Culturally Enriched Computer Science Curriculum Project
Enhancing Native American participation in CS through art, culture, and technology integration. Collaborative project with diverse partners to develop innovative courses and VR experiences.
Culturally Enriched Computer Science Curriculum Project
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BPC Workshop Glenn Bresnahan glenn@bu.edu
Project Background • NSF Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) • Increase participation of underrepresented groups in Computer Science • Increase number Native American students pursuing CS and CS-related studies and careers • Create a new curriculum that integrates art, culture and technology to create a compelling educational experience BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007
Project Background • Demonstration project – 2.5 years • Partners • Boston University, Scientific Computing & Visualization • University of New Mexico, Native American Studies • University of New Mexico, Computer Science & HPC • University of New Mexico, NAPCOE • Jemez Pueblo, Walatowa Charter High School • Jemez Pueblo, Jemez Department of Education • Integrate culturally relevant materials with CS concepts • Develop a new two semester course • Year 1 – UNM freshmen & sophomores • Year 2 – Jemez high school students BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007
Project Concepts • Cyber-classroom connecting BU, UNM and Jemez Pueblo over Access Grid • 3D Stereoscopic Display Wall • Capstone project to create a VR environment • Artistic direction by Native American artists • Application of powerful CS concepts BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007
Program Elements • Use existing AG facilities at BU, UNM and Jemez • Installation of DAFFIE/DVD Wall systems at UNM & Jemez • Summer workshops at UNM and Jemez • Scholarships for UNM students in year 1 • Teaching assistanceships for Jemez course for year 1 UNM graduates • Scholarships/support for Jemez course • REU programs at BU & UNM • Guest artists stipends in both years • Evaluation • Dissemination via Web and workshop BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007
Project Timeline • Summer’06 • Install DVD Wall at UNM • Develop curriculum • UNM Student recruitment via UNM summer programs (NAPCOE) • Fall’06 – Spring’07 • Course taught at UNM • Summer’07 • Install DVD Wall at Jemez • Jemez Workshop • Fall’07 – Spring’08 • Course taught at Walatoa Charter High School • Advanced projects course at UNM • Summer’08 • Evaluation • Web site development • Teachers/dissemination workshop BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007
Agenda – Day 1 BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007
Agenda – Day 1 BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007
Agenda – Day 3 BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007
DAFFUE Virtual Environment • Multi-person, multi-site shared virtual space • Navigation • Avatar representation • Telephony BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007
Deep Vision Display (DVD) Wall • 3D Display Wall • Stereoscopic • 3D glasses • Navigation • Game controller • Left joystick: • Moves U/D • Moves R/L • Right joystick: • Moves F/B • Turns P(L)/S(R) • Start button: reset BPC: Art and Computation – Summer 2007