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Changing the Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering and Computer Science Departments

Tue, April 17, 10:35am to 12:05pm, Millennium Broadway New York Times Square, Floor: Seventh Floor, Room 7.04

Session Type: Structured Poster Session

Abstract

While industry has long called for changes to how engineers and computer scientists are prepared, much of the core coursework remains virtually unchanged. To address this mismatch between industry and education, NSF called for proposals that aim to REvolutionize Engineering and Computer Science Departments, serving as leaders in institutional change. The posters in this session present various models of structural change at the departmental level, focused on broadening participation, improving student learning, and reorienting faculty beliefs and practices. We present the change models that back each project, paired with research projects that examine the impacts of these revolutions. We synthesize across projects to uncover commonalities, including a focus on professional identity formation, inclusivity, pathways, and disciplinary practices.

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