SIGCSE TS 2025 (series) /
Topics
The SIGCSE Technical Symposium invites submissions addressing a wide range of topics in the domain of computing education for learners of all ages. When submitting to a track, authors will be asked to select between 3 and 7 topics from the list below as part of the submission metadata. Topics are arranged into the following groups:
- Computing Topics: These topics relate to different content areas within computing education.
- Broadening Participation in Computing Topics: These topics relate to efforts to make CS education a more equitable space for all and improve diversity and inclusion in computer science.
- Education and Experience Topics: These topics relate to different pedagogical concerns in the teaching and learning of computing.
- Methods Topics: These topics allow authors to identify specific research methods applied in their work as applicable.
- Curriculum Topics: These topics address different programmatic themes.
Computing Topics
- Accessibility
- Algorithms
- Architecture/Hardware
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
- Compilers/Programming Languages
- Computers and Society
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Data Structures
- Database/Data Mining
- Discrete Mathematics
- Distributed/Parallel Computing/HPC
- Ethics
- Games
- Graphics/Visualization
- History of Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Mobile Apps
- Multimedia
- Networking
- Object-oriented Issues
- Open Hardware
- Open Source Software
- Operating Systems
- Privacy/Security
- Programming
- Real-Time/Embedded Systems
- Robotics
- Software Engineering
- Theory
- Web-Based Technology
Broadening Participation in Computing Topics
- Accessibility
- CSforAll
- Gender
- HBCUs, HSIs, and MSIs
- Inclusive computing curricula and pedagogy
- Mental health
- Neurodiversity
- Race and ethnicity
- Other DEIA or BPC
Education and Experience Topics
- Active Learning
- API and Library
- Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Communication Skills
- Computational Thinking
- Course Management Systems
- Gender and Diversity
- Graduate Instruction
- Instructional Technologies
- K-12 Instruction
- Laboratory Experience
- Learning Environment
- Managing Enrollment Growth
- Outreach
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Tools and Tool Use
- Undergraduate Instruction
Methods Topics
- Case Study
- Descriptive
- Experience Report
- Experimental
- Mixed Methods
- Qualitative
- Quantitative
- Quasi-Experimental
- Survey
Curriculum Topics
- ABET and Accreditation
- ACM and IEEE-CS Curricula
- AP Computer Science A Course/Exam
- AP Computer Science Principles Course/Exam
- AP/IB Courses & Curriculum
- Capstone Courses
- CS1/CS2
- Curriculum Addressing Gender and Diversity
- Curriculum Issues
- Distance/Online Education
- Faculty Development
- Graduate Studies
- HS Teacher Development
- Internships and Co-ops
- K-12 Curriculum
- New Degree Initiatives
- New Interdisciplinary Programs (CS + X)
- Non-majors
- Non-traditional Students
- Professional Practice
- Undergraduate Research
- Undergraduate Studies