COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Regional & Global Workshops in Community Computer Networking
DUE 9554693

Application Deadline: call contact

This workshop will present a balance of information technology software and demonstrations of how it is being used to enhance teaching methods. The workshop includes examples of community involvement as we move toward virtual classrooms and community networks (CoNets). Last year more than 60 faculty participated in a variety of hands-on events. For more information see http://netco.tec.mn.us.

Date(s) Site(s)
July 14–18, 1997 Riverland Community College
August 11–15, 1997 Riverland Community College

Contact:
Mike Seymour
Department of Media Telecommunications
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN 55912
Phone: 507-433-0654
Fax: 507-433-0665
E-mail: mike@netco.tec.mn.us

Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement Workshops in Scientific Visualization
DUE 9554692

Application Deadline: May 1, 1997
Date(s) of Workshop: August 18-22, 1997
Date(s) of Workshop: August 5-9, 1996
Site(s): Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30303

This project provides a summer workshop on scientific visualization. The role of scientific visualization as an amplifier (within a discipline) and as a unifier (across disciplines) will be explored. The workshop organizer will work with participants to develop curricular materials to be used at the home institution. Available visualization tools will be described and used in the workshop. Evaluation of the workshop will be sought from participants at the conclusion of the workshop and one year after the workshop. The evaluation will focus on how the workshop helped participants impart knowledge to students through new curricular material and/or new methods. The results of the evaluation will be disseminated to the computer science community. For more information, see the World Wide Web home page at http://www.education.siggraph.org.

Contact:
G. Scott Owen
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-651-2245
Fax: 404-651-2246
E-mail: sowen@gsu.edu

Application of Peer Learning to the Introductory Computer Science Curriculum
DUE 9554706

Application Deadline: call contact
Date(s) of Workshop: call contact
Site(s): Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA 01609

The thrust of this project is to explore problems faced by institutions in providing a high-quality introductory Computer Science (CS) curriculum while developing strategies to better utilize the potential of student interaction in the learning process. This project brings together a diverse group of 30 CS educators for an ongoing process in the application of peer learning to the introductory areas of CS education. Participants will address the problems of teaching introductory courses by this peer-learning process. The workshop will provide a hands-on environment for using and developing activities with this method. A final report will be produced at a follow-up workshop in the second year, and will be made widely available to the CS community through the World Wide Web and professional forums.

Contact:
Craig E. Wills
Department of Computer Science
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-831-5622
Fax: 508-831-5776
E-mail: cew@cs.wpi.edu

Dissemination Efforts To Promote Course and Curriculum Change Using C++ and the Closed Laboratory Model
DUE 9653413

Application Deadline: May 1, 1997
Date(s) of Workshop: July 13-18, 1997
Site(s): University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22903

The objective of this workshop is to disseminate a new computer science curriculum using C++ with the Closed Laboratory Model. The keystone of this new curriculum is a four-course core sequence that incorporates closed laboratories. Lecture materials and content are supportive of the laboratories rather than the other way around. The University of Virginia is in its fifth year of development with the four core courses firmly in place. UVA conducted a Workshop for Course Curriculum Change Using C++ and the Closed Laboratory Model during the summer of 1996 (NSF-DUE-9554715). Because of its success, the workshop will be offered again. It will enable the participants' schools to enhance their computer science curricula in a contemporary and efficient manner and will help other schools to begin thinking about their curricular needs.

Contact:
Jane Prey
Department of Computer Science
University of Virginia
Thornton Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22903-2442
Phone: 804-982-2215
Fax: 804-982-2355
E-mail: prey@cs.virginia.edu

Edu.Tech@Work-97: Business + Education = Tomorrow's Technology Team
DUE 9553727

Application Deadline: call contact
Date(s) of Workshop: May 8-9, 1997
Site(s): Meydenbauer Center
Bellevue, WA

The purpose of this national conference is to bring together business people and educators to discuss common issues. The conference will feature:

For more information, browse the web site at http://nwcet.bcc.ctc.edu

Contact:
Julia Sickles or Neil Evans
3000 Landerholm Circle, SE A202
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
Phone: 206-649-3195
Fax: 206-641-2261
E-mail: jsickles@bcc.ctc.edu
nevans@bcc.ctc.edu

Cooperative NSF/ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education Symposia
DUE 9702042

Application Deadline: up to workshop date
Date(s) of Workshop: March 1, 1997; February 28, 1998
Site(s): Fairmont Hotel; San Jose, CA
Marriot Marquis; Atlanta, GA

This is a special project to organize and conduct a series of NSF support activities at two successive ACM SIGCSE Symposia (1997 and 1998). This annual gathering of Computer Science educators is the premier of its type in the nation, and the one at which many aspiring awardees gather. This activity will provide this group with an understanding of the programs and processes of NSF's Division of Undergraduate Education and will provide specific guidance on successful proposal preparation. Prior activities in this area have been highly successful resulting in higher quality proposals, and a larger quantity. It is an excellent outreach to the Computing community.

Contact:
Margaret Reek
Department of Computer Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
102 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: 716-475-6181
Fax: 716-475-7100
E-mail: mmr@cs.rit.edu

Information Technology ATE Model Projects
DUE 9553727

The Skill Standards Conference II for Working and Learning Communities will (1) look at how skill standards link with school-to-work initiatives and competency-based education and (2) address how skill standards can be used in curriculum review and development. The NWCET will conduct a mini-workshop session on how to translate the skill standards into the IT curriculum using examples and models from high schools and 2- and 4-year colleges. The conference is organized by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The audience is statewide and includes community and technical college faculty, 4-year college faculty and administrators, advisory board members, technical preparation coordinators, and industry and labor partners.

