27th SIGCSE TS 1996
| Proceedings |
SIGCSE '96: Proceedings of the twenty-seventh SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education | |
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| Dates | February 15-18,1996 | 
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| Location | Philadelphia, PA, USA | |
| Attendance | 795 | |
| History Blog | Blog entry | |
Awards
1996 ACM SIGCSE Award for Outstanding Contribution to Computer Science Education
Nell Dale
Prolific author for introductory computer science textbooks and contributions to the field of computer science education research.
Publication Acceptance Rates
| accepted | submitted | acceptance rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| papers | 78 | 205 | 38% |
| panels | 16 | 23 | 69% |
| seminars | 9 | 13 | 69% |
| workshops | 16 | 24 | 66% |
| posters | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| birds of a feather | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Key Notes
- Nell Dale: Research in Computer Science Education: Five Case Studies
- John A.N. Lee: The Forgotten Tool of Computer Science Education -- History
Symposium Committee
Symposium Chair
- John Impagliazzo - Hofstra University
Program Chair
- Elizabeth S. Adams - Richard Stockton College
Panels Chair
- Joan S. Langdon - Bowie State University
Seminars Chair
- Henry M. Walker - Grinnell College
Workshops Chair
- Margaret M. Reek - Rochester Institute of Technology
Posters Chair
- Nancy L. Hagelgans - Ursinus College
Birds of a Feather
- Steve Drasner - Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale
Proceedings Editor
- Karl J. Klee - Jamestown Community College
Local Arrangements
- Elliot B. Koffman - Temple University
Evaluations Chair
- Linda Hayden - Elizabeth City State College
Treasurer
- Patricia A. Woodworth - Ithaca College
International Coordinator
- Mats Daniels - Uppsala University