Path: utzoo!utgpu!jarvis.csri.toronto.edu!rutgers!sunybcs!sbcs!pbh From: pbh@sbcs.sunysb.edu (Peter B. Henderson) Newsgroups: comp.edu Subject: NSF Workshop - Modern Foundations of Computer Science Keywords: Introductory Computer Science, Problem-Solving, Mathematics Message-ID: <2827@sbcs.sunysb.edu> Date: 15 May 89 20:04:55 GMT Distribution: usa Organization: SUNY at Stony Brook Lines: 128 MODERN FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE A Workshop Sponsored by NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement Program July 24 - August 11, 1989 SUNY AT STONY BROOK STONY BROOK, LONG ISLAND, N.Y. Dr. Peter B. Henderson Dr. David L. Ferguson Dr. Anita Wasilewska Motivation: Have you observed that many students in introductory computer science courses possess very weak problem solving skills, lack basic mathematical maturity, have poor oral and written communication skills, and are not capable of abstraction at the level necessary to design good algorithmic solutions? This workshop will introduce you to new approaches for teaching computer science which address these issues. Modern Foundations of Computer Science will stress problem solving, mathematics, the important relationships between mathematics and computer science, and mathematics as a tool for problem solving and under- standing fundamental computer science concepts. Objectives o Demonstrate effective ways for integrating problem solving and discrete mathematics into computer science courses. o Provide an overview of mathematical concepts fundamental to problem solving in computer science. o Learn how mathematics can be used as a tool for computer science problem solving, thinking, and abstraction. o Introduce new computer science problem solving paradigms founded upon mathematical principles. o Discuss curriculum reform and current approaches to teaching introductory computer science courses. o Provide hands-on laboratory experience with educational software, computer tools, and new programming languages founded on mathematical principles. o Develop new educational materials which incorporate mathematics and problem solving techniques into courses you will be teaching. o Establish a newsletter to maintain communication with other workshop participants. >>>>>>> INTERESTED?? Please continue reading for further information. Selection of Participants Participants will be selected from applicants who are interested in integrating problem solving and mathematics into computer science courses, particularly at the introductory level. The workshop is limited to 25 participants. Qualified minority and women faculty are especially encouraged to apply. Expenses The National Science Foundation will cover the following partici- pant costs: 1) Room and board for July 24 through August 11, 1989 2) All instructional fees 3) All instructional supplies Participants, or home institutions, are responsible for travel expenses. Facilities Most of the Computer Science Department's computing facilities will be available to participants. This includes a network of 8 VAXes, over 100 SUN workstations, and an Apple Macintosh laboratory. Documentation describing the use of the computing facilities and important features will be sent to participants four weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Participants will have access to campus library facilities includ- ing the Computer Science, Engineering, and Main libraries. A col- lection of text books and reading material relevant to the workshop will be available in the Computer Science Library. Recreation Participants will be provided with passes to the univer- sity gymnasium, locker room, pool, and tennis, squash, and racket ball courts. Outdoor facilities (track, playing fields, and volleyball courts) will also be available. In addition, par- ticipants can enjoy Long Island's numerous recreational facili- ties, including beaches, museums, cultural events, and of course New York City, which is accessible by train. Application Procedure Applicants should supply the following information: (1) Name, institution, department mailing address, and phone number. (2) A brief vita (maximum of three pages). (3) List of all undergraduate computer science courses taught dur- ing the past three years. (4) A one page essay describing your philosophy of teaching computer science and your commitment to teaching computer science. With respect to your teaching explain how you expect to benefit from this workshop. (5) A letter from your chair or dean supporting your participa- tion. This letter should include institutional financial com- mitments such as travel expenses, stipends, etc. Mail applications to Anita Wasilewska, Department of Computer Sci- ence, SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, N.Y. 11794. The appli- cation deadline has been extended to June 12, 1989.