Call for Papers

Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation

October 27–30, 2010

Marriott Crystal Gateway, Arlington, Virginia

Abstract deadline: January 13, 2010

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The 40th Annual Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference is the major international conference about educational innovations and research in engineering and computing. FIE 2010 continues a long tradition of disseminating results in these areas. It is an ideal forum for sharing ideas; learning about developments in computer science, engineering, and technology education; and interacting with colleagues in these fields.

What May You Submit?

Proposals for participation in the 2010 FIE Conference can be submitted in the following venues:

Papers: Full papers
Papers: Work-in-progress (WIP)
Special Sessions
Panels
Workshops

Information on each of these is provided in the sections following the schedule.

In addition, FIE 2010 offers travel grants to support participation of new faculty who are presenting full papers at the conference. More information is provided in the section on New Faculty Fellows below.

Timeline

Proposals are submitted in a two-stage process. First, initial versions of the proposals (abstracts in the case of papers) must be submitted by January 13, 2010, and then they will be reviewed. If you are invited to submit for the second stage of the process, you must submit a preliminary version of the complete document by March 22, 2010. These documents will then be peer-reviewed. If accepted, final versions of the documents as they will appear in the conference proceedings must be submitted by May 24, 2010.

Timelines	Jan. 13, 2010	Feb. 18, 2010	March 22, 2010	April 23, 2010	May 24, 2010
Full papers	Submit abstract (between 300 and 500 words)	Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection	If your abstract is accepted, a complete paper (6 page limit) is due	Authors will be notified of peer review results	Revised papers due
Faculty Fellows					Revised papers due and fellowship packet sent to candidate
WIP			If your abstract is accepted, a complete paper (2 page limit) is due.		Modified Two-page (maximum) paper due
Panels, Special Sessions, Mini-Workshops	Submit proposal		If your proposal is accepted, a paper or summary associated with your session is due		Final version of paper or summary due
Workshops	Submit proposal		If your proposal is accepted, a workshop outline is due		Final version of the workshop outline is due

Topics of Interest

Accreditation issues
Active learning
Assessment
Computer and Web based software
Community outreach: educating the public
Degree programs and curricula
Design experiences: senior capstone and other
Disciplinary introductory courses
Distance learning: methods, technologies, and assessment
Diversity: valuing, achieving, and teaching it
Enrollments in CSET programs
Entrepreneurship programs
Ethics: creative ways to teach and assess teaching
Faculty development
First year courses and programs
Gender issues in CSET education
Globalization: preparing faculty and students
Graduate curricula and programs
Innovative engineering and CS courses and labs
K-12 initiatives and partnerships
Laboratory experiences: on-site and at a distance
Learning models
Liberal arts courses and EC 2000
Lifelong learning and nontraditional students
Partnerships (industry, government, university, international)
Pedagogies
Service learning
Skills development: technical writing, presentation, teamwork
Software engineering
Student retention and persistence
Study abroad programs
Undergraduate research experiences
Uses of technology in the classroom
Other topics that address issues at the frontiers in CSET education

Paper Categories

A new feature of FIE 2010 is that papers can be submitted in one of the following three categories:

Innovative Practice Category
Research-to-Practice Category
Research Category

For each category, authors can submit either a full paper or a work-in-progress (WIP). After the information common to all three categories, descriptions of each separate category are provided below.

Full Paper Submission Requirements

The Full paper submission type is for completed work, or work at a phase where actual results are available.
Authors must submit an electronic abstract of no more than 500 words, via the 2010 Web page (http://fie-conference.org/fie2010/) by the submission deadline.
The author must submit: author's name, abstract title, author's affiliation, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
One author from each paper is expected to register for and attend the conference. The registered author can present more than one paper.
Final papers will be limited to six pages, not including references or Author Bios. See the paper guidelines for font and spacing requirements.
Full papers will be peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers. The purpose of the review will be to check for completeness and accuracy of the work.
Click here for a more detailed description of Full papers.
Abstracts are due by January 13, 2010.
Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection of their abstract by February 18, 2010.
If your abstract is accepted, papers are due for peer review by March 22, 2010.
Authors will be notified of peer review results by April 23, 2010.
Modified papers will be due by May 24, 2010.
Full Papers are eligible for the conference best paper award Click here for a copy of the process.

