BPCnet.org Releases New Tool in the Statistics and Data Hub
BPCnet.org is happy to announce the newest addition to its Statistics and Data Hub, which allows users to view and download institution-specific data on postsecondary engineering degrees awarded by institution. Updates to the hub were made possible through a collaboration with the NSF INCLUDES Alliance: Partnerships Launching Underrepresented Students.
Register for This Year’s Final Departmental BPC Plan Working Session
BPCnet.org is hosting its final working session for this year on November 11th (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET). The working session is tailored towards departments seeking to update an existing Departmental BPC Plan or create a new one.
Announcing Two Departmental BPC Plan Working Sessions on October 22 and November 11
BPCnet.org is hosting two working sessions on October 22nd (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET) and November 11th (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET). These working sessions will be tailored toward departments that are seeking to update an existing Departmental BPC Plan or create a new one.
New NSF CISE Core Programs Solicitation Includes Updates to BPC Plan Requirements
In September of 2021, the NSF CISE an updated Core Programs solicitation (NSF 21-616) with new guidelines for submitting Project BPC Plans. Departments and PIs should use BPCnet.org to find resources on the new guidance impacting proposals submitted in accordance with the solicitation.
Attend the Upcoming BPC Plan Panel at Tapia Conference
Please consider attending “The NSF’s BPC Initiative: Resources and Opportunities to Contribute” on Wednesday, September 15 from 1:30 – 2:15 CDT!
CISE Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program Webinar
Consider registering for NSF’s Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program solicitation webinar on August 6th, 2021 starting at 12:00 pm ET.
Register for Improving the Undergraduate Experience: Supporting Underrepresented Students in STEM & Computing
Register for the STEM for All Multiplex theme of the month webinar on “Improving the Undergraduate Experience: Supporting Underrepresented Students in STEM & Computing”, moderated by Dr. Ann Quiroz Gates.
[POSTPONED] Departmental BPC Plan Workshop on August 11, 2021
The Computing Research Association (CRA) Departmental BPC Plan workshop scheduled for August 11, 2021 has been postponed until further notice. The BPCnet.org team still plans to hold the workshop and will alert the community when a new date is determined. Additionally, the virtual office hours scheduled for August 19, 2021 and September 14, 2021 are postponed until a later date.
Departmental Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Plans Office Hours
BPCnet.org is pleased to offer virtual office hours for anyone interested in speaking with a BPC consultant who can answer questions about Departmental BPC Plans. The office hours will be held on August 19, 2021 and September 14, 2021.
CRA Workshop on Departmental Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Plans: August 2021 Workshop
The Computing Research Association (CRA) is hosting the fourth workshop in its series of Departmental BPC Plan workshops on August 11, 2021 from 11:00 AM ET to 4:30 PM ET. The purpose of this workshop is to provide guidance on how to create a Departmental BPC Plan using recommendations from NSF and BPCnet.org.