Title :
Workshop - engaging undergraduate students in research using the Affinity Research Group model
Author :
Gates, Ann ; Roach, Steve ; Villa, Elsa
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Univ. of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
Abstract :
An affinity research group is a comprehensive model for the creation and maintenance of dynamic, productive, and inclusive research groups in engineering and computing. The model is comprised of a set of fundamental principles and effective practices that emphasize the conscious development of studentspsila domain knowledge as well as research and professional skills. This workshop introduces the model and engages the participants in exercises that illustrate the use of the model.
Keywords :
computer science education; engineering education; affinity research group; computing; dynamic research group; engineering; inclusive research group; productive research group; professional skills; research skills; student domain knowledge; undergraduate student; Cooperative groups; Research skill development; Undergraduate research; Underrepresented groups;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 2008. FIE 2008. 38th Annual
Conference_Location :
Saratoga Springs, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1969-2
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2008.4720439