Broadening Participation in Computing encompasses a variety of different areas. BPCnet.org’s Resource Library has a collection of resources and activities from organizations that are dedicated to broadening participation in computing, activities to include in your BPC Plan, and key focus areas on the most common topical areas concerning broadening participation in computing.
At NCWIT, we advocate for changing the system, not the individuals. The historical underrepresentation of some groups in computing and engineering stems from systemic exclusion. Exclusionary policies and practices are […]
The following description is from the NCWIT resource: Mentoring programs are an excellent way to support graduate students’ sense of belonging in the local intellectual community and help them move […]
The following description is from the NSF 2010 User-Friendly Handbook for Project Evaluation. This Handbook was developed to provide project directors and principal investigators working with the National Science Foundation […]
The following description is from the Nature website: Black early-career researchers suffer racism, discrimination and significant barriers to professional development. Mya Roberson makes key suggestions on how non-Black scientists can […]
The following description is from the Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) website: The conference is a space designed for attendees to share their professional and personal experiences […]
Peer Instruction is an interactive pedagogical approach where students prepare for lecture by reading relevant material, then attend lectures prepared to discuss with peers and the instructor. In class, the […]
The following description is from the PNAS ‘Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics’ article The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology has called for […]
The following description is from the PNAS ‘Active learning narrows achievement gaps for underrepresented students in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and math’ article: Achievement gaps increase income inequality and decrease […]
The following description is from the ACM-W North America website: ACM Women North America (ACM-W North America) is a standing regional committee of ACM-W and works to fulfill the ACM-W […]
The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is an organization that welcomes diverse membership of over 8,000 members, holds annual meetings and events, and advocates […]
The following description is from the Society of Women Engineers’ website: For more than seven decades, SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. […]
The following description is from the Society of Women Engineers website: WE Local conferences take place around the world and are organized by the SWE to bring together participants in […]
The following description is from the STARS Computing Corps website: The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports STARS through its Broadening Participation in Computing Alliance (BPC-A) program. The STARS Computing Corps […]
The following description is from the Code.org website: This annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States provides an update on national and state-level computer science education policy, […]
SPARC is a comprehensive resource designed to assist individuals at various career stages, including undergraduates, graduate students, professionals contemplating further academic study, and faculty advisors. The website offers valuable insights […]
The following description is from the ACM Digital Library resource: Students who attend academic conferences can broaden their horizons, increase their commitment to discipline, find role models and mentors, and […]
The following description is from the Association of Computing Machinery website. The ACM NDC Study is the first-ever ACM-sponsored national survey of non-doctoral granting 4-year institutions in Computer Science, Computer […]
The following description is from the Tapestry Workshop Project website: The goals of the workshop are to share strategies, research-based practices, and field-tested good ideas for teaching computer science in […]
The following description is from the Lynne Rienner Publishers website: For an African American scholar, who may be the lone minority in a department, navigating the tenure minefield can be […]
