Undergraduate computational science and engineering education: A SIAM Working Group Report
PETER R. TURNER, Ignatios E. Vakalis · PAMM · 2007
Abstract Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) is a rapidly growing multidisciplinary area with connections ot the sciences, engineering, mathematics and computer science. CSE is a legitimate and important academic enterprise, even if it is yet to be formally recognized by a number of institutions. The undergraduate arena is the most important segment of the educational pipeline, since it prepares teachers for the high school environment, invigorates students to pursue graduate studies in cutting edgetechnical fields, and produces a vast number of future employees for industry and the “knowledge‐based” economy. Thus it is critical that CSE curricula and programs are a viable option for every undergraduate student. This presentation introduces the SIAM Working Group report on undergraduate CSE education. The particular focus here is on background and the varying nature of programs. (© 2008 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)