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APCG TestFunded by:The Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR), Department of Computer Science (CS) team of students Charissa Mathis , Jasmine Glaese née Bowles, Janet Guntly and Associate Professor with tenure Dr. Daniel Tauritz have been awarded a CREU grant for the 2007-2008 academic year which is sponsored by the Computing Research Association Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W). Funding for this project is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The topic of their proposal is Computer Science Recruitment for the 21st Century.
The goal of this project is to create recruitment software to aid in reversing the alarming trend of decreasing interest in Computer Science (CS) among American students,
particularly women. The current generation of American students, especially women, tends to be attracted to fields with clear social relevancy. Third through sixth grade
is a crucial time when students form their opinions about, and interests in, math and science. Misconceptions about what CS is and a lack of understanding regarding its many
socially relevant applications creates negative associations during this crucial time. These negative associations can result later in many women students not picking the
math and science classes that would prepare them for a CS career, ultimately lowering CS enrollment. Our recruitment software explains in an entertaining way what CS is and
showcases its social relevancy through a series of highly visual, interactive games & puzzles, and illustrates CS alumni careers.
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Daniel Tauritz Charissa Mathis Jasmine Glaese née Bowles Janet Guntly |