UNL CSE Initialize - Development Team Information

Part of the Initialize’s (init) mission is to provide a positive and collaborative environment for all computer science/engineering civic engagement projects. This mission is pursued through one of our founding goals: to develop software tools for RSOs, non-profits, and other groups that would not have access otherwise. These projects help members develop technical and professional skills, including computer science and engineering, full-cycle software development, teamwork, and project management skills. The goal of init development teams is to connect non-profits and other charitable entities with the technical talent that they would otherwise not have access to. In turn, the organizations provide members with the opportunity to practice their technical talents with real stakeholders and objectives. This provides members with valuable and unique experiences that are difficult to gain in a classroom setting. Init also aims to provide some of the best hands-on experience that one can receive outside of an internship or full-time job. As such, development teams are partnered with industry mentors so that members can gain insight from professionals who have practiced the skill for many years. This gives members the opportunity to learn best practices, software design, software development methodologies, and project management—all from someone knowledgeable in the practice.