There is a conference happening this fall that I wanted you to be aware of that provides an opportunity to gain a different perspective on computing than you may be able to get in a classroom. The department also has some funding to help support student attendance. Below are the details on this conference and how to apply for support.
Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing: September 16-18, in person, Atlanta, GA.
- Note that classes begin Monday, Sept. 14, so this is Wed-Fri the first week of the fall term.
- The CS Department has funding to help some students attend this conference. In the past we have been able to fund your registration fee and a small amount (usually under $300) to help towards travel and lodging (exact amounts are based on financial need). You are responsible for obtaining funding to cover any remaining need with regards to travel and lodging.
- If you are interested in attending (and we hope you are!) and would like to apply for departmental funding, please fill out your information in this form by 5 pm on Friday May 29.
I expect the CS Department will also be providing similar support for student travel to the WeCode Conference which happens in February. More details about that will be sent out next academic year.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: I’m not sure whether it’s financially feasible for me to go but I want to. Should I indicate my interest anyway?
A: Yes! The department can help to cover some of the costs associated with going, and in cases of financial hardship, please come talk to us and we’ll help you try to find additional sources of funding.
Q: I’m just getting started in CS and haven’t yet taken very many courses. Can I still go to this conference?
A: Yes! This conference is targeted at people who are excited about computing, and attendees are at many different stages of experience in this field. Carleton students from a variety of class years and with many different numbers of classes taken have attended in the past.
Q: I have another question that’s not addressed here. Who should I ask?
A: Layla Oesper (loesper) with any additional questions and I’ll help you get them answered.
Cheers,
Layla