Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Arizona State University; Mark Allen Weiss, Florida International University; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Jacqueline Faith Sullivan, University of Central Florida; Ken Christensen P.E., University of South Florida; Angela Estacion

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

the training hours and mentorshipto support students in gaining internships and securing employment after graduation. Similarly,McHugh and colleagues [9] developed an on-campus internship model to increase computingstudents' employability preparedness from both the students’ and employers’ perspectives. Theauthors find that by understanding the expectations of employers and students, educators cantailor internship programs to better align with industry needs, thus enhancing students’ chancesof success in the job market. Furthermore, some studies highlight the significance of internshipsin improving computing students’ employability skills and career prospects [7], [8], [9]. Studentsalso better understand how to find and apply for internships

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamima Mithun, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Xiao Luo, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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) develop strategies to besuccessful in computing, and iii) develop career plans and explore resources. To achieve theseobjectives, we designed a set of course-specific mentoring activities. In our initiative, we formeda group of mentors composed of successful alumni, graduate students, senior students, industrialpersonnel, and faculty of different races, genders, and ethnicities.We performed anonymous surveys, interviews, and reflections to answer our second researchquestion. We also analyzed students' course performance. Results show that mentoring improvesthe sense of belonging and confidence for both groups of students. Data also indicates first-yearstudents prefer mentoring to succeed academically (e.g., learning programming). On the otherhand

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry M. Lunt, Brigham Young University; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; David A Wood, Brigham Young University

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Retention: Teaching methods that integrate real-world applications will result in higher student engagement and retention rates in STEM courses. 3. Hypothesis on Skill Transferability: Students learning through real-world application- based methods will show greater ability to transfer skills and knowledge to new, untaught problems or contexts, compared to those learning through purely theoretical methods. 4. Hypothesis on Career Readiness and Confidence: Students who undergo practical, real- world application-focused education will report higher levels of career readiness and confidence in their skillset upon graduation. 5. Hypothesis on Impact of Microlearning in Real-world Application: Implementing