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If We Build Makerspaces, Will They Come? Perspectives from a Liberal Arts Environment, Jaimie Kelley and Federico Read Grullon, Denison University TIME: Friday 8:00 – 8:45 PM ABSTRACT: The goal of Makerspaces in the liberal arts environment is to in-crease access and knowledge regarding prototyping for undergraduate and faculty research. The challenges we face include shepherding the resources and knowledge we share, as well as more business-like tasks of funding and marketing. In this Birds of a Feather session, we present highlights of Denison University’s experience in cultivating a Maker environment. On Denison University’s campus, we have identified physical spaces where prototyping tools are available, and pioneered the Data STREAM Lab, a Makerspace where students and faculty teach each other how to prototype for research with 3D printers, sewing machines, and electronics. Thus far, more than ten student and faculty research projects have involved the Data STREAM Lab, ranging from an automated shot pouring device in the Physics department to an intricate ray gun prop for a Cinema project. This Birds of a Feather session encourages members of our Liberal Arts community to discuss the Art of Making and differences in implementation across the curriculum.
Code Review Culture and Effectiveness, Katherine Papcun, Emily Warren, Sarah Whelan, Benjamin Horstman and Katie Jackson, MIM Software Inc. TIME: Friday 8:00 – 8:45 PM ABSTRACT: In the real world, code isn’t written in a vacuum. We must write code that is usable by our team members and our future selves, so writing good code is a team effort. This session will discuss the practice of code review--why we need it, how we can do it, and what challenges it presents.
Let’s Talk Internships, Jenna Crosby and Mindy Berthold, Macy’s TECH TIME: Friday 9:00 – 9:45 PM Some schools require them, some don’t – either way the internship experience could be your path to finding professional nirvana. In this presentation we will discuss everything from the initial internship interview to requesting a recommendation when the internship concludes.
What can you do to ensure a successful internship experience? How do you know this is the right company for you? We’ll draw on personal experiences from interns and managers. Conversation will include common internship pitfalls, as well as strategies for avoiding them.
An internship is a fantastic opportunity for personal growth and accomplishment, join us to discuss the possibilities.
TEALS - Computer Science in Every High School, Katherine Papcun and Jake Taylor, MIM Software Inc. and TEALS, respectively TIME: Friday 9:00 – 9:45 PM ABSTRACT: Computer science education, especially in the K-12 space, is an important topic in the technology community. Creating a larger, more diverse, and more well-prepared talent pool is a problem that many big-name companies are currently trying to solve. One approach to this problem is the TEALS program, which is sponsored by Microsoft Philanthropies. The program encourages software engineers and other technology professionals to get involved in their communities, and to work with teachers to create sustainable Computer Science programs in their local high schools. This presentation will include information and details about the program, as well as some personal reflections from one of the volunteers. |