RIT´s new minor in free and open source software and free culture: A five year journey driven by student-centered, applied research

This paper briefly describes the five year [1] history of Free and Open Source Software course offerings and projects at RIT and how the Humanitarian focus of the student work built the foundation for the minor. It will then discuss the design of the minor, how the required courses lead to advanced électives via multiple paths, and how it and prepares students to become contributors and potential project leaders within their own future Free and Open Source Software and Free Culture communities.