class: left, bottom, title-slide .title[ # Sending (Mixed) Signals ] .subtitle[ ## Comparing Computing Terminology in MSI Graduate Programs and Job Markets Across Regions ] .author[ ### Bret Staudt Willet, Annie Wofford, Charlotte Hayes, & Lara Perez-Felkner | Florida State University ] .date[ ### April 10, 2026 ] --- 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> **View the slides:** [bretsw.com/aera26-terminology](https://bretsw.com/aera26-terminology/) --- class: inverse, center, middle # <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="M464 256A208 208 0 1 0 48 256a208 208 0 1 0 416 0zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm306.7 69.1L162.4 380.6c-19.4 7.5-38.5-11.6-31-31l55.5-144.3c3.3-8.5 9.9-15.1 18.4-18.4l144.3-55.5c19.4-7.5 38.5 11.6 31 31L325.1 306.7c-3.2 8.5-9.9 15.1-18.4 18.4zM288 256a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z"/></svg> <br><br> Purpose --- # <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="M464 256A208 208 0 1 0 48 256a208 208 0 1 0 416 0zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm306.7 69.1L162.4 380.6c-19.4 7.5-38.5-11.6-31-31l55.5-144.3c3.3-8.5 9.9-15.1 18.4-18.4l144.3-55.5c19.4-7.5 38.5 11.6 31 31L325.1 306.7c-3.2 8.5-9.9 15.1-18.4 18.4zM288 256a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z"/></svg> Purpose <img src="img/computing.jpg" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- Looking for **alignment in computing:** -- - Postsecondary Education --- # <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="M464 256A208 208 0 1 0 48 256a208 208 0 1 0 416 0zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm306.7 69.1L162.4 380.6c-19.4 7.5-38.5-11.6-31-31l55.5-144.3c3.3-8.5 9.9-15.1 18.4-18.4l144.3-55.5c19.4-7.5 38.5 11.6 31 31L325.1 306.7c-3.2 8.5-9.9 15.1-18.4 18.4zM288 256a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z"/></svg> Purpose <img src="img/computing.jpg" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> Looking for **alignment in computing:** - Postsecondary Education <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:#782F40;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M406.6 374.6l96-96c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-96-96c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224l-293.5 0 41.4-41.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-96 96c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l96 96c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L109.3 288l293.5 0-41.4 41.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z"/></svg> Workforce --- # <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="M464 256A208 208 0 1 0 48 256a208 208 0 1 0 416 0zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm306.7 69.1L162.4 380.6c-19.4 7.5-38.5-11.6-31-31l55.5-144.3c3.3-8.5 9.9-15.1 18.4-18.4l144.3-55.5c19.4-7.5 38.5 11.6 31 31L325.1 306.7c-3.2 8.5-9.9 15.1-18.4 18.4zM288 256a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z"/></svg> Purpose <img src="img/computing.jpg" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> Looking for **access in computing:** -- - Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) --- # <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="M464 256A208 208 0 1 0 48 256a208 208 0 1 0 416 0zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm306.7 69.1L162.4 380.6c-19.4 7.5-38.5-11.6-31-31l55.5-144.3c3.3-8.5 9.9-15.1 18.4-18.4l144.3-55.5c19.4-7.5 38.5 11.6 31 31L325.1 306.7c-3.2 8.5-9.9 15.1-18.4 18.4zM288 256a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z"/></svg> Purpose <img src="img/computing.jpg" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> Looking for **access in computing:** - Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) <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:#782F40;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M406.6 374.6l96-96c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-96-96c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224l-293.5 0 41.4-41.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-96 96c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l96 96c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L109.3 288l293.5 0-41.4 41.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z"/></svg> Geography of Opportunity --- # <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="M464 256A208 208 0 1 0 48 256a208 208 0 1 0 416 0zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm306.7 69.1L162.4 380.6c-19.4 7.5-38.5-11.6-31-31l55.5-144.3c3.3-8.5 9.9-15.1 18.4-18.4l144.3-55.5c19.4-7.5 38.5 11.6 31 31L325.1 306.7c-3.2 8.5-9.9 15.1-18.4 18.4zM288 256a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z"/></svg> Purpose <img src="img/clear.jpg" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> Looking for **signals:** -- - Terminology <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:#782F40;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M406.6 374.6l96-96c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-96-96c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224l-293.5 0 41.4-41.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-96 96c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l96 96c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L109.3 288l293.5 0-41.4 41.