Submission is closed

Please note that one author from each paper is expected to register for and participate in the full conference.

Work in Progress Submission Requirements

The Work in Progress submission type is for work that is still in the process of study and/or implementation. That is the work is not complete, thus, results may not be available.
Authors must submit an electronic abstract of no more than 500 words, via the 2010 Web page (http://fie-conference.org/fie2010/) by the submission deadline.
The author must submit: author's name, abstract title, author's affiliation, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
One author from each paper is expected to register for and attend the conference. The registered author can present more than one paper.
Final papers will be limited to two pages, not including references or Author Bios. See the paper guidelines for font and spacing requirements.
Work in Progress papers will be peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers. The purpose of the review will be to provide the author with feedback to consider in their on going research.
Click here for a more detailed description of Work in Progress papers.
Abstracts are due by January 13, 2010.
Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection of their abstract by February 18, 2010.
If your abstract is accepted, papers are due for peer review by March 22, 2010.
Authors will be notified of peer review results by April 23, 2010.
Modified papers will be due by May 24, 2010.
Work in Progress Papers are not eligible for the conference best paper award

Submission is closed

Please note that one author from each paper is expected to register for and participate in the full conference.

Non-Traditional Sessions

Ther are four forms of non-traditional sessions: Panels, Special Sessions, Mini-workshops, and pre-conference workshops. Details on each type are given below.

Panels

One form of a non-traditional session is a Panel session. Panel sessions can provide multiple perspectives on the same issue and allow session participants to contribute to the dialogue about the issue.

Proposal Characteristics

Panels are scheduled as part of the technical program in parallel with traditional paper presentations.
Panel sessions normally consist of short presentations by several speakers followed by a discussion period with the audience.
Proposals for panels will be peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers.
Panel Sessions are 90 minutes in length.

Description

Panel sessions at FIE 2010 can provide venues for conversations about a wide range of timely issues in Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) education. Panel sessions provide extended time explore a selected issue in depth and simultaneously provide multiple perspectives. Audiences leave superior panel sessions with new ways of thinking about pressing issues.

Contact information for the panel session organizer should be entered in the spaces provided on the submission web page. The proposal text should provide the following information.

Proposals

All proposals for panel sessions at FIE 2010 must be submitted electronically no later than 13 January 2010 through the conference submission web site: http://www.fie-conference.org/.

Contact information for the panel session organizer should be entered in the spaces provided on the submission web page. The proposal text should provide the following information.

Contact information (name, affiliation, phone, and email) for organizer(s) of the panel session
Goal(s) of the session
Names and institutions for each proposed panel member. Members of the panel are the people who provide different perspectives on the issue being addressed by the panel. Therefore, their names and qualifications are critical to the quality of the panel session. Panel session proposals that do not include the names of proposed panel participants will be evaluated lower in this area.
Description of topics/subjects/content of the session (approximately 300 - 500 words).
Brief description of proposed peer-reviewed full papers (if any) from panel members.
Description of the anticipated audience
All organizers and presenters on panels and in special sessions are expected to register for and attend the conference.

Timeline

Abstracts are due by January 13, 2010.
Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection of their abstract by February 18, 2010.
If your abstract is accepted, papers are due for peer review by March 22, 2010.
Authors will be notified of peer review results by April 23, 2010.
Modified papers will be due by May 24, 2010.

Please note that all organizers and presenters in panels and special sessions are expected to register for and participate in the full conference.

Submission is closed

Special Sessions

Another form of a non-traditional session is a Special session. Special sessions offer participants opportunities to explore particular issues in greater depth in interactive settings. The special session facilitators structure the agenda and interactions. Special sessions are intended to provide presenters and participants "collaborative learning experiences at the frontiers."

