Title :
Undergraduate research and co-op education: a winning combination
Author :
Jimenez, Manuel ; Palomera, Rogelio ; Toledo, Manuel
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Puerto Rico Univ., Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Abstract :
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM) in collaboration with renowned engineering companies has developed and implemented an educational model joining traditional co-op education and undergraduate research experience. The model has evolved into a well-rounded learning program with important benefits for all parties involved: students, academia, and employers. This paper describes the program, presents statistics quantifying its impact, and identifies key elements for the success of the approach.
Keywords :
computer science education; educational courses; electrical engineering education; teaching; Puerto Rico; academia; co-op education; educational model; employers; learning program; students; undergraduate research experience; university; Application software; Collaboration; Computer science education; Educational products; Educational programs; Employee welfare; Engineering education; Engineering profession; Engineering students; Recruitment;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education, 2002. FIE 2002. 32nd Annual
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7444-4
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2002.1158726
