likertscale from "Strongly Agree" to "Strongly Disagree"), and a few example items are providedbelow. "I know how to identify the type of support I need from a mentor to help me meet my career goals." "When things go wrong with my research I question my commitment to my field."Of note is that further information on the methods, participants, and results of the CareerWISERCT can be found elsewhere17 and is outside the scope of this paper. We briefly describe theRCT study here here simply to provide some context for the data upon which the case study’sassociation analysis is to be applied.ResultsThe R software for
program’s goal has been to provide a quality program thatmeets accreditation standards while providing the students with a skill set that allows them tosucceed in computing careers. The curriculum content for the Computer Science degree is basedon the 2008 ACM Curriculum Report. The Computer Science degree at UVU is accredited byAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in 2002 and currently has morethan 850 students. The program also has an advisory board comprised of representatives of localindustry who assist in aligning the program to industry needs and helping to acquire industrysupport and resources.Table 1 and 2 shows the enrollment and graduation trends in the Computer Science program. Ascan be seen from the tables, the
intends on attending Medical School.Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University Ali Sanati-Mehrizy is a medical student at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at Pennsylvania State University. His research interests include the application of mobile computing in the sciences. Upon completion of medical school, he hopes to pursue a career in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics with a further specialization in Hematology-Oncology.Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University Page 22.926.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Integration of Mobile Computing into
roles and as the Director of the National Technology Training Center for the K-12 program and pre-engineering program Project Lead The Way. Page 22.1068.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Mobile GIS in a Multidisciplinary Academic CenterIntroduction and rationale for the Mobile GIS courseThe evolution of mobile Geographic Information Systems (GIS), utilizing Global PositioningSystems (GPS), remote sensing, and location based computing, is leading to new and excitingapproaches for problem solving in STEM careers. The National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration
for the day, a discussion was led on career options in the videogame industry. The final day was reserved time for groups to work on their projects while we walkedaround to assist. At the end of the day, groups got up in front of the class to demonstrate theirgames and describe what game design principles they used. Groups were allowed to use anyof the seed projects used any of the previous days, as long as they added additional content ormechanics. Some groups did use the seed projects, but most designed their own game and usedwhat they learned from programming the seed projects as the basis for their mechanics. Toencourage the students to continue to collaborate, all projects from each week were added to aScratch studio
Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis. Prof. West holds a Ph.D. in Control and Dynamical Systems from the California Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. in Pure and Applied Mathematics from the University of Western Australia. His research is in the field of scientific computing and numerical analysis, where he works on computational algorithms for simulating complex stochastic systems such as atmospheric aerosols and feedback control. Prof. West is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and is a University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher-Scholar and College of Engineering Education Innovation Fellow.Prof. Craig Zilles, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Craig Zilles is an Associate
for improvement. The tests are given at the beginning and endof programs.Project-based learning.5 Courses in GalvanizeU/UNH programs focus on preparing studentsthrough projects that can be applied to address real-world industry or public sector needs. Page 26.1354.3GalvanizeU/UNH ensures not only that industry projects are available through its corporatepartners, but also that they motivate and address the needs and career goals of a diverse studentbody. Data science thesis projects, for instance, would address a wide variety of issues atmultiple levels, including education (local), health services (national) and climate andtransportation
practice in a variety of career paths. (p. 15) Consistent with the Joint Task Force on Computing Curricula, the Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology (ABET)10 also highlighted the following skills required acrossengineering and technology programs along with technical skills: effective communication;functioning on multidisciplinary teams; problem solving; understanding the impact of solutionsin global, economic, environmental, and social contexts; and lifelong learning. In a recent mixed-method study, Caskurlu, Exter, & Ashby (2016) 11 found that computing professionals fromvarious industries believe that problem solving, critical thinking, lifelong learning, teamwork,and interpersonal skills are as important as technical and
development courses.Cooperatively undergraduate students must have mastery in systems integration theory andconcepts.Employers tell us that it is important that IT candidates have teamwork skills and the ability tocommunicate systematically with other IT professionals and business professionals, allocate andassign resources and problem solve to be successful in the workforce3. In order to preparestudents for a career in the IT industry, it is important for the students to experience andunderstand real world challenges and problems. Pedagogically, students learn best when they canapply theory to practice in a challenging peer learning environment4. In the current course, teamprojects require the development of an integrated database driven website and
