Increasing student retention in computer science through research programs for undergraduates

Authors:
Joan Peckham;Peter Stephenson;Jean-Yves Hervé;Ron Hutt;Miguel Encarnação
Affiliations:
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI;IMEDIA, Providence, RI;University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI;University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI;IMEDIA, Providence, RI
Venue:
Proceedings of the 38th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
Year:
2007

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Abstract

To address the alarming decrease in students in Rhode Island computer science programs and the under-representation of women and minorities, we have devised a program to introduce students to research in computer graphics, art and new media. This program integrates good mentoring practice and pedagogy, including problem-based learning. Special attention is paid to creating a cohort of students who come together every week to learn about the research process, and ethical and societal issues related to it. Each student takes a small project from the proposal stage, through design and implementation, to publication and presentation. We report on the first two years of the program.