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z"/></svg> Computing --- class: inverse, center, middle # <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="M192 64v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V64c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM82.7 207c-15.3 8.8-20.5 28.4-11.7 43.7l32 55.4c8.8 15.3 28.4 20.5 43.7 11.7l55.4-32c15.3-8.8 20.5-28.4 11.7-43.7l-32-55.4c-8.8-15.3-28.4-20.5-43.7-11.7L82.7 207zM288 192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V224c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H288zm64 160c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM160 384v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM32 352c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H96c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H32z"/></svg> <br><br> Method --- # <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="M192 64v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V64c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM82.7 207c-15.3 8.8-20.5 28.4-11.7 43.7l32 55.4c8.8 15.3 28.4 20.5 43.7 11.7l55.4-32c15.3-8.8 20.5-28.4 11.7-43.7l-32-55.4c-8.8-15.3-28.4-20.5-43.7-11.7L82.7 207zM288 192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V224c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H288zm64 160c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM160 384v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM32 352c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H96c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H32z"/></svg> Method: Data Collection <img src="img/jumble.jpg" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- **Looking for terminology:** -- - Institutional Websites (manual documentation) -- - Google Job Board (computational data mining) --- # <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="M192 64v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V64c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM82.7 207c-15.3 8.8-20.5 28.4-11.7 43.7l32 55.4c8.8 15.3 28.4 20.5 43.7 11.7l55.4-32c15.3-8.8 20.5-28.4 11.7-43.7l-32-55.4c-8.8-15.3-28.4-20.5-43.7-11.7L82.7 207zM288 192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V224c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H288zm64 160c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM160 384v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM32 352c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H96c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H32z"/></svg> Method: Data Collection <img src="img/jumble.jpg" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Institutional Websites -- - **196** graduate computing programs at **79** minority-serving institutions -- - **5,803** graduate computing courses --- # <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="M192 64v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V64c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM82.7 207c-15.3 8.8-20.5 28.4-11.7 43.7l32 55.4c8.8 15.3 28.4 20.5 43.7 11.7l55.4-32c15.3-8.8 20.5-28.4 11.7-43.7l-32-55.4c-8.8-15.3-28.4-20.5-43.7-11.7L82.7 207zM288 192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V224c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H288zm64 160c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM160 384v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM32 352c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H96c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H32z"/></svg> Method: Data Collection <img src="img/jumble.jpg" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Google Job Board -- - **174,558** job ads -- - **38,365** distinct by job title, company, and locations --- # <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="M192 64v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V64c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H224c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM82.7 207c-15.3 8.8-20.5 28.4-11.7 43.7l32 55.4c8.8 15.3 28.4 20.5 43.7 11.7l55.4-32c15.3-8.8 20.5-28.4 11.7-43.7l-32-55.4c-8.8-15.3-28.4-20.5-43.7-11.7L82.7 207zM288 192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V224c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H288zm64 160c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM160 384v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h64c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H192c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM32 352c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v64c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H96c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V384c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H32z"/></svg> Method: Data Analysis <img src="img/ordered.jpg" width="480px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- ### Finding order in the terminology -- - Natural Language Processing -- - Machine Learning Classifier -- - Epistemic Network Analysis --- class: inverse, center, middle # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> <br><br> Results --- # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> Results <img src="img/fig0.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### MSIs with Computing Grad Programs --- # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> Results <img src="img/fig1.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Top Terms Included in Computing Course Titles --- # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> Results <img src="img/app1.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Top Term Pairings Included in Computing Course Titles --- # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> Results <img src="img/fig2.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Top Terms Included in Computing Job Ads --- # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> Results <img src="img/app2.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Top Term Pairings Included in Computing Job Ads --- # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> Results <img src="img/fig3.