Software Engineering

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

Small class sizes, individual attention and faculty mentoring are at the core of BW's computer science program.

Experiential learning bridges classroom study with real-world opportunities. You can enhance your studies through internships, co-curricular activities and other learning opportunities that include:

INTERNSHIPS AND FIELD EXPERIENCES

BW's 20-minute proximity to Cleveland puts you within easy access to technology firms, corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Students often secure internships early in their academic careers, sometimes as soon as the summer following freshman year. Most students have multiple internships prior to graduation.

UX RESEARCH AND TESTING EXPERIENCES

BW's User Experience (UX) Research Lab provides experiences for computing students to learn about research and testing that is critical for the success of today's software applications and websites. Using various research methods including observation, interviews, click-stream analysis and eye-tracking, UX researchers help uncover how users feel, think and use technology. Internal and external clients provide projects for BW's UX student researchers to evaluate.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent study offers students enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom for individualized and advanced study. Students work one-on-one with a faculty member.

RESEARCH

In addition to curriculum-based research opportunities, students can get involved with ongoing research through the Faculty Student Collaborative program.

Choose Ohio First STEM Scholars Program

The BW Choose Ohio First STEM Scholars Program is open to Ohio residents who are entering Baldwin Wallace in the fall as a first-year student or transfer student and are interested in software engineering. Students are eligible to apply to the program which also offers the Choose Ohio First scholarship, awarding annual, renewable scholarships of up to $5,000.

STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Personally and professionally rewarding, student organizations and activities foster skills in leadership and teamwork. Opportunities include:

ACM Student Chapter

This is a chartered student chapter of ACM, the world's largest educational and scientific computing society. This computer club sponsors an annual High School Programming Competition each April at Baldwin Wallace, hosts speakers and organizes several social events, including LAN parties and more.

ACM-W Student Chapter

This is a chartered student chapter of ACM that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion welcoming everyone to our profession. This computer club sponsors Java Hangouts and other events to create a comfortable and supportive computing community for all.

Programming Team

Student teams compete in several intercollegiate programming contests each year.

Cyber Defense Team

This organization is comprised of students interested in network issues. They meet regularly with a faculty member to discuss topics of interest and work on special projects related to computer networks. Members of this group compete in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.

Student Achievements

Software engineering students are regularly recognized for their achievements. The UPE National Computer Science Honorary is a national organization for juniors and seniors who have excelled in their computer studies.

At the annual Honors Ceremony in the spring, recognitions include:

• The Anthony and Patricia Lauria Scholarship in Computer Science and Information Systems (in honor of Dr. Anthony Lauria, a professor of mathematics and computer science 1984-2002, and Patricia Kirby Lauria '91).
• The Charles and Elsie Little Scholarship (honoring the parents of Dr. Richard Little, professor of mathematics 1975-2013).
• The Lubrizol Computing Award (funded by the Lubrizol Foundation).
• Outstanding Computing Student Award (in honor of Kenneth Weiss, Jr. who taught at BW 1972-2010).
• Outstanding Senior Awards, which recognize a student in each of the computing majors.
• The Sullivan/Schmidt Prize for Computing (in honor of Chris Sullivan, who was an administrator/adjunct faculty member, and his grandparents).

Study Abroad Boosts Career Marketability
The opportunity to experience another culture and gain an international perspective is invaluable to your professional development and will add to your career options. Benefits include:

• Understanding computing issues from an international perspective
• Expanding cross-cultural communication and problem-solving skills
• Preparing for an increasingly diverse and international workplace
• Broadening academic horizons
• Improving language skills (although most classes are taught in English)
• Experiencing a different culture
• Building an international network of contacts