class: left, bottom, title-slide .title[ # Understanding Curricular Knowledge ] .subtitle[ ## Terminology in Graduate Computing Course Titles at Minority-Serving Institutions ] .author[ ### Bret Staudt Willet + Annie Wofford + Lara Perez-Felkner + Chantra Nhien (Florida State University) ] .date[ ### October 21, 2024 ] --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M160 32c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64V320c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H512c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H160zM396 138.7l96 144c4.9 7.4 5.4 16.8 1.2 24.6S480.9 320 472 320H328 280 200c-9.2 0-17.6-5.3-21.6-13.6s-2.9-18.2 2.9-25.4l64-80c4.6-5.7 11.4-9 18.7-9s14.2 3.3 18.7 9l17.3 21.6 56-84C360.5 132 368 128 376 128s15.5 4 20 10.7zM192 128a32 32 0 1 1 64 0 32 32 0 1 1 -64 0zM48 120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24S0 106.7 0 120V344c0 75.1 60.9 136 136 136H456c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H136c-48.6 0-88-39.4-88-88V120z"/></svg> <br><br> [bretsw.com/aect24-curricular](https://bretsw.com/aect24-curricular) --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M264.5 5.2c14.9-6.9 32.1-6.9 47 0l218.6 101c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 149.8C37.4 145.8 32 137.3 32 128s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8L264.5 5.2zM476.9 209.6l53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 277.8C37.4 273.8 32 265.3 32 256s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0l152-70.2zm-152 198.2l152-70.2 53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 405.8C37.4 401.8 32 393.3 32 384s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0z"/></svg> <br><br> Background --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M264.5 5.2c14.9-6.9 32.1-6.9 47 0l218.6 101c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 149.8C37.4 145.8 32 137.3 32 128s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8L264.5 5.2zM476.9 209.6l53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 277.8C37.4 273.8 32 265.3 32 256s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0l152-70.2zm-152 198.2l152-70.2 53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 405.8C37.4 401.8 32 393.3 32 384s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0z"/></svg> Problem <img src="img/computing-divide.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Persistent disparities in computing: -- - Recent jobs growth in computer science and technology -- - But racial and ethnic disparities remain, from computing-related graduate degrees to computing-related jobs --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M264.5 5.2c14.9-6.9 32.1-6.9 47 0l218.6 101c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 149.8C37.4 145.8 32 137.3 32 128s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8L264.5 5.2zM476.9 209.6l53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 277.8C37.4 273.8 32 265.3 32 256s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0l152-70.2zm-152 198.2l152-70.2 53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 405.8C37.4 401.8 32 393.3 32 384s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0z"/></svg> Shaping Reality <img src="img/food.