Proceedings of the 19th Annual SIG Conference on Information Technology Education
In 2005, the ACM, in collaboration with the Association for Information Systems (AIS) and the Com... more In 2005, the ACM, in collaboration with the Association for Information Systems (AIS) and the Computer Society (IEEE-CS), published "Computing Curricula 2005: The Overview Report" (CC2005)1, which was a "Guide to Undergraduate Degree Programs in Computing", including undergraduate degree programs in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, and Software Engineering. This document has been widely distributed, and has been reported to be very helpful in its goal to "provide perspective for those in academia who need to understand what the major computing disciplines are and how the respective undergraduate degree programs compare and complement each other." In 2015, the ACM recognized the need to update this document, and formed a task force for CC2020, intended to be a forward-looking update of the original CC2005 document. All relevant bodies of computing professionals (see Table 1) were included in a multi-national endeavor. This task force has been underway for several months, and a timeline has been set that will allow this update to be completed in 2020.
The most fundamental component of digital preservation is managing the digital objects in archiva... more The most fundamental component of digital preservation is managing the digital objects in archival repositories. Preservation Repositories must archive digital objects and associated metadata on an affordable and reliable type of digital storage. There are many storage options available; each institution should evaluate the available storage options in order to determine which options are best for their particular needs. This poster examines three criteria in order to help preservationists determine the best storage option for their institution: Cost, Longevity, and the Migration Time frame. While Richard Wright maintains that “storage is becoming the lowest cost in a digital repository,” Cost is probably the single most important factor when considering long term storage. Cost may be a limiting factor in the number objects that are preserved. Chapman asserts that repository storage costs “must be affordable and manageable or content owners will withhold materials from deposit.” Sto...
Low energy ion scattering (LEIS) probes the elemental composition of the outermost atomic layer o... more Low energy ion scattering (LEIS) probes the elemental composition of the outermost atomic layer of a material and provides static depth profiles of the outer ca. 10 nm of surfaces. Its extreme surface sensitivity and quantitative nature make it a powerful tool for studying the relationships between surface chemistry and surface related phenomena such as wetting, adhesion, contamination, and thin film growth. The high depth resolution obtained in LEIS in its static and sputter depth profile modes are useful for studying the layer structures of thin films. LEIS instrumentation has improved significantly in recent years, showing dramatic increases in its sensitivity and further expanding its potential applications. In this article, we provide a practical introduction to the technique, including a discussion of the basic theory of LEIS, LEIS spectra, LEIS instrumentation, and LEIS applications, including catalysts, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and thin films in integrated circuits.
Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education, 2016
The Special Interest Group in IT Education (SIGITE) was formed in 2003 and includes an annual con... more The Special Interest Group in IT Education (SIGITE) was formed in 2003 and includes an annual conference, paper proceedings and poster presentations. Many authors and presenters from the first conference have continued to regularly publish in SIGITE and the community has continued to grow since this time. In this paper we performed a study of SIGITE authors and their institutions. We have identified the number of publications by year and venue, and identified top contributing authors and institutions. In addition to presenting and discussing our findings, we are making a spreadsheet of raw data available for further analysis and research.
Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education, 2015
Team-based capstone projects are a well-supported aspect of IT programs. These are an excellent o... more Team-based capstone projects are a well-supported aspect of IT programs. These are an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate the learned skills and to acquire teamwork and project management skills. Real-world capstone projects provided by external sponsors provide authentic and rich learning experiences but also significant challenges. Students respond well to the challenge of working with real clients on meaningful applications. Over 10 years the Brigham Young University IT capstone program has learned some lessons and realized some questions for further research. We define, describe and address key questions in capstone course structure and share experiences that illustrate their validity and relevance. Some guidelines for capstone courses with real-world projects are provided.
Proceedings of the 19th Annual SIG Conference on Information Technology Education, 2018
Computing degrees in the United States experienced a period of low enrollment in the early 2000s,... more Computing degrees in the United States experienced a period of low enrollment in the early 2000s, but enrollment has grown significantly at many institutions in recent years. However, it appears that much of this growth has been concentrated in Computer Science (CS) degree programs. Information Technology (IT) degree programs are well-established on the campuses of many SIGITE members, but many of the programs are smaller and less well-known than programs in Computer Science. This panel will address approaches to recruiting students to IT majors, including a discussion of challenges, ways to raise program visibility, and sharing of techniques for helping prospective students understand the focus and opportunities of IT degrees.
