Community engaged research projects for undergraduates
Abstract
A commitment to providing research opportunities for undergraduates has been a key element in Harvey Mudd's efforts to increase the diversity of our computer science student body [1]. Including students in problems outside of the classroom helps them develop identities as computer scientists, while providing those opportunities early on in students' careers, can help welcome new students to the field [14]. But many first-year undergraduate students don't have a lot of previous experience, so it can be difficult to find research positions where they can make substantial technical contributions. Student-driven, community-engaged data analysis projects offer an opportunity to engage those students.
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