Emerging Models of Industry –

University Collaboration: From

Internships to R&D @ UNO IS&TDeepak Khazanchi, Ph.D.

Professor of Information Systems & Quantitative AnalysisAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs

Community Engagement and Internationalization OfficerCollege of Information Science & Technology

University of Nebraska at Omahahttp://khazanchi.ist.unomaha.edu

khazanchi@unomaha.edu

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IS&T (1306*)

Graduate (MS)

(381)

Graduate (PhD)

(25)

Undergraduate

(899)

Management

Information

Systems

(B.S. – 180)

School of Interdisciplinary Informatics

Bioinformatics (B.S. - 63)

Information Assurance (B.S. - 139)

IT Innovation (B.S. - 54)

Computer

Science

(B.S. - 449)

* Fall 2015 Census3

Demographics

276

130

775

124

Men

Women

0 200 400 600 800 1000

Enrollment (Fall 2015)

Undergraduate

Graduate

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Demographics

1051, 81%

254, 19%

Enrollment (Fall 2015)

Men

Women

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IT Undergraduate Programs

• Undergraduate Degree Programs– Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management Information Systems– BS in Computer Science– BS in Bioinformatics– BS in Information Assurance– BS in IT Innovation – Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) with majors in IT, MIS, and CS.

• Undergraduate certificates in Data Management, Systems Development, and IT Administration.

• 4+1 Option– Advanced undergraduate students can opt for the Integrated

Undergraduate-Graduate Track (available in the IASC, MIS and CSCI degrees).

• Plus 2 Option for International Partner Schools• Joint undergraduate certificate in Systems Administration with

University of Agder, Norway

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General Education IT Classes @ UNO

• BIOI 1000 — Introduction to Bioinformatics– Satisfies natural and physical science requirement

• CIST 3110 – IT Ethics– Satisfies humanities requirement

• CIST 2100 – Organizations, Applications & Technologies– Satisfies social sciences requirement

• IASC 1100 – Introduction to Information Assurance– Satisfies global diversity and social sciences requirement

• CSCI 1200 – CS Principles– CSCI 1204: Computer Science Principles Laboratory

– Satisfies natural and physical science requirement

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IT Graduate Programs…

• MS in Information Systems (MIS)

• MS in Computer Science (CSCI)

• MS in Information Assurance (IASC)

• MS in Biomedical Informatics (BMI)

• MS in CS Education (MS CSTE) - (Proposed Fall 2015)

• EMIT (Executive Masters of Science in IT) – (Launch Fall 2016).

• Dual Degree Programs– MS in MIS & MPA Dual Degree

– MS in MIS & MBA Dual Degree

• International MS in MIS Dual Degree Track with Austria and Germany

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IT Graduate Certificates

• Graduate certificates– 12 hours of course work

• Classes start at 5:30pm weekdays

• Once or twice a week schedule

– MIS: Data Analytics, Information Assurance, Project Management, Data Management, and Systems Analysis & Design

– CSCI: Software Engineering, Communication Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Systems and Architecture

• Certificate courses can be applied towards the relevant MS degree.

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PhD Programs

• PhD in Information Technology (URL)– The vision of this program is to become one of the top

programs that offer a doctoral degree in information technology, both in terms of scholarship and the placement of our graduates.

• PhD in Biomedical Informatics (URL)– The vision of this program is to develop 21st century

cross-trained technology and medical specialists who are uniquely positioned to advance research and practice in contemporary information and communication technologies that impact healthcare services, healthcare practice, public health care, and healthcare delivery in general.

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Executive Degree

• Executive Master of Science in Information Technology (EMIT)– http://EMIT.UNOMAHA.EDU

– Opens for admission in Fall 2016.

– 12 month cohort program starting August 2016 to develop rising IT and business leaders with an IT flavor

– Every other Saturday, 8am to 6pm and online

– Cutting edge curriculum focused on Globalization, IT innovation, virtual teams & collaboration, information security, analytics, emerging IT infrastructure and leadership development.

– Targeted towards rising mid-level IT managers with or without prior IT education who are looking to grow into c-level positions.

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MODELS OF UNIVERSITY –

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT

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Type Objective Time frame University Contribution

IndustryContribution

Cost toIndustry

Benefit to industry

Course project

(part of a course)

Practical education for

student

Client problem solving

1 semester Faculty advisor to set agenda, to

define scope & objectives of the

project, and guide the student

Selection of capable, qualified

student(s)

Provide access to data and

managers

Cover overhead costs (if any)

associated with the project

Incidentals

(travel,

telephone, etc.)

Analysis of and

recommendation regarding a

well-focused, short-term

problem

Independent

study (project is

the course)

Practical education for

student

Client problem solving

1 semester Faculty advisor to set agenda, to

define scope & objectives of the

project, and guide the student

Selection of capable, qualified

student(s)

Provide access to data and

managers

Cover overhead costs (if any)

associated with the project

Incidentals

(travel,

telephone, etc.)

