Software engineering (SE) and computer science (CS) programs in universities worldwide
are marked by a gender gap, which subsequently translates into a gender gap at the …

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized interaction with technology, enabling
seamless connectivity and data exchanges, opening up new possibilities for engineering …

Abstract Gender imbalance in Software Engineering (SE) and Computer Science (CS) is a
global issue. For years, these fields were male-dominant, affecting the way society …

Non-conventional learning experiences (such as hackathons and coding camps) are used
to promote inclusion and attract more girls to STEM. However, a current lack of operational …

Software engineers often work on multidisciplinary projects as they collaborate with domain
experts in a variety of different disciplines to effectively develop software systems. While the …

Limited-time teamwork sessions are now common place worldwide. They go by several
names, including data dives, codefests, sprints, hackathons, hack weeks, and hack days …

The software engineering community is realising that diversity plays a key role to the
creation of a successful and competitive context for software development and research …

University-industry collaboration (UIC) is a diverse and multidisciplinary approach to
improving regional and national innovation systems and for educational purposes [1, 6]. UIC …