Proceedings of the 19th Annual SIG Conference on Information Technology Education
In 2005, the ACM, in collaboration with the Association for Information Systems (AIS) and the Com... more In 2005, the ACM, in collaboration with the Association for Information Systems (AIS) and the Computer Society (IEEE-CS), published "Computing Curricula 2005: The Overview Report" (CC2005)1, which was a "Guide to Undergraduate Degree Programs in Computing", including undergraduate degree programs in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, and Software Engineering. This document has been widely distributed, and has been reported to be very helpful in its goal to "provide perspective for those in academia who need to understand what the major computing disciplines are and how the respective undergraduate degree programs compare and complement each other." In 2015, the ACM recognized the need to update this document, and formed a task force for CC2020, intended to be a forward-looking update of the original CC2005 document. All relevant bodies of computing professionals (see Table 1) were included in a multi-national endeavor. This task force has been underway for several months, and a timeline has been set that will allow this update to be completed in 2020.
The most fundamental component of digital preservation is managing the digital objects in archiva... more The most fundamental component of digital preservation is managing the digital objects in archival repositories. Preservation Repositories must archive digital objects and associated metadata on an affordable and reliable type of digital storage. There are many storage options available; each institution should evaluate the available storage options in order to determine which options are best for their particular needs. This poster examines three criteria in order to help preservationists determine the best storage option for their institution: Cost, Longevity, and the Migration Time frame. While Richard Wright maintains that “storage is becoming the lowest cost in a digital repository,” Cost is probably the single most important factor when considering long term storage. Cost may be a limiting factor in the number objects that are preserved. Chapman asserts that repository storage costs “must be affordable and manageable or content owners will withhold materials from deposit.” Sto...
Low energy ion scattering (LEIS) probes the elemental composition of the outermost atomic layer o... more Low energy ion scattering (LEIS) probes the elemental composition of the outermost atomic layer of a material and provides static depth profiles of the outer ca. 10 nm of surfaces. Its extreme surface sensitivity and quantitative nature make it a powerful tool for studying the relationships between surface chemistry and surface related phenomena such as wetting, adhesion, contamination, and thin film growth. The high depth resolution obtained in LEIS in its static and sputter depth profile modes are useful for studying the layer structures of thin films. LEIS instrumentation has improved significantly in recent years, showing dramatic increases in its sensitivity and further expanding its potential applications. In this article, we provide a practical introduction to the technique, including a discussion of the basic theory of LEIS, LEIS spectra, LEIS instrumentation, and LEIS applications, including catalysts, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and thin films in integrated circuits.
Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education, 2016
The Special Interest Group in IT Education (SIGITE) was formed in 2003 and includes an annual con... more The Special Interest Group in IT Education (SIGITE) was formed in 2003 and includes an annual conference, paper proceedings and poster presentations. Many authors and presenters from the first conference have continued to regularly publish in SIGITE and the community has continued to grow since this time. In this paper we performed a study of SIGITE authors and their institutions. We have identified the number of publications by year and venue, and identified top contributing authors and institutions. In addition to presenting and discussing our findings, we are making a spreadsheet of raw data available for further analysis and research.
Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education, 2015
Team-based capstone projects are a well-supported aspect of IT programs. These are an excellent o... more Team-based capstone projects are a well-supported aspect of IT programs. These are an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate the learned skills and to acquire teamwork and project management skills. Real-world capstone projects provided by external sponsors provide authentic and rich learning experiences but also significant challenges. Students respond well to the challenge of working with real clients on meaningful applications. Over 10 years the Brigham Young University IT capstone program has learned some lessons and realized some questions for further research. We define, describe and address key questions in capstone course structure and share experiences that illustrate their validity and relevance. Some guidelines for capstone courses with real-world projects are provided.
Proceedings of the 19th Annual SIG Conference on Information Technology Education, 2018
Computing degrees in the United States experienced a period of low enrollment in the early 2000s,... more Computing degrees in the United States experienced a period of low enrollment in the early 2000s, but enrollment has grown significantly at many institutions in recent years. However, it appears that much of this growth has been concentrated in Computer Science (CS) degree programs. Information Technology (IT) degree programs are well-established on the campuses of many SIGITE members, but many of the programs are smaller and less well-known than programs in Computer Science. This panel will address approaches to recruiting students to IT majors, including a discussion of challenges, ways to raise program visibility, and sharing of techniques for helping prospective students understand the focus and opportunities of IT degrees.
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