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Options presented to students shape their perception of reality -- Computing programs and courses offered <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 448 512" style="height:1em;width:0.88em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#782F40;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M438.6 278.6c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L338.8 224 32 224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l306.7 0L233.4 393.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0l160-160z"/></svg> perceptions of computing jobs available --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M264.5 5.2c14.9-6.9 32.1-6.9 47 0l218.6 101c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 149.8C37.4 145.8 32 137.3 32 128s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8L264.5 5.2zM476.9 209.6l53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 277.8C37.4 273.8 32 265.3 32 256s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0l152-70.2zm-152 198.2l152-70.2 53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 405.8C37.4 401.8 32 393.3 32 384s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0z"/></svg> Shaping Reality <img src="img/food.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Curricular Knowledge: -- Represented by the terminology used in program names and course titles --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M264.5 5.2c14.9-6.9 32.1-6.9 47 0l218.6 101c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 149.8C37.4 145.8 32 137.3 32 128s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8L264.5 5.2zM476.9 209.6l53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 277.8C37.4 273.8 32 265.3 32 256s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0l152-70.2zm-152 198.2l152-70.2 53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 405.8C37.4 401.8 32 393.3 32 384s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0z"/></svg> Context <img src="img/food.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs): -- Spaces for minoritized students created by U.S. federal funding programs --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M264.5 5.2c14.9-6.9 32.1-6.9 47 0l218.6 101c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 149.8C37.4 145.8 32 137.3 32 128s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8L264.5 5.2zM476.9 209.6l53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 277.8C37.4 273.8 32 265.3 32 256s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0l152-70.2zm-152 198.2l152-70.2 53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 405.8C37.4 401.8 32 393.3 32 384s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0z"/></svg> Purpose <img src="img/food.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> **Step One:** Understand how terminology used in MSI computing programs may support or inhibit students’ workforce opportunities -- **Step Two:** Evaluate gaps between terminology established in grad school and terminology employers are looking for --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M264.5 5.2c14.9-6.9 32.1-6.9 47 0l218.6 101c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 149.8C37.4 145.8 32 137.3 32 128s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8L264.5 5.2zM476.9 209.6l53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 277.8C37.4 273.8 32 265.3 32 256s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0l152-70.2zm-152 198.2l152-70.2 53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 405.8C37.4 401.8 32 393.3 32 384s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0z"/></svg> Research Questions <img src="img/food.