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Top Terms in Course Titles vs. Job Ads --- # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> Results <img src="img/fig4.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Epistemic Networks in Grad Programs by Degree Level --- # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> Results <img src="img/fig5.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Epistemic Networks in Job Ads by Job Category --- # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> Results <img src="img/fig6.png" width="100%" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Epistemic Networks in Grad Programs vs. Job Ads by Geography --- 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="M80.3 44C69.8 69.9 64 98.2 64 128s5.8 58.1 16.3 84c6.6 16.4-1.3 35-17.7 41.7s-35-1.3-41.7-17.7C7.4 202.6 0 166.1 0 128S7.4 53.4 20.9 20C27.6 3.6 46.2-4.3 62.6 2.3S86.9 27.6 80.3 44zM555.1 20C568.6 53.4 576 89.9 576 128s-7.4 74.6-20.9 108c-6.6 16.4-25.3 24.3-41.7 17.7S489.1 228.4 495.7 212c10.5-25.9 16.3-54.2 16.3-84s-5.8-58.1-16.3-84C489.1 27.6 497 9 513.4 2.3s35 1.3 41.7 17.7zM352 128c0 23.7-12.9 44.4-32 55.4V480c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V183.4c-19.1-11.1-32-31.7-32-55.4c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64s64 28.7 64 64zM170.6 76.8C163.8 92.4 160 109.7 160 128s3.8 35.6 10.6 51.2c7.1 16.2-.3 35.1-16.5 42.1s-35.1-.3-42.1-16.5c-10.3-23.6-16-49.6-16-76.8s5.7-53.2 16-76.8c7.1-16.2 25.9-23.6 42.1-16.5s23.6 25.9 16.5 42.1zM464 51.2c10.3 23.6 16 49.6 16 76.8s-5.7 53.2-16 76.8c-7.1 16.2-25.9 23.6-42.1 16.5s-23.6-25.9-16.5-42.1c6.8-15.6 10.6-32.9 10.6-51.2s-3.8-35.6-10.6-51.2c-7.1-16.2 .3-35.1 16.5-42.1s35.1 .3 42.1 16.5z"/></svg> <br><br> Implications --- # <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="M80.3 44C69.8 69.9 64 98.2 64 128s5.8 58.1 16.3 84c6.6 16.4-1.3 35-17.7 41.7s-35-1.3-41.7-17.7C7.4 202.6 0 166.1 0 128S7.4 53.4 20.9 20C27.6 3.6 46.2-4.3 62.6 2.3S86.9 27.6 80.3 44zM555.1 20C568.6 53.4 576 89.9 576 128s-7.4 74.6-20.9 108c-6.6 16.4-25.3 24.3-41.7 17.7S489.1 228.4 495.7 212c10.5-25.9 16.3-54.2 16.3-84s-5.8-58.1-16.3-84C489.1 27.6 497 9 513.4 2.3s35 1.3 41.7 17.7zM352 128c0 23.7-12.9 44.4-32 55.4V480c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V183.4c-19.1-11.1-32-31.7-32-55.4c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64s64 28.7 64 64zM170.6 76.8C163.8 92.4 160 109.7 160 128s3.8 35.6 10.6 51.2c7.1 16.2-.3 35.1-16.5 42.1s-35.1-.3-42.1-16.5c-10.3-23.6-16-49.6-16-76.8s5.7-53.2 16-76.8c7.1-16.2 25.9-23.6 42.1-16.5s23.6 25.9 16.5 42.1zM464 51.2c10.3 23.6 16 49.6 16 76.8s-5.7 53.2-16 76.8c-7.1 16.2-25.9 23.6-42.1 16.5s-23.6-25.9-16.5-42.1c6.8-15.6 10.6-32.9 10.6-51.2s-3.8-35.6-10.6-51.2c-7.1-16.2 .3-35.1 16.5-42.1s35.1 .3 42.1 16.5z"/></svg> Implications <img src="img/plug.jpg" width="480px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- ### Implications for Practice and Policy -- Terminology is a useful signal: -- - Collaborate with other institutions in the same region doing similar work -- - Update course offerings (and potentially learning objectives) to align with job demands --- # <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="M80.3 44C69.8 69.9 64 98.2 64 128s5.8 58.1 16.3 84c6.6 16.4-1.3 35-17.7 41.7s-35-1.3-41.7-17.7C7.4 202.6 0 166.1 0 128S7.4 53.4 20.9 20C27.6 3.6 46.2-4.3 62.6 2.3S86.9 27.6 80.3 44zM555.1 20C568.6 53.4 576 89.9 576 128s-7.4 74.6-20.9 108c-6.6 16.4-25.3 24.3-41.7 17.7S489.1 228.4 495.7 212c10.5-25.9 16.3-54.2 16.3-84s-5.8-58.1-16.3-84C489.1 27.6 497 9 513.4 2.3s35 1.3 41.7 17.7zM352 128c0 23.7-12.9 44.4-32 55.4V480c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V183.4c-19.1-11.1-32-31.7-32-55.4c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64s64 28.7 64 64zM170.6 76.8C163.8 92.4 160 109.7 160 128s3.8 35.6 10.6 51.2c7.1 16.2-.3 35.1-16.5 42.1s-35.1-.3-42.1-16.5c-10.3-23.6-16-49.6-16-76.8s5.7-53.2 16-76.8c7.1-16.2 25.9-23.6 42.1-16.5s23.6 25.9 16.5 42.1zM464 51.2c10.3 23.6 16 49.6 16 76.8s-5.7 53.2-16 76.8c-7.1 16.2-25.9 23.6-42.1 16.5s-23.6-25.9-16.5-42.1c6.8-15.6 10.6-32.9 10.6-51.2s-3.8-35.6-10.6-51.2c-7.1-16.2 .3-35.1 16.5-42.1s35.1 .3 42.1 16.5z"/></svg> Implications <img src="img/signals.jpg" width="480px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Implications for Research -- - Investigate alignment of degree level and job ads by region -- - Look at course descriptions and learning objectives, not just course titles --- 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> Let's Connect! <hr> **Bret Staudt Willet:** bret.staudtwillet@fsu.edu **Annie Wofford:** awofford@fsu.edu **Charlotte Hayes:** chayes4@fsu.edu **Lara Perez-Felkner:** lperezfelkner@fsu.edu <hr> <br><br><br> **Bret Staudt Willet** | Florida State University <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/) --- # <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="M32 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V400c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H80c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V64C0 46.3 14.3 32 32 32zM160 224c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V256c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm128-64V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32zm64 32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32v96c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM480 96V320c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32z"/></svg> Appendix <img src="img/app3.png" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Efficacy of Machine Learning Classifier Models