The Model Associate of Advanced Technology Degree (AATD) workshop will introduce a model AATD and model 2+2+2 curriculum. Workshop participants will discuss model IT curricula in Tech Prep, community and technical colleges (e.g., Bellevue Community College's Technical Support program), and 4-year schools (University of Washington at Bothell's program).

For more information on these workshops, browse the web site at http://www.nwcet.ctc.edu/nwcet.

Title(s) Date(s) application deadline(s) Site(s)
"Skill Standards Conference II for Working and Learning Communities" January 29, 1997 call contact Bellevue Conference Center
Bellevue, WA
"Model Associate of Advanced Technology Degree" June 3, 1997 May 16, 1997 Shoreline Center
Seattle, WA

Contact:
Carol Mandt or Sandy Anderson
3000 Landerholm Circle, SE A202
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
Phone: 206-641-2340
Fax: 206-641-2261
E-mail: cmandt@bcc.ctc.edu
sanderso@bcc.ctc.edu

A Program To Enhance Faculty Development Through Outreach and Participation in Regional Computer Science Education Conferences
DUE 9653407

Application Deadline: call contact
Date(s) of Workshop: call contact
Site(s): call contact

This project is a cooperative effort between the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) and the Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges (CCSC) to provide outreach services to Computer Science faculty. These two organizations share the goals of improving faculty teaching skills, increasing awareness and knowledge of current issues in computer science education, and providing opportunities for faculty to share ideas. The 2-year project will offer SIGCSE Technical Symposium workshops at each of the six regional CCSC conferences each year. This will allow more faculty to take advantage of the high-quality workshops from the national Symposium but within the context of a less expensive regional conference. The effectiveness of the project will be ascertained through an evaluation immediately following the workshops, and one 6 months later.

Contact:
Margaret Reek
Department of Computer Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
102 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: 716-475-6181
Fax: 716-475-7100
E-mail: mmr@cs.rit.edu

Developing Multimedia-Based Interactive Laboratory Modules for Computer Science
DUE 9653464

Application Deadline: June 15, 1997
Date(s) of Workshop: July 28-August 8, 1997
Site(s): Illinois State University

This project consists of a 2-week summer workshop and a 2-day follow-through session during the following spring semester. Participants will design and implement interactive, multimedia laboratory modules for computer science courses. Topics include (1) designing and constructing an interactive multimedia module for a laboratory exercise that includes audio, still images, full motion video, and algorithm animation; (2) using hardware to capture audio, still images, and full motion video; (3) requirements for implementation and delivery of multimedia-based laboratory exercises in a laboratory setting; (4) presentations and discussions centered on the impact of multimedia and laboratories on learning; (5) developing portable multimedia-based laboratory exercises for the World Wide Web; and (6) software for developing multimedia-based laboratory exercises. An authoring tool and Java templates (a tool midway between a programming language and an authoring tool) will be used to develop modules for the World Wide Web. Templates will allow participants to construct modules for the Web with only a small introduction to HTML, JAVA, and CGIs needed. Each participant is expected to design and develop a working version of a laboratory module.

Contact:
Janet Hartman
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-438-8016
E-mail: hartman@katya.acs.ilstu.edu

Instructional Computing: Current Issues and Solutions
DUE 9653405

Application Deadline: call contact

The goal of these workshops is for faculty, instructional support staff, and instructional computing administrators at 2-year colleges and the lower-division of small 4-year colleges to become familiar with current issues and obtain a working knowledge of some of the emerging technologies in instructional computing. Each workshop will focus on three topics: Emerging Technologies, Resource Management, and Instructional Methodologies. Within each topic area, emphasis will be placed on providing detailed, specific, meaningful, applicable, realistic, achievable solutions to the issues being addressed. Laboratory facilities will be available to practice and reinforce the solutions being developed. Guest presenters will inform participants about the details of working implementations of the technology. Upon completion of the workshop activities, each participant will be required to conduct a local follow-up seminar to disseminate materials and knowledge gained from the workshop. These follow-up activities will provide means for participants to interact with local colleagues to discuss implementing solutions at their institutions. The results of the project will be presented by participants as professional journal articles and conference presentations, as well as posted on the World Wide Web.

Date(s) Site(s)
May 30-June 1, 1997 Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor , MI
June 13-15, 1997 Manatee Community College
Venice, FL
June 27-29, 1997 Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
July 11-13, 1997 Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NJ

Contact:
Karl Klee
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Jamestown Community College
525 Falconer Street
Jamestown, NJ 14701
Phone: 716-665-5220
Fax: 716-665-7023
E-mail: kleekj@jccw22.cc.sunyjcc.edu

Parallel Computing for Undergraduate Faculty
DUE 9653364

Application Deadline: April 1, 1997
Date(s) of Workshop: July 7-18, 1997
Site(s): Colgate University
Hamilton, NY 13346

This project will prepare undergraduate faculty to teach parallel computing. Upon completion of the course, participants will be prepared to add parallel computing to their curricula, either by integrating topics on parallel computing into existing courses or by teaching one or more courses specifically on parallel computing. In addition, participants will be ready to assess the feasibility of establishing a parallel computing laboratory at their own colleges. The course will begin with an intensive 2-week session in the summer of 1997 and will include lectures surveying the broad scope of parallel computing and instruction on the design and implementation of parallel algorithms. About half of the course time will be spent on hands-on development and implementation of parallel programs. During the fall, participants will work on projects, with site visits from the instructors where possible. At the follow-up session in January or February 1998, participants will present their project results and have an opportunity to discuss the practical aspects of teaching parallel computing to undergraduates. A second group of participants will follow a similar pattern with a course beginning in the summer of 1998.

Contact:
Christopher Nevison
Department of Computer Science
Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
Phone: 315-824-7589
Fax: 315-824-7831
E-mail: chris@cs.colgate.edu

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