Programs

The Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing provides a variety of learning, leadership, and social experiences for current undergraduate students majoring in computing.

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Meet UMD Computing Students

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