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> - **RQ1:** What terminology do MSIs use to describe computing-related graduate-level programs and courses? -- - **RQ2:** How does the terminology used by MSIs to describe computing courses vary by degree level? -- - **RQ3:** How does the terminology used by MSIs to describe computing courses vary by institution type? --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M384 476.1L192 421.2V35.9L384 90.8V476.1zm32-1.2V88.4L543.1 37.5c15.8-6.3 32.9 5.3 32.9 22.3V394.6c0 9.8-6 18.6-15.1 22.3L416 474.8zM15.1 95.1L160 37.2V423.6L32.9 474.5C17.1 480.8 0 469.2 0 452.2V117.4c0-9.8 6-18.6 15.1-22.3z"/></svg> <br><br> Method --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M346.7 6C337.6 17 320 42.3 320 72c0 40 15.3 55.3 40 80s40 40 80 40c29.7 0 55-17.6 66-26.7c4-3.3 6-8.2 6-13.3s-2-10-6-13.2c-11.4-9.1-38.3-26.8-74-26.8c-32 0-40 8-40 8s8-8 8-40c0-35.7-17.7-62.6-26.8-74C370 2 365.1 0 360 0s-10 2-13.3 6zM244.6 136c-40 0-77.1 18.1-101.7 48.2l60.5 60.5c6.2 6.2 6.2 16.4 0 22.6s-16.4 6.2-22.6 0l-55.3-55.3 0 .1L2.2 477.9C-2 487-.1 497.8 7 505s17.9 9 27.1 4.8l134.7-62.4-52.1-52.1c-6.2-6.2-6.2-16.4 0-22.6s16.4-6.2 22.6 0L199.7 433l100.2-46.4c46.4-21.5 76.2-68 76.2-119.2C376 194.8 317.2 136 244.6 136z"/></svg> Data Collection <img src="img/food-cart.png" width="720px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- - Identified MSIs with a graduate computing-related department (*n* = 79) -- - Looked at department websites and online course catalogs --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M346.7 6C337.6 17 320 42.3 320 72c0 40 15.3 55.3 40 80s40 40 80 40c29.7 0 55-17.6 66-26.7c4-3.3 6-8.2 6-13.3s-2-10-6-13.2c-11.4-9.1-38.3-26.8-74-26.8c-32 0-40 8-40 8s8-8 8-40c0-35.7-17.7-62.6-26.8-74C370 2 365.1 0 360 0s-10 2-13.3 6zM244.6 136c-40 0-77.1 18.1-101.7 48.2l60.5 60.5c6.2 6.2 6.2 16.4 0 22.6s-16.4 6.2-22.6 0l-55.3-55.3 0 .1L2.2 477.9C-2 487-.1 497.8 7 505s17.9 9 27.1 4.8l134.7-62.4-52.1-52.1c-6.2-6.2-6.2-16.4 0-22.6s16.4-6.2 22.6 0L199.7 433l100.2-46.4c46.4-21.5 76.2-68 76.2-119.2C376 194.8 317.2 136 244.6 136z"/></svg> Data Collection <img src="img/msi-map.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M346.7 6C337.6 17 320 42.3 320 72c0 40 15.3 55.3 40 80s40 40 80 40c29.7 0 55-17.6 66-26.7c4-3.3 6-8.2 6-13.3s-2-10-6-13.2c-11.4-9.1-38.3-26.8-74-26.8c-32 0-40 8-40 8s8-8 8-40c0-35.7-17.7-62.6-26.8-74C370 2 365.1 0 360 0s-10 2-13.3 6zM244.6 136c-40 0-77.1 18.1-101.7 48.2l60.5 60.5c6.2 6.2 6.2 16.4 0 22.6s-16.4 6.2-22.6 0l-55.3-55.3 0 .1L2.2 477.9C-2 487-.1 497.8 7 505s17.9 9 27.1 4.8l134.7-62.4-52.1-52.1c-6.2-6.2-6.2-16.4 0-22.6s16.4-6.2 22.6 0L199.7 433l100.2-46.4c46.4-21.5 76.2-68 76.2-119.2C376 194.8 317.2 136 244.6 136z"/></svg> Data Collection | | Programs | Courses | |---------------------|----------|---------| | **Overall** | 173 | 5,776 | | **Degree Level** | | | | Masters | 133 | 4,299 | | PhD | 24 | 1,362 | | Certificate | 16 | 115 | | **MSI Type** | | | | HSI | 104 | 3,729 | | HBCU | 40 | 1,001 | | AANAPISI | 17 | 579 | | HSI + AANAPISI | 12 | 467 | -- <hr> **Important note:** The idiosyncratic nature of university websites limits full-automated web scraping --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 448 512" style="height:1em;width:0.88em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M416 0C400 0 288 32 288 