The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) to develop a high-impact course that teaches computer science students how to work on large code bases. The project aims to address the "academia-industry gap" where new graduates are under-prepared for contributing to existing software systems in the industry. Grounded in program comprehension and cognitive apprenticeship theories, the course will advance understanding of how students comprehend large code bases and impart relevant skills to prepare them for careers in software development. The 3-year project is scheduled to be completed by September 30, 2027.
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