Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Virginia Tech; Tamoghna Roy, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

of word choices in missionstatements compared across public and private engineering colleges in the United States. Theresearch questions driving this study are: 1. Which words are most frequently used in missionstatements for private and public engineering colleges in the U.S.? 2. For six pre-determinedcategories of interest that each word may represent (eg. related to global, service, pedagogy,research, ethics, and diversity), what similarities and differences are noted in occurrences of eachof the six categories across the two settings of public and private colleges?BackgroundTo help situate this research study, in this section, a discussion drawing from two bodies ofliterature is presented. The first part of this discussion focusses on

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Damla Turgut, University of Central Florida; Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Salih Safa Bacanli, University of Central Florida; Neda Hajiakhoond Bidoki, University of Central Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

such asusing library resources efficiently, ethics in research, scientific communication skills,information about applying to and planning for graduate education, funding sources forgraduate education, and industry careers. The students also participated in social events suchas a welcome picnic and a trip to a state park.Literature ReviewResearchers have found that educational benefits to students participating in undergraduateresearch experiences are improvements in communication and research skills, ability toperform teamwork, and motivation to pursue advanced degrees (Bauer & Bennett, 2003;Lopatto, 2004; 2007). Large gains in “clarification or confirmation of career/education paths”and personal/professional domains (such as “thinking

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorri J Barnett, Purdue Polytechnic, Anderson; Dennis O. Owen, Purdue University

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Computing & Information Technology

-world problems and global challenges. They will demonstrate the ability to recognize opportunity and to take initiative in developing solutions applying the principles of human centered design. Students will be able to communicate effectively and to work well on teams. We examine problems and solutions from societal, cultural, and ethical perspectives.  Gateway to Technology Leadership and Innovation o This course serves as an introduction to the various Technology Leadership & Innovation (TLI) programs. Students study the interface between technology and people, while developing strategies to lead, innovate, and solve problems in a

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Secil Caskurlu, Purdue University; Iryna Ashby, Purdue University; Marisa Exter, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

; the ability to demonstrate ethical judgment andintegrity; intercultural skills; the capacity for continued learning, and general breadth of skillsand knowledge 5. Thus, having disciplinary knowledge is not enough. Today’s workplacerequires applying such knowledge towards analysis, decision-making, and problem solvingwithin a complex environment6-8. 2Formal Education and Computing Professionals’ Needs It is therefore unsurprising that, in the Computing Science Curricula 2013 final report, theJoint Task Force on Computing Curricula9 stated that The education that undergraduates in computer science receive must adequately prepare

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tian Qiu, Purdue University; Mengshi Feng, Purdue University; Sitian Lu, Purdue University; Zhuofan Li; Yudi Wu; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University; Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University

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Computing & Information Technology

design, engineering ethics, leadership, service-learning, and accessibility and assistive-technology.Dr. Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University Yung-Hsiang Lu is an associate professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and (by courtesy) the Department of Computer Science of Purdue University. He is an ACM distinguished scientist and ACM distinguished speaker. He is a member in the organizing committee of the IEEE Rebooting Computing Initiative. He is the lead organizer of the first Low-Power Image Recognition Challenge in 2015, the chair (2014-2016) of the Multimedia Communication Systems Interest Group in IEEE Multimedia Communications Technical Committee. He obtained the Ph.D. from the Department of

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Daniel Edgcomb, zyBooks; Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside; Roman Lysecky, University of Arizona; Susan Lysecky, zyBooks

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Computing & Information Technology

completion rates between the participation activities and the codingexercises is likely due to the increased difficulty of the coding exercises, coupled with solutionsnot being immediately accessible to students. Unfortunately, solutions are improperly madeavailable via some websites, a practice of questionable ethics, but finding those solutionsrequires some search effort by students.Figure 2: Percent of participation activities completed across 10 courses The completion rate was about 83%, as long as some course points were awarded.After conducting the above analysis, we decided to see how the completion rate varied for thefirst four chapters. Figure 3 shows the percent of homeworks completed, for courses thatawarded 0 course

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vetria L. Byrd Ph.D., Purdue University; Camilo Vieira, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

and research objectives of theprogram. Fifteen students (out of 22, from the combined cohorts) participated in student postersessions at XSEDE.RECOMMENDATIONS The VisREU Site continued to improve and build on the success of the previous year.Student feedback helped to shape promising practices for future implementations. Promisingpractices from the 2014/2015 VisREU Site experience for research methods, studentpresentations, faculty presentations, and student mentoring are detailed below.Research Methods Students were required to complete the research and ethics training within the first weekof the program. The online training is part of the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative(CITI) provided by the University of Miami