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Supporting undergraduates to make the most of conferences

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 gain concrete opportunities for work and study. However, attending one’s first conference, particularly while still an undergraduate, can be an overwhelming experience.

  • Organization(s) ACM Digital Library
  • URL https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3123661
  • Topic Building Community, Career Preparation, Mentoring, Retention
  • Content Type Article
  • Intended Level(s) Undergraduate
  • Intended Population(s) First-generation students, Gender, LGBTQ+, Low-income Students, Persons with Disabilities, Underrepresented Racial /Ethnic Groups