176V288c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64h32V480c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32V352 240 32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32zM64 16C64 7.8 57.9 1 49.7 .1S34.2 4.6 32.4 12.5L2.1 148.8C.7 155.1 0 161.5 0 167.9c0 45.9 35.1 83.6 80 87.7V480c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32V255.6c44.9-4.1 80-41.8 80-87.7c0-6.4-.7-12.8-2.1-19.1L191.6 12.5c-1.8-8-9.3-13.3-17.4-12.4S160 7.8 160 16V150.2c0 5.4-4.4 9.8-9.8 9.8c-5.1 0-9.3-3.9-9.8-9L127.9 14.6C127.2 6.3 120.3 0 112 0s-15.2 6.3-15.9 14.6L83.7 151c-.5 5.1-4.7 9-9.8 9c-5.4 0-9.8-4.4-9.8-9.8V16zm48.3 152l-.3 0-.3 0 .3-.7 .3 .7z"/></svg> Data Analysis <img src="img/food-sliced.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- - Natural language processing (NLP) techniques in R to computationally analyze the large amount of text data -- - **RQ1:** *quanteda* R package (Benoit et al., 2018) to create word clouds -- - **RQ2 + RQ3:** *topicmodels* R package (Grün & Hornik, 2011) to implement a latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) approach to identify clusters of terms that frequently appear together --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M290.8 48.6l78.4 29.7L288 109.5 206.8 78.3l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zM136 92.5V204.7c-1.3 .4-2.6 .8-3.9 1.3l-96 36.4C14.4 250.6 0 271.5 0 294.7V413.9c0 22.2 13.1 42.3 33.5 51.3l96 42.2c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0L288 457.5l113.5 49.9c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0l96-42.2c20.3-8.9 33.5-29.1 33.5-51.3V294.7c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-1.3-.5-2.6-.9-3.9-1.3V92.5c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-12.8-4.8-26.9-4.8-39.7 0l-96 36.4C150.4 48.4 136 69.3 136 92.5zM392 210.6l-82.4 31.2V152.6L392 121v89.6zM154.8 250.9l78.4 29.7L152 311.7 70.8 280.6l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zm18.8 204.4V354.8L256 323.2v95.9l-82.4 36.2zM421.2 250.9c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0l78.4 29.7L424 311.7l-81.2-31.1 78.4-29.7zM523.2 421.2l-77.6 34.1V354.8L528 323.2v90.7c0 3.2-1.9 6-4.8 7.3z"/></svg> <br><br> Results --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M290.8 48.6l78.4 29.7L288 109.5 206.8 78.3l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zM136 92.5V204.7c-1.3 .4-2.6 .8-3.9 1.3l-96 36.4C14.4 250.6 0 271.5 0 294.7V413.9c0 22.2 13.1 42.3 33.5 51.3l96 42.2c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0L288 457.5l113.5 49.9c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0l96-42.2c20.3-8.9 33.5-29.1 33.5-51.3V294.7c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-1.3-.5-2.6-.9-3.9-1.3V92.5c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-12.8-4.8-26.9-4.8-39.7 0l-96 36.4C150.4 48.4 136 69.3 136 92.5zM392 210.6l-82.4 31.2V152.6L392 121v89.6zM154.8 250.9l78.4 29.7L152 311.7 70.8 280.6l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zm18.8 204.4V354.8L256 323.2v95.9l-82.4 36.2zM421.2 250.9c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0l78.4 29.7L424 311.7l-81.2-31.1 78.4-29.7zM523.2 421.2l-77.6 34.1V354.8L528 323.2v90.7c0 3.2-1.9 6-4.8 7.3z"/></svg> RQ1 ### Top Terms Used in MSI Graduate Computing Programs <img src="img/fig1.png" width="520px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M290.8 48.6l78.4 29.7L288 109.5 206.8 78.3l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zM136 92.5V204.7c-1.3 .4-2.6 .8-3.9 1.3l-96 36.4C14.4 250.6 0 271.5 0 294.7V413.9c0 22.2 13.1 42.3 33.5 51.3l96 42.2c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0L288 457.5l113.5 49.9c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0l96-42.2c20.3-8.9 33.5-29.1 33.5-51.3V294.7c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-1.3-.5-2.6-.9-3.9-1.3V92.5c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-12.8-4.8-26.9-4.8-39.7 0l-96 36.4C150.4 48.4 136 69.3 136 92.5zM392 210.6l-82.4 31.2V152.6L392 121v89.6zM154.8 250.9l78.4 29.7L152 311.7 70.8 280.6l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zm18.8 204.4V354.8L256 323.2v95.9l-82.4 36.2zM421.2 250.9c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0l78.4 29.7L424 311.7l-81.2-31.1 78.4-29.7zM523.2 421.2l-77.6 34.1V354.8L528 323.2v90.7c0 3.2-1.9 6-4.8 7.3z"/></svg> RQ1 ### Top Terms Used in MSI Graduate Computing Course Titles <img src="img/fig2.png" width="520px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M290.8 48.6l78.4 29.7L288 109.5 206.8 78.3l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zM136 92.5V204.7c-1.3 .4-2.6 .8-3.9 1.3l-96 36.4C14.4 250.6 0 271.5 0 294.7V413.9c0 22.2 13.1 42.3 33.5 51.3l96 42.2c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0L288 457.5l113.5 49.9c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0l96-42.2c20.3-8.9 33.5-29.1 33.5-51.3V294.7c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-1.3-.5-2.6-.9-3.9-1.3V92.5c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-12.8-4.8-26.9-4.8-39.7 0l-96 36.4C150.4 48.4 136 69.3 136 92.5zM392 210.6l-82.4 31.2V152.6L392 121v89.6zM154.8 250.9l78.4 29.7L152 311.7 70.8 280.6l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zm18.8 204.4V354.8L256 323.2v95.9l-82.4 36.2zM421.2 250.9c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0l78.4 29.7L424 311.7l-81.2-31.1 78.4-29.7zM523.2 421.2l-77.6 34.1V354.8L528 323.2v90.7c0 3.2-1.9 6-4.8 7.3z"/></svg> RQ2 ### Comparison of MSI Graduate Computing Course Titles by Degree Level <img src="img/fig3.png" width="320px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M290.8 48.6l78.4 29.7L288 109.5 206.8 78.3l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zM136 92.5V204.7c-1.3 .4-2.6 .8-3.9 1.3l-96 36.4C14.4 250.6 0 271.5 0 294.7V413.9c0 22.2 13.1 42.3 33.5 51.3l96 42.2c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0L288 457.5l113.5 49.9c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0l96-42.2c20.3-8.9 33.5-29.1 33.5-51.3V294.7c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-1.3-.5-2.6-.9-3.9-1.3V92.5c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-12.8-4.8-26.9-4.8-39.7 0l-96 36.4C150.4 48.4 136 69.3 136 92.5zM392 210.6l-82.4 31.2V152.6L392 121v89.6zM154.8 250.9l78.4 29.7L152 311.7 70.8 280.6l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zm18.8 204.4V354.8L256 323.2v95.9l-82.4 36.2zM421.2 250.9c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0l78.4 29.7L424 311.7l-81.2-31.1 78.4-29.7zM523.2 421.2l-77.6 34.1V354.8L528 323.2v90.7c0 3.2-1.9 6-4.8 7.3z"/></svg> RQ2 ### Comparison of MSI Graduate Computing Course Titles by Degree Level - Master’s and Ph.D. courses were fairly similar -- - Master’s courses have slightly more emphasis on `advanced` and Ph.D. slightly more on `software` -- - More variation when comparing graduate certificate course titles: more emphasis on `architecture`, `visualization`, `high performance`, `biometrics`, and a cluster of `independent`, `data`, and `design`. --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M290.8 48.6l78.4 29.7L288 109.5 206.8 78.3l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zM136 92.5V204.7c-1.3 .4-2.6 .8-3.9 1.3l-96 36.4C14.4 250.6 0 271.5 0 294.7V413.9c0 22.2 13.1 42.3 33.5 51.3l96 42.2c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0L288 457.5l113.5 49.9c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0l96-42.2c20.3-8.9 33.5-29.1 33.5-51.3V294.7c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-1.3-.5-2.6-.9-3.9-1.3V92.5c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-12.8-4.8-26.9-4.8-39.7 0l-96 36.4C150.4 48.4 136 69.3 136 92.5zM392 210.6l-82.4 31.2V152.6L392 121v89.6zM154.8 250.9l78.4 29.7L152 311.7 70.8 280.6l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zm18.8 204.4V354.8L256 323.2v95.9l-82.4 36.2zM421.2 250.9c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0l78.4 29.7L424 311.7l-81.2-31.1 78.4-29.7zM523.2 421.2l-77.6 34.1V354.8L528 323.2v90.7c0 3.2-1.9 6-4.8 7.3z"/></svg> RQ3 ### Comparison of MSI Graduate Computing Course Titles by Degree Level <img src="img/fig4.png" width="320px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M290.8 48.6l78.4 29.7L288 109.5 206.8 78.3l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zM136 92.5V204.7c-1.3 .4-2.6 .8-3.9 1.3l-96 36.4C14.4 250.6 0 271.5 0 294.7V413.9c0 22.2 13.1 42.3 33.5 51.3l96 42.2c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0L288 457.5l113.5 49.9c14.4 6.3 30.7 6.3 45.1 0l96-42.2c20.3-8.9 33.5-29.1 33.5-51.3V294.7c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-1.3-.5-2.6-.9-3.9-1.3V92.5c0-23.3-14.4-44.1-36.1-52.4l-96-36.4c-12.8-4.8-26.9-4.8-39.7 0l-96 36.4C150.4 48.4 136 69.3 136 92.5zM392 210.6l-82.4 31.2V152.6L392 121v89.6zM154.8 250.9l78.4 29.7L152 311.7 70.8 280.6l78.4-29.7c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0zm18.8 204.4V354.8L256 323.2v95.9l-82.4 36.2zM421.2 250.9c1.8-.7 3.8-.7 5.7 0l78.4 29.7L424 311.7l-81.2-31.1 78.4-29.7zM523.2 421.2l-77.6 34.1V354.8L528 323.2v90.7c0 3.2-1.9 6-4.8 7.3z"/></svg> RQ3 ### Comparison of MSI Graduate Computing Course Titles by Degree Level - Many similarities across all institutions -- - HSIs and HSI + AANAPISIs emphasized `artificial intelligence` a bit more -- - HBCUs emphasized `management`, `cyber`, and `information security` -- - AANAPISIs are distinguished by `information technology`, `project`, and `writing`. -- - HSI + AANAPISIs emphasized on `machine learning`, `neural`, `networks`, `mobile`, `bioinformatics`, and `computer network` --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 640 512" style="height:1em;width:1.25em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M208 352c114.9 0 208-78.8 208-176S322.9 0 208 0S0 78.8 0 176c0 38.6 14.7 74.3 39.6 103.4c-3.5 9.4-8.7 17.7-14.2 24.7c-4.8 6.2-9.7 11-13.3 14.3c-1.8 1.6-3.3 2.9-4.3 3.7c-.5 .4-.9 .7-1.1 .8l-.2 .2 0 0 0 0C1 327.2-1.4 334.4 .8 340.9S9.1 352 16 352c21.8 0 43.8-5.6 62.1-12.5c9.2-3.5 17.8-7.4 25.3-11.4C134.1 343.3 169.8 352 208 352zM448 176c0 112.3-99.1 196.9-216.5 207C255.8 457.4 336.4 512 432 512c38.2 0 73.9-8.7 104.7-23.9c7.5 4 16 7.9 25.2 11.4c18.3 6.9 40.3 12.5 62.1 12.5c6.9 0 13.1-4.5 15.2-11.1c2.1-6.6-.2-13.8-5.8-17.9l0 0 0 0-.2-.2c-.2-.2-.6-.4-1.1-.8c-1-.8-2.5-2-4.3-3.7c-3.6-3.3-8.5-8.1-13.3-14.3c-5.5-7-10.7-15.4-14.2-24.7c24.9-29 39.6-64.7 39.6-103.4c0-92.8-84.9-168.9-192.6-175.5c.4 5.1 .6 10.3 .6 