), 20133-2014. He is IEEE Education Society Membership Development Chair and Van Valkenburg Early Career Teaching Award Chair. Professor Mousavinezhad received Michigan State University ECE Department’s Distinguished Alumni Award, May 2009, ASEE ECE Division’s 2007 Meritorious Service Award, ASEE/NCS Distinguished Service Award, April 6, 2002, for significant and sustained leadership. In 1994 he received ASEE Zone II Outstanding Campus Representative Award. He is also a Senior Mem- ber of IEEE, has been a reviewer for IEEE Transactions including the Transactions on Education. His teaching and research interests include digital signal processing (DSP) and Bioelectromagnetics. He has been a reviewer for engineering
Undergraduate Research (NCUR) has been an annual conference since 1987.NCUR’s primary goal is to promote undergraduate research in all fields of study.National Science Foundation (NSF) funds undergraduate research through Research Experiencesfor Undergraduates (REU) program. Providing research experiences for undergraduate studentsand increasing the number of students interested in graduate programs are the goals of the REUprogram. Students work on REU projects during summer months for 8 to 10 weeks. REUprograms entail several benefits to students including increased awareness of their discipline andtechnical expertise, better career opportunities, gains in confidence levels, and elevated likelihoodof pursuing graduate degrees and research careers.6
methods that can extract these nuggets.We are in a new era in modern information technology - the “Big Data” era. In March, 2012, theU.S. Government announced a “Big Data Research and Development Initaitve” -- a $200 milliondollar commitment to improve our ability to “extract knowledge and insights from large andcomplex collections of digital data.” Government agencies such as NSF, NIH, and DoD areinvesting hundreds of millions of dollars toward the development of systems that can help themextract knowledge from their data.The career potential for our graduates continue to blossom in this field. A recent study releasedby Gartner projects that in 2013, “big data is forecast to drive $34 billion of IT spending,” with atotal of $232 billion to be
important time for developing education and career goals. The majority ofstudents majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math made that decision during highschool.17Many high schools contribute to the low numbers and gender imbalance through non-existent CScourses or by mislabeled non-CS offerings, such as keyboarding, with the CS label. High schoolsalso often lack teachers trained in the CS subject area, are unaware of the gender issues incomputing, and engage in minimal efforts to recruit students into CS. Numerous calls forimprovement point to a need for: ● Access to high quality computing experiences, ● Public understanding of what computing really is, ● Course content, ● Teacher training, ● Education policies
conferences such as American Education Research Association (AERA), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), WebMedia, and WebNet, etc.Dr. Jane A LeClair, Excelsior College Dr. LeClair is currently the Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College in Albany, New York. Dr. LeClair, whose career in the nuclear industry has spanned two decades, has worked in various management positions for Constellation Energy. A past Chair of the ANS ETWD division, she received the ANS Training Excellence Award and is the current and past chair of the ANS Conference on Nuclear Training and Education. She is a past ASEE Regional Chair and chaired the ASEE regional conference in 2011. She also is the
and techniques ofvisualization should begin early; consequently, the idea for a summer research experience forundergraduates in visualization was born. The goal of the research site is consistent with the goalof the NSF-REU program: to provide promising undergraduate students with a complete,mentored research experience, to better prepare these students for graduate school orprofessional pursuits and encourage them to pursue a career in science [15]. The impact ofundergraduate research experiences have been well documented [16], [17], [18], [19]. Facultymembers generally agree that there are significant educational benefits to the undergraduateresearch experience [20], [21]. Students are thought to develop expertise in a specific area
Technology Conferences. Hossein served as 2002/2003 ASEE ECE Division Chair. He was IEEE Education Society Membership Development Chair and now serves as MGA Vice President (2013/2014) and Van Valkenburg Early Career Teaching Award Chair. Dr. Mousavinezhad received Michigan State University ECE Department’s Distinguished Alumni Award, May 2009. He is recipient of ASEE ECE Division’s 2007 Meritorious Service Award, ASEE/NCS Distinguished Service Award, April 6, 2002, for significant and sustained leadership. In 1994 he received ASEE Zone II Outstanding Campus Representative Award. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, has been a reviewer for IEEE Transactions including the Transactions on Education. His teaching and re
International Electro Information Technology Conferences. Hossein served as 2002/2003 ASEE ECE Division Chair. He was IEEE Education Society Membership Development Chair and now serves as MGA Vice President (2013/2014) and Van Valken- burg Early Career Teaching Award Chair. Dr. Mousavinezhad received Michigan State University ECE Department’s Distinguished Alumni Award, May 2009. He is recipient of ASEE ECE Division’s 2007 Meritorious Service Award, ASEE/NCS Distinguished Service Award, April 6, 2002, for significant and sustained leadership. In 1994 he received ASEE Zone II Outstanding Campus Representative Award. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, has been a reviewer for IEEE Transactions including the Transactions on