Jacqueline Jackson
ABSTRACT
Computer Science is one of the fastest growing occupations. The demand for well educated professionals will continue to increase. Although the demand for such professionals is on the rise, current enrollment in the discipline, without effort, will not meet the demand. One of the efforts underway at the Department of Computer Science at Jackson State University to combat the problem of declining enrollment is engaging students in research. Providing students with research experiences provides additional insight into the field and what it really has to offer. This paper provides the reader with an inside look at the research experiences that students have been involved in; discusses the benefits of involving students in research experiences; shares lessons learned and provides recommendations to those who are interested in engaging students in research.
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- Engaging students in research: benefits, lessons learned and recommendations
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