Analysis of and

recommendation regarding a

well-focused, short-term

problem

Student

Internship

Practical education for

student

Client problem solving

1-2 months

in summer

(20 hours)

Faculty advisor to set agenda, to

define scope & objectives of the

project, and guide the student

Selection of capable, qualified

student(s)

Provide access to data and

managers

Cover overhead costs (if any)

associated with the project

Monthly stipend

Incidental,

monthly stipend,

& overheads

A combination of analysis,

recommendation, &

implementation of a solution

for a well-focused, short-

term problem

Student Co-op Practical education for

student

Client problem solving

1-2

Semesters

(40 hours)

Faculty advisor to set agenda, to

define scope & objectives of the

project, and guide the student

Selection of capable, qualified

student(s)

Provide access to data and

managers

Cover overhead costs (if any)

associated with the project

Weekly/monthly stipend

Incidental,

monthly stipend,

& overheads

A combination of analysis,

recommendation, &

implementation of a solution

for a well-focused, short-

term problem.

Training & acculturation of

prospective employee

Faculty

Internship

Practical education for

faculty

Client problem solving

1-3 months

in summer

Highly trained and qualified faculty Access to data and managers

Cover overhead costs

Monthly stipend

Incidental,

monthly stipend,

& overheads

Analysis of and

recommendation regarding a

well-focused problem.

Writing of white papers for

client on a well-focused

issue

Applied IT

Development

Project (Attic

group)

Client problem

solving/Consulting services

1-12

months

depending

on project

needs

Supervised students and staff Cost per project (negotiated) Fixed cost

contract

A combination of analysis,

recommendation, &

implementation of a solution

for a well-focused, short-

term problem (uses the agile

method)

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Type Objective Time frame University Contribution

IndustryContribution

Cost toIndustry

Benefit to industry

Professor for a

day/week

Discussion and debate with

faculty on current issues in

business

Generation of topics for

potential research,

education, training, and

application projects

1-5 days

during

semester

Interested, critical audience

Alternative, fresh points of view

Personnel, time, effort, and

travel cost

Time and travel Long-term relationships and

partnerships with faculty &

students

Education and

training

partnership

Comprehensive

customized training on

problems of practical

significance to business

Open Highly trained and qualified faculty

Computing, library, collegial, and

student resources of University

Access to data and managers

Costs as negotiated

Negotiated State-of-the art education

and training tailored to the

needs of the business

partner

Research &

Development

partnership

Comprehensive

customized research on

problems of practical

significance to business

Open Highly trained and qualified faculty

Computing, library, collegial, and

student resources of University

Access to data and managers

Costs as negotiated

Negotiated State-of-the art research

tailored to the needs of the

business partner

Develop white

papers on

emerging issues

Comprehensive analysis of

an issue or topical area

Open Highly trained and qualified faculty

Computing, library, collegial, and

student resources of University

Access to data and managers

Costs as negotiated

Negotiated State-of-the art research and

thoughtful analysis tailored

to the specific needs of the

business partner

Sponsor a PhD

student

A doctoral student in IT

who may jointly work for

the partner on research

issues relevant to them

3-5 years Highly trained and qualified faculty

mentors

Computing, library, collegial, and

student resources of University

Alternative, fresh points of view

Qualified PhD students Cost of release

from work for

equivalent of one

full-year of work

A PhD with extensive

expertise and research work

in a specific area of interest

to the corporate associate.

Capstone

Projects

Comprehensive analysis,

design and potential

implementation plan of for

a challenge posed by

partner

15 weeks Highly trained and qualified faculty

mentors

Computing, library, collegial, and

student resources of University

Alternative, fresh points of view

Qualified undergraduate and

graduate students

Costs as negotiated (from free

to paid)

Negotiated State-of-the art analysis

tailored to the needs of the

business partner

COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

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Dual Enrollment Classes

• BIOI 1000 — Introduction to Bioinformatics

• CIST 1100 — Introduction to Computing

• CIST 1300 — Introduction to Web Development

• CIST 1400 — Introduction to Computer Programming– CIST 1404 — Introduction to Computer Programming laboratory

• CIST 2500 — Introduction to Applied Statistics

• CSCI 1000 — Computer Literacy with Applications

• CSCI 1620 — Introduction to Computer Science II

• CSCI 1200 -- Computer Science Principles– CSCI 1204: Computer Science Principles Laboratory

• CSCI 2510 — Introduction to Game Programming

• IASC 1100 — Introduction to Information Assurance

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Women in IT Initiatives• With the goal of tackling the IT

workforce deficit and creating a diverse talent pool in Nebraska, the College is playing a leadership role in attracting more women to its program through a number of initiatives:

– Messaging intentionally

– Women in IT Scholarships

– IT Immersion Experience for Women from 8/9 grades

– NCWIT Aspirations in Computing

– One to one mentorship program for women in the college

– Support for women in the college to attend the annual Grace Hopper Conference

• More information -https://www.ist.unomaha.edu/women-in-it/

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iSTEM After School Program

• iSTEM is Innovative, Interdisciplinary, Information Technology-enhanced STEM (iSTEM)

• iSTEM after school is a pilot out-of-school time (OST) IT program offered by the College for middle schools.

• A pilot program funded for 2014-15 AY by the Sherwood Foundation has been launched in Lewis and Clark Middle School (OPS).