Characteristics

Special sessions are scheduled as part of the technical program in parallel with traditional paper presentations.
Special sessions allow a variety of nontraditional formats and emphasize the involvement of all audience members in active learning.
Special sessions are nontraditional in the sense that they are not like preconference workshops. They give session leaders an opportunity to take risks and try something that may be unproven in content and/or format. Thus they provide experiences that are "at the frontiers."
Proposals for special sessions will be peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers.
Sessions are 90 minutes in length.
All organizers and presenters in special sessions are expected to register for and attend the conference.

Description

Special sessions at the 2010 Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) are intended to provide presenters and participants "collaborative learning experiences at the frontiers." FIE now attracts a broad spectrum of participants interested in diverse topics such as software engineering education, engineering in K-12, engineering in a global environment, electrical engineering education, diversity in engineering, and more. Special sessions can and should be designed to appeal to that broad audience, not limited to a small number of special topics. Special sessions demonstrate that collaborative learning experiences can be constructed for any topic that is appropriate for a FIE session, assist participants in creating similar learning experiences in other settings, and provide attendees with a broader range of conference options.

Special sessions should reflect the growing understanding that effective learning environments are created when session participants are actively constructing and sharing their learning. In an interactive session, the focus is on the learners and the learning that is occurring, instead of on a single presenter or a panel. Interactive sessions should attempt to model learner-centered learning environments, while matching or exceeding the depth and breadth of content exposition of a traditional paper session. Each of the interactive sessions will be considered for the Helen Plants Award, which is presented to the "most outstanding `nontraditional session' ... to encourage the use of nontraditional approaches to disseminate information" at FIE.

Special sessions may be designed to 90 minutes. Each interactive session organizer will be required to submit a session summary for inclusion in the conference proceedings.

Special sessions will be awarded to organizers through a competitive evaluation process. Proposals for special sessions that include submission of peer-reviewed publications are preferred, since archival publications in the proceedings provide a legacy for the session.

Proposals

All proposals for special sessions at FIE 2010 must be submitted electronically no later than 13 January 2010 through the conference submission web site: http://www.fie-conference.org/.

Contact information for the session organizer should be entered in the spaces provided on the submission web page. The proposal text should provide the following information.

Contact information (name, affiliation, phone, and email) for each anticipated facilitator or presenter in the special session
Goal(s) of the session
Description of topics/subjects/content of the session (approximately 200-300 words)
Session agenda (Please give details and approximate time allotted for each activity)
Brief description of proposed peer-reviewed full papers from session presenters
Description of the anticipated audience
Expected outcomes or future work as a result of this session (approximately 100 words)
Justification of why the proposed session should be considered for an special session (approximately 100 words)

A panel who are familiar with non-traditional sessions at FIE will review each proposal. Each panelist will give a score of up to 25 points, as summarized below. At the January meeting of the Program Committee, the Special Sessions Chair will present each proposal and a summary of its evaluations. The Special Sessions Chair and the General Chair will make the final decisions on which proposals will be selected.

Criteria for evaluating each proposal (maximum points noted in each category):

Goals [4 POINTS]: How well do the goals and session description match the vision/mission/purpose of the FIE conference? How clearly are the goals and session description articulated? How well does the session description support the goals of the session?
Alternative learning environments [5 POINTS]: To what degree does the proposed session create a learner-centered learning environment that will encourage participation, interaction, and exchange? To what extent might session participants consider using alternate learning environments in their own courses and departments? How well does the learning environment support the goals of the session?
Audience [5 POINTS]: To what degree is the anticipated audience present at FIE? To what degree does the proposed session attempt to appeal to the broad FIE audience?
Potential effects [5 POINTS]: What is the potential of the session to evoke further work?
Value [6 POINTS]: What is the potential value of the session to possible participants?

Timeline

Abstracts are due by January 13, 2010.
Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection of their abstract by February 18, 2010.
If your abstract is accepted, papers are due for peer review by March 22, 2010.
Authors will be notified of peer review results by April 23, 2010.
Modified papers will be due by May 24, 2010.

