Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division

as necessary so that not everyone could access it with ease.Although Adam had previous coding experience, he learned to acquire new knowledge in orderto contribute to the security aspect of the website. His reflection also highlights the human-centered design process he took by developing the registration page with users in mind. Adam also went on to discuss how this learning was important for not only his currentsuccess on this project, but how this learning will also benefit him in his career. He stated: This week showed me further importance and deeper understanding of various security concepts that I am sure will come in handy when I go to industry after graduation.Therefore, students are learning new technical skills for the

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Bruce R Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jeffrey J. Yackley, University of Michigan, Dearborn

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division

management.Additionally, questions surrounding skills gaps (particularly soft skills and team problem solving),diversity, alternative education/career paths, and the future of work will demand moremeaningful attention and resources [5].The understanding in the industry, including software industry, is that new hires need to comewith the skills that industry needs as training them is expensive and cannot be justified. Toensure our graduates are competitive in the job market the academia needs to step up andprovide them the skills they need in addition to the degree they are awarded. Not doing so canhurt university reputation and affect incoming student pipeline. Such skills should provide reallife industry examples, and students should be able to retain them so