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ACSE
2000
ACM
14 years 3 months ago
Time studies as a tool for (computer science) education research
Computer Science Education Research is often done in a very local setting and findings are difficult to transfer to other institutions. There are however several factors that spea...
Anna Sandström, Mats Daniels
PROCEDIA
2010
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13 years 9 months ago
Introductory computational science using MATLAB and image processing
We describe a new course designed to introduce engineering students to computational thinking. One of the most significant challenges in teaching an introductory-level applied co...
D. Brian Larkins, William Harvey
SIGCSE
2010
ACM
232views Education» more  SIGCSE 2010»
14 years 5 months ago
Design and evaluation of a computer science and engineering course for middle school girls
A significant focus in the United States recently has been to increase engagement and interest in STEM curricula, particularly among girls and underrepresented minorities [3]. In ...
Gabriela Marcu, Samuel J. Kaufman, Jaihee Kate Lee...
TAPIA
2005
ACM
14 years 4 months ago
Preliminary analysis of factors affecting women and african americans in the computing sciences
The current paper presents research that investigates those factors that affect the recruitment and retention of women and African Americans in the computing sciences. We begin by...
Jamika D. Burge, Tiki L. Suarez
SIGCSE
2004
ACM
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14 years 4 months ago
Core empirical concepts and skills for computer science
Educators are increasingly acknowledging that practical problems in computer science demand basic competencies in experimentation and data analysis. However, little effort has bee...
Grant Braught, Craig S. Miller, David W. Reed