Please note that all organizers and presenters in panels and special sessions are expected to register for and participate in the full conference.

Submission is closed

Mini-Workshops

Purpose

Another form of a non-traditional session is a Mini-Workshop session. Mini-Workshops can provide participants with an opportunity to extend their knowledge and strengthen their skills in the area addressed by the workshop.

Characteristics

90-minute mini-workshops are scheduled during the regular conference schedule, October 28-30.
To submit a proposal, complete the appropriate form on the FIE 2010 Web page, (http://fie-conference.org/fie2010).
Mini-Workshop presenters will submit an outline rather than a formal paper, for the workshop.
Mini-Workshop presenters presenters must register for and attend the conference.
Workshop attendees must register for workshops. A fee may be charged to cover workshop materials.
Mini-Workshops proposals will be peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers.

Proposals

All proposals for Mini-Workshops at FIE 2010 must be submitted electronically no later than 13 January 2010 through the conference submission web site: http://www.fie-conference.org/.

Contact information for the mini-workshop organizer should be entered in the spaces provided on the submission web page. The proposal text should provide the following information.

Contact information (name, affiliation, phone, and email) for each anticipated facilitator or presenter in the workshop
Goal(s) of the mimi-workshop
Description of topics/subjects/content of the workshop (approximately 200-300 words)
Workshop agenda (Please give details and approximate time allotted for each activity)
Description of the anticipated audience

Timeline

Abstracts are due by January 13, 2010.
Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection of their abstract by February 18, 2010.
If your abstract is accepted, papers are due for peer review by March 22, 2010.
Authors will be notified of peer review results by April 23, 2010.
Modified papers will be due by May 24, 2010.

Please note that workshop presenters are expected to register for and participate in the full conference.

Submission is closed

Pre-Conference Workshops

Purpose

Another form of a non-traditional session is a Pre-Conference Workshop session. Workshops can provide participants with an opportunity to extend their knowledge and strengthen their skills in the area addressed by the workshop.

Characteristics

Three-hour workshops are scheduled for the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, October 27.
To submit a proposal, complete the appropriate form on the FIE 2010 Web page, (http://fie-conference.org/fie2010).
Workshop presenters will submit an outline rather than a formal paper, for the workshop.
Workshop presenters must register for and attend the conference.
Workshop attendees must register for workshops. A fee may be charged to cover workshop materials.
Workshops proposals will be peer-reviewed by at least three reviewers.

Proposals

All proposals for special sessions at FIE 2010 must be submitted electronically no later than 13 January 2010 through the conference submission web site: http://www.fie-conference.org/.

Contact information for the workshop organizer should be entered in the spaces provided on the submission web page. The proposal text should provide the following information.

Contact information (name, affiliation, phone, and email) for each anticipated facilitator or presenter in the workshop
Goal(s) of the workshop
Description of topics/subjects/content of the workshop (approximately 200-300 words)
Workshop agenda (Please give details and approximate time allotted for each activity)
Description of the anticipated audience

Timeline

Abstracts are due by January 13, 2010.
Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection of their abstract by February 18, 2010.
If your abstract is accepted, papers are due for peer review by March 22, 2010.
Authors will be notified of peer review results by April 23, 2010.
Modified papers will be due by May 24, 2010.

Please note that workshop presenters are expected to register for and participate in the full conference.

Submission is closed

Faculty Fellows

FIE 2010 will offer a maximum of ten $1,000 travel grants to support the involvement of new faculty presenting full papers at the conference. Eligible applicants are:

Author must submit a full paper to apply for the award
Assistant professors of engineering or computer science with no more than two years of employment as a faculty member or an instructor, at the time of the abstract submission.
Doctoral candidates defending dissertations during the 2009-2010 academic year.
Fellowship packet sent to candidates after May 29. Faculty Fellows are expected to register and attend the entire conference. Check the Web site under NAE CASEE Faculty Fellows for more information.