Presented a paper on Meta-analysis on Pair vs Solo Programming at the 2017 ACM SIGCSE Symposium

Paper Title:
A Meta-Analysis of Pair-Programming in Computer Programming Courses: Implications for Educational Practice.

Abstract:
Several experiments on the effects of pair programming versus solo programming in the context of education have been reported in the research literature. We present a meta-analysis of these studies that accounted for 18 manuscripts with 49 separate effect sizes in the domains of programming assignments, exams, retention, and affective measures. In total, our sample accounts for N=3308 students either using pair programming as a treatment variable or using traditional solo programming in the context of a computing course. Our findings suggest positive results in favor of pair programming across all four of the domains. We provide a comprehensive review of our results, and discuss our findings.

Authors:
Karthikeyan Umapathy and Albert D. Ritzhaupt

Conference:
2017 ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium, Seattle, WA, USA

Date:
March 9, 2017

Link to Presentation:
https://prezi.com/xm3fn3ctzm1k/a-meta-analysis-of-pair-programming-in-computer-programming/

Presented a position paper on Data Analytics for Nonprofits at the 2017 SAIS Conference

Paper Title:
Data Analytics as a Conduit for Progressing Information Systems Research in Nonprofit Organizations

Abstract:

This position paper reviews the existing information systems (IS) research literature related to the nonprofit context and recommends how to significantly progress this research. The conducted literature review shows that very few studies have focused on nonprofit organizations (NPO). Our analysis indicates that IS researchers have investigated a limited number of issues in NPO contexts including potential research frameworks, strategic use of websites, the role of IS leadership, data management, IS adoption, IS use, and information security policies. Non-IS researchers have examined IS adoption, accountability, and social media usage. Studies that address IS use in the nonprofit context lack theoretical reasoning and empirical evidence; thus they cannot explain why and how effective and efficient use of IS can help NPOs achieve their mission goals. In order to motivate and advance our knowledge of the nonprofit context, we present data analytics as an area in which IS researchers could focus as a future path. We suggest ways that IS researchers can apply their expertise in non-NPO contexts to the NPO context.

Authors:
Karthikeyan Umapathy and Amy J. Connolly

Conference:
2017 Southern Association for Information Systems (SAIS), St. Simons Island, GA, USA

Date:
March 25, 2017

DOI for the paper:
http://works.bepress.com/karthikeyan_umapathy/10/

Link to presentation:
https://prezi.com/bpvjpf50wk_4/data-analytics-as-a-conduit-for-progressing-information-syst/