– The program has two individual classes--scratch programming and mobile application development—that are being offered sequentially twice during the academic year.

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High School

Summer IT Internship Program• Target Audience: High School Students

above 16 years

• Offered over eight intensive weeks in Summer

• Selected high school students work side-by-side with IS&T professors, staff and graduate students in R&D areas and labs such as:

– Robotics,

– Bioinformatics,

– Software engineering

– Information assurance

– Public health informatics,

– Database-driven web development,

– IT innovation

– Open community participation

– iOS/Droid app development,

– Unity game development

• School interns earn a stipend of $1,200 for the eight weeks.

– http://interns.ist.unomaha.edu

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2013 HS Summer IT Interns

• CodeCrush is an IT immersion experience for selected middle and high school girls (8th/9th grade) on the UNO campus.

• The program includes hands-on educational workshops, campus and cultural activities, corporate visits, panel discussions.

• Teacher mentors attended parallel sessions on how to incorporate emerging IT topics in their classes.

20CodeCrush 2014

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IT Innovation Cup• High School teams compete under a

theme – the 2015 Innovation Cup theme is "Solving Problems with Augmented and Virtual Reality.”

– The goal is to determine who can create the most innovative, creative and best IT-based solution given the current year’s problem requirements.

• High school teams are mentored by IS&T students over a whole year with a final event that includes showcasing the various projects in April.

• Nearly 250 people attending the inaugural event in 2013.

• The winning team is awarded the IT Innovation Cup for their school and a cash prize of $2000 ($750 for second place, $250 for third place).

– The teacher coach is also compensated for their time. 2013 Winners: V.J. and Angela Skutt Catholic High School

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Techademy: Annual Summer Workshops

• Target audience: Students from ages 11 to 16 years

• Workshops on topics such as 3-D Modeling, Gaming with Flash, Bioinformatics, Mobile App Development, Scratch programming, and Unity game development.

• A total of 24 weekly, half-day sessions in June/July are offered.– About 250 students can enroll in these sessions.

– Economically disadvantaged students are provided scholarships to attend program.

• https://techademy.unomaha.edu/

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Capture the Flag (CTF)

High School Competition

• The CTF event hosts metro area high

school students who work in teams to

solve over 30 technical security challenges

and find "flags," or weaknesses, and

submit them for points.

– Student teams compete for prizes including

Nexus 7 tablets and Kindle e-book readers.

• Video of 2013 CTF Competition

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New Teacher Certification

Pathways @ IS&T• Guiding Principle: Provide teachers with hands-on content knowledge in the

Computer Science discipline and teaching methods specific to CS content while they earn Nebraska’s IT Supplemental Teaching Endorsement

• Option 1 (now available): Undergraduate pathway – targeted to pre-service– 15 credit hours in CS & IT coursework

– 3 credit hours Teaching Methods in Computing Education

• Option 2 (pending approval): Graduate pathway – targeted to in-service– No undergraduate CS background required, online graduate program (MS in CSTE), can

be completed in phases

– Phase 1: 18 graduate credit IT endorsement:• 6 credits blended foundational CS content + pedagogy

• 9 credits of graduate computing coursework in theory, systems and development

• 3 credits Teaching Methods in CS Education

– Phase 2: +6-9 credits to CSTE Graduate Certificate from UNO• 3 credits in teacher education

• 6 credits in approved CS and teacher education electives

– Phase 3: +3-6 credits to Masters in CSTE• 3 credit capstone experience or

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IT Professional Development Academy• The College of IS&T launched its first "IT Professional Academy" in August 2011.

(http://ITAcademy.unomaha.edu)

– The goal is to leverage the intellectual expertise available at the university to offer high quality, affordable, locally accessible, cutting edge IT professional education and training on topics of interest to working professionals.

• Our workshops combine current research perspectives with problems of practical interest to IT professionals.

• Cost of attendance: $200 for a 4 hour session including either breakfast or lunch.

• Academy sessions are held once each quarter on Thursday and Friday of a week.

• Attendees can apply these training sessions toward their certifications by self-reporting professional development units (PDUs) or continuing education units (CEUs).

– Sessions include topics such as: Increasing Individual Creative Capacity; Introduction to Virtualization Technology; Security Challenges and Opportunities of Cloud Computing; Data Mining, Texting Mining with Weka; Visual Analytics; Responsive Web Design; Human Change Management – The Secret to Delivering Project Benefits; Applying the Design of Everyday Things to Mobile Application User Interfaces; Advanced Social Media; Marketing the IT Function: Lessons from Services Marketing; Surviving Mt. Everest: Exploring Leadership and Dynamics within Teams; Development of Android Apps Using App Inventor; Lean IT; and Introduction to Big Data Analytics with R

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Industry-University Partnerships

• Paid Internships– Internship for credit (1 -2 semesters)

• Annual IS&T IT Career Fair (December first week)

• Named Scholarships

• Named Professorships

• Guest lectures

• R&D projects

• Applied Development Projects

• Speak to our five IS&T student Clubs – ACM, MISSO, ITIN, BIOI and NULLIFY…

• And, MUCH MORE

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THANKS! DISCUSSION

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