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ERIC Number: EJ1293742
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Mar
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-1946-6226
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What Do CS Students Value in Industry Internships?
Minnes, Mia; Serslev, Sheena Ghanbari; Padilla, Omar
ACM Transactions on Computing Education, v21 n1 Article 4 Mar 2021
Summer internships present an opportunity for Computer Science (CS) students to expand and test their skills in "the real world." These multi-faceted experiences call on students to use technical tools and critical thinking in collaboration with others to solve problems. There are many opportunities for learning and growth: which of these do students find most valuable? In this project, we collect and analyze open-ended reflections by undergraduate CS students at the conclusion of a summer internship. We see that students focus on technical skills, expanding professional networks, and the satisfaction of completing a product that will be of use to others. These insights help inform academic programs that support Computer Science students engaging in these internships and strengthen their connection to on-campus education.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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