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Nagel K, Napier N, Dekhane S. Programming Boot Camp to retain women in IT: An experience report. 2016;doi: 10.1109/RESPECT.2016.7836170.
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Nagel K, Napier N, Dekhane S. Programming Boot Camp to retain women in IT: An experience report. 2016; doi: 10.1109/RESPECT.2016.7836170. UIID-AD: 4153.
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2016; doi: 10.1109/RESPECT.2016.7836170.

Programming Boot Camp to retain women in IT: An experience report.

K Nagel, N Napier, S Dekhane

UIID-AD: 4153 DOI: 10.1109/RESPECT.2016.7836170

Abstract

Underrepresented students in computing can face critical challenges to retention including lack of prior exposure to programming and feelings of isolation due to a non-diverse classroom. Consequently, students may delay enrolling in programming courses, which interrupts progress towards their degree and decreases confidence in their ability to succeed in college and computing careers. One strategy to overcome the perceived and actual difficulties undergraduate students encounter in an introductory programming course is to participate in a summer Programming Boot Camp (PBC). PBC is a short-term, intense event focused on improving Java programming skills, providing career and professional development, and building a stronger network with faculty, peers, and industry experts. In this paper, we describe the structure and format of a weeklong PBC held at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) for female computing undergraduates. We report on the impacts of the program in terms of increasing confidence, improving programming skills, and encouraging student engagement. © 2016 IEEE.

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