 Education
& Workforce- Rapid advances in computing technology lead to the need
to transfer research results into the classroom. Developing and making
effective use of new research results requires a well-educated and diverse
computer and information science and engineering workforce that is representative
of and can interact with the entire populace. This emphasis involves all
CISE Divisions and supports projects that integrate research and education,
study the causes of the current lack of diversity in the information technology
workforce, and lead to a broadening of participation by all under-represented
groups in the CISE workforce. Specific activities include:
- CISE Combined Research and Curriculum Development and Educational
Innovation Program (CRCD/EI)-supports innovative activities in the
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) disciplines
by encouraging the transfer of state-of-the-art research results into
undergraduate and introductory graduate curricula, by disseminating
best practices in Information Technology (IT) education, investigating
emerging areas, and implementing new IT programs. The program supports
the design, development, testing, and dissemination of innovative
approaches for increasing the effectiveness of educational experiences.
CRCD/EI projects may involve: integrating research results into courses
and curricula (the research may be ongoing or completed and may be
drawn from any research activities in the computer and information
sciences and engineering fields); the planning and implementation
of formal activities designed to publicize effective innovative programs
and IT concepts through workshops, publication and other desemination
mechanisms; and the creation of educational programs and tools that
address cutting edge IT. The CRCD/EI Program places special emphasis
on curricular approaches that address the recruitment and retention
of women and under-represented minorities in IT educational programs.
(For more information, see http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf04001.)
- Information Technology Workforce (ITWF)- Since its inception in
2000, the Information Technology Workforce Program (ITWF) has supported
basic research studies on the under-representation of women and minorities
in information technology (IT). ITWF is expanding its portfolio to
include implementation/intervention projects that--based on research
findings--seek to increase the numbers of women and underrepresented
minority students and/or faculty in IT in the Nation's colleges and
universities. Implementation projects must incorporate rigorous programs
of evaluation and dissemination. (For more information, see http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03609
.)
CISE also participates in a number of NSF-wide education and workforce
programs.
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