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 | |
1996 Awards
1996 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% |
Award Winner
- Outstanding Contribution Award: Nell Dale
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