Workshop on Teaching Computational Science 2020 (WTCS 2020)

in conjunction with

The International Conference on Computational Science 2020 (ICCS 2020)

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
3-5 June, 2020

Description

The thirteenth Workshop on Teaching Computational Science (WTCS 2020) solicits submissions that describe innovations in teaching computational science in its various aspects (e.g. modeling and simulation, high-performance and large-data environments) at all levels and in all contexts. Typical topics include, but are not restricted to, innovations in the following areas:

    - course content,
    - curriculum structure,
    - methods of instruction,
    - methods of assessment,
    - tools to aid in teaching or learning,
    - evaluations of alternative approaches, and
    - non-academic training in computational sciences.

These innovations may be in the context of formal courses or self-directed learning. They may involve, for example, introductory, service, or more advanced courses; specialist undergraduate or postgraduate topics; professional development; or industry- related short courses. We welcome submissions directed at issues of current and local importance, as well as topics of international interest. Such topics may include transition from school to university, articulation between vocational and university education, quality management in teaching, development of needed HPC and other computational research skills, teaching people from other cultures, attracting and retaining female students, diversification of the work force, and flexible learning.

Topics of Submission, but not limited to

• Course content
• Curriculum structure
• Methods of instruction
• Methods of assessment
• Tools to aid in teaching or learning
• Evaluations of alternative approaches
  
• Vocational and university education
• Non-academic training in computational sciences
  
• Building and Sharing Digital Education Resources on the Internet
• Computer Aided Teaching and Campus Network Construction
• Quality management in teaching
• Software Agents and Applications in Education
• Multimedia and Hypermedia Applications in Education
• Pedagogical Issues on Open/Distance Education
• Innovative Software and Hardware Systems for Education and Training
• Human Computer Interaction in Education
• Web Based Education

Organizers

Dr. Angela B. Shiflet, Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA (shifletab@wofford.edu)

Dr. Dr. Alfredo Tirado-Ramos, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA (alfredo.tirado-ramos@dartmouth.edu)

Dr. Nia Alexandrov, Science & Technology Facilities Council, Hartree Centre, Warrington, UK (evguenia.alexandrova@stfc.ac.uk)

Important dates

Full or short paper or abstract due:  7 February 2020

Acceptance notification: 12 March 2020

Camera-ready copy: 2 April 2020

Paper submission

The abstracts, manuscripts of up to 14 pages, and short papers up to 10 pages, written in English and formatted according to the EasyChair templates, should be submitted electronically. During submission, you may select an “Abstract Only,” a “Full Paper,” or a "Short Paper" publication. Templates are available for download in the Easychair right-hand-side menu in a “New submission” mode.  Papers must be based on unpublished original work and must be submitted to ICCS only.

Program Committee