Resource Highlight: WeTeach_CS
The University of Texas at Austin’s WeTeach_CS program trains K-12 educators to improve access to high quality CS experiences for a diverse range of students.
Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Program Solicitation Webinar
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) is hosting a webinar on the Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) program solicitation (NSF 21-571) on May 4, 2021 starting at 2:00 pm Eastern Time.
NSF, NASA Sign Collaborative Agreement to Expand Activities for Broadening Participation in Engineering
The U.S. National Science Foundation and NASA have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the framework for collaborative efforts to broaden participation in engineering.
CRA Receives NSF Award to Develop a Mentoring Program for NSF’s CSGrad4US Graduate Fellowship
In response to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate’s recently announced CSGrad4US Fellowship program, the Computing Research Association’s Education (CRA-E) and Widening Participation (CRA-WP) committees are working to develop a CSGrad4US Mentoring Program for recipients of the CSGrad4US Fellowship.
AccessINCLUDES webinar: Universal Design and Accessibility in Broadening Participation Efforts
AccessINCLUDES, funded by the National Science Foundation, is hosting a virtual capacity building institute (CBI) on Universal Design and Accessibility in Broadening Participation Efforts.
Racial Equity in STEM Education
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) is soliciting proposals for projects addressing systemic racism in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and workforce development through research and practice.
Neurodiverse Learners Summer Camp
The DO-IT Center and Center for Neurotechnology (CNT) at the University of Washington are hosting a free summer camp for neurodiverse high school students from across the United States and is now accepting applications.
Submit Requests for Supplemental Funding to the NSF CISE BPC Program
PIs with active medium and large CISE Core programs awards are invited to submit supplemental funding requests to engage more members of the CISE research community in significant BPC efforts as part of their project’s BPC plan. Supplemental funding requests should be submitted by the BPC deadline (June 14).
Update: Science and Engineering State Indicators (2021)
The data for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) Science and Engineering State Indicators data tool has been updated. An informational webinar will be held on April 8th, 2021.
Resource Highlight: BPC State Summit Toolkit
The Expanding Computing Education Pathways (ECEP) Alliance BPC State Summit Toolkit assists with preparation for computing education summits to promote computing education policy at the state-level and demonstrate the importance of BPC efforts and strategies.