EDUCATION 2015 - 2015 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EDUCATION

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following
ABET Accreditation and assessment (experiences and methods)
Student recruitment and retention methods
Promoting multi-disciplinary initiatives - impact on curriculum
Capstone research projects: examples and case studies
Distance learning; methods, technologies and assessment
Innovative degree programs and certificates
Innovative uses of technology in the classroom
Collaborative learning
Learning models and learning from mistakes
Computer and web-based software for instruction
Incorporating writing into Computational Science and Intelligence curriculum
Preparing graduates for Computational Science and Computational Intelligence
Preparing graduates for industry
Partnerships with industry and government
Team projects and case studies
Undergraduate research experiences
Student observation and mentoring strategies
Advising methods
Evaluation strategies (professors, students, ...)
Transition to graduate studies
Integrating gender and culture issues into computer science and Enineering curriculum
Issues related to the choice of first programming language
Debugging tools and learning
Projects, software engineering, programming issues, and laboratory practices
Virtual laboratories
Certificate Programs in Computational Science and Computational Intelligence
Active learning tools
Funding opportunities for curriculum development and studies
Pilot studies
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives
Teaching methods
Recruiting methods to attract graduate students
The role of visualization and animation in education
Experiences in the formation of Department Advisory Board
Factors that lead to success in new degree programs
Software Engineering for Embedded Systems in Education