15.5z"/></svg> <br><br> Reflection & Discussion --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M264.5 5.2c14.9-6.9 32.1-6.9 47 0l218.6 101c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 149.8C37.4 145.8 32 137.3 32 128s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8L264.5 5.2zM476.9 209.6l53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 277.8C37.4 273.8 32 265.3 32 256s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0l152-70.2zm-152 198.2l152-70.2 53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 405.8C37.4 401.8 32 393.3 32 384s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0z"/></svg> Implications for Policy <img src="img/food-tree.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Curricular knowledge is shaped by contextual factors -- If MSIs are a mechanism to redress racial/ethnic disparities in computing -- then a first step is to foster inter-institutional synergy through computing program alignment --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M264.5 5.2c14.9-6.9 32.1-6.9 47 0l218.6 101c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 149.8C37.4 145.8 32 137.3 32 128s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8L264.5 5.2zM476.9 209.6l53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 277.8C37.4 273.8 32 265.3 32 256s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0l152-70.2zm-152 198.2l152-70.2 53.2 24.6c8.5 3.9 13.9 12.4 13.9 21.8s-5.4 17.9-13.9 21.8l-218.6 101c-14.9 6.9-32.1 6.9-47 0L45.9 405.8C37.4 401.8 32 393.3 32 384s5.4-17.9 13.9-21.8l53.2-24.6 152 70.2c23.4 10.8 50.4 10.8 73.8 0z"/></svg> Implications for Practice <img src="img/food-tree.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### In AECT's next 100 years... -- designing and supporting curricular knowledge -- must take contextual factors into account (e.g., degree level, institution type) --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M156.6 384.9L125.7 354c-8.5-8.5-11.5-20.8-7.7-32.2c3-8.9 7-20.5 11.8-33.8L24 288c-8.6 0-16.6-4.6-20.9-12.1s-4.2-16.7 .2-24.1l52.5-88.5c13-21.9 36.5-35.3 61.9-35.3l82.3 0c2.4-4 4.8-7.7 7.2-11.3C289.1-4.1 411.1-8.1 483.9 5.3c11.6 2.1 20.6 11.2 22.8 22.8c13.4 72.9 9.3 194.8-111.4 276.7c-3.5 2.4-7.3 4.8-11.3 7.2v82.3c0 25.4-13.4 49-35.3 61.9l-88.5 52.5c-7.4 4.4-16.6 4.5-24.1 .2s-12.1-12.2-12.1-20.9V380.8c-14.1 4.9-26.4 8.9-35.7 11.9c-11.2 3.6-23.4 .5-31.8-7.8zM384 168a40 40 0 1 0 0-80 40 40 0 1 0 0 80z"/></svg> Future Work <img src="img/food-spaceship.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Next Steps: -- Follow up to ask “Why?” these observed differences occurred -- Follow up to compare terminology in curricular knowledge to terminology in computing job postings --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 320 512" style="height:1em;width:0.62em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M80 160c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h32c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64v3.6c0 21.8-11.1 42.1-29.4 53.8l-42.2 27.1c-25.2 16.2-40.4 44.1-40.4 74V320c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32v-1.4c0-8.2 4.2-15.8 11-20.2l42.2-27.1c36.6-23.6 58.8-64.1 58.8-107.7V160c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128H144C73.3 32 16 89.3 16 160c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32zm80 320a40 40 0 1 0 0-80 40 40 0 1 0 0 80z"/></svg> <br><br> Questions <br><br> **Bret Staudt Willet + Annie Wofford + Lara Perez-Felkner + Chantra Nhien** Florida State University <br><br> <hr> <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M64 112c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v22.1L220.5 291.7c20.7 17 50.4 17 71.1 0L464 150.1V128c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H64zM48 212.2V384c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H448c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V212.2L322 328.8c-38.4 31.5-93.7 31.5-132 0L48 212.2zM0 128C0 92.7 28.7 64 64 64H448c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64V384c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64H64c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64V128z"/></svg> [bret.staudtwillet@fsu.edu](mailto:bret.staudtwillet@fsu.edu) | <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M352 256c0 22.2-1.2 43.6-3.3 64H163.3c-2.2-20.4-3.3-41.8-3.3-64s1.2-43.6 3.3-64H348.7c2.2 20.4 3.3 41.8 3.3 64zm28.8-64H503.9c5.3 20.5 8.1 41.9 8.1 64s-2.8 43.5-8.1 64H380.8c2.1-20.6 3.2-42 3.2-64s-1.1-43.4-3.2-64zm112.6-32H376.7c-10-63.9-29.8-117.4-55.3-151.6c78.3 20.7 142 77.5 171.9 151.6zm-149.1 0H167.7c6.1-36.4 15.5-68.6 27-94.7c10.5-23.6 22.2-40.7 33.5-51.5C239.4 3.2 248.7 0 256 0s16.6 3.2 27.8 13.8c11.3 10.8 23 27.9 33.5 51.5c11.6 26 20.9 58.2 27 94.7zm-209 0H18.6C48.6 85.9 112.2 29.1 190.6 8.4C165.1 42.6 145.3 96.1 135.3 160zM8.1 192H131.2c-2.1 20.6-3.2 42-3.2 64s1.1 43.4 3.2 64H8.1C2.8 299.5 0 278.1 0 256s2.8-43.5 8.1-64zM194.7 446.6c-11.6-26-20.9-58.2-27-94.6H344.3c-6.1 36.4-15.5 68.6-27 94.6c-10.5 23.6-22.2 40.7-33.5 51.5C272.6 508.8 263.3 512 256 512s-16.6-3.2-27.8-13.8c-11.3-10.8-23-27.9-33.5-51.5zM135.3 352c10 63.9 29.8 117.4 55.3 151.6C112.2 482.9 48.6 426.1 18.6 352H135.3zm358.1 0c-30 74.1-93.6 130.9-171.9 151.6c25.5-34.2 45.2-87.7 55.3-151.6H493.4z"/></svg> [bretsw.com](https://bretsw.com) | <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 496 512" style="height:1em;width:0.97em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M165.9 397.4c0 2-2.3 3.6-5.2 3.6-3.3.3-5.6-1.3-5.6-3.6 0-2 2.3-3.6 5.2-3.6 3-.3 5.6 1.3 5.6 3.6zm-31.1-4.5c-.7 2 1.3 4.3 4.3 4.9 2.6 1 5.6 0 6.2-2s-1.3-4.3-4.3-5.2c-2.6-.7-5.5.3-6.2 2.3zm44.2-1.7c-2.9.7-4.9 2.6-4.6 4.9.3 2 2.9 3.3 5.9 2.6 2.9-.7 4.9-2.6 4.6-4.6-.3-1.9-3-3.2-5.9-2.9zM244.8 8C106.1 8 0 113.3 0 252c0 110.9 69.8 205.8 169.5 239.2 12.8 2.3 17.3-5.6 17.3-12.1 0-6.2-.3-40.4-.3-61.4 0 0-70 15-84.7-29.8 0 0-11.4-29.1-27.8-36.6 0 0-22.9-15.7 1.6-15.4 0 0 24.9 2 38.6 25.8 21.9 38.6 58.6 27.5 72.9 20.9 2.3-16 8.8-27.1 16-33.7-55.9-6.2-112.3-14.3-112.3-110.5 0-27.5 7.6-41.3 23.6-58.9-2.6-6.5-11.1-33.3 2.6-67.9 20.9-6.5 69 27 69 27 20-5.6 41.5-8.5 62.8-8.5s42.8 2.9 62.8 8.5c0 0 48.1-33.6 69-27 13.7 34.7 5.2 61.4 2.6 67.9 16 17.7 25.8 31.5 25.8 58.9 0 96.5-58.9 104.2-114.8 110.5 9.2 7.9 17 22.9 17 46.4 0 33.7-.3 75.4-.3 83.6 0 6.5 4.6 14.4 17.3 12.1C428.2 457.8 496 362.9 496 252 496 113.3 383.5 8 244.8 8zM97.2 352.9c-1.3 1-1 3.3.7 5.2 1.6 1.6 3.9 2.3 5.2 1 1.3-1 1-3.3-.7-5.2-1.6-1.6-3.9-2.3-5.2-1zm-10.8-8.1c-.7 1.3.3 2.9 2.3 3.9 1.6 1 3.6.7 4.3-.7.7-1.3-.3-2.9-2.3-3.9-2-.6-3.6-.3-4.3.7zm32.4 35.6c-1.6 1.3-1 4.3 1.3 6.2 2.3 2.3 5.2 2.6 6.5 1 1.3-1.3.7-4.3-1.3-6.2-2.2-2.3-5.2-2.6-6.5-1zm-11.4-14.7c-1.6 1-1.6 3.6 0 5.9 1.6 2.3 4.3 3.3 5.6 2.3 1.6-1.3 1.6-3.9 0-6.2-1.4-2.3-4-3.3-5.6-2z"/></svg> [GitHub](https://github.com/bretsw/) <hr> <div class="caption"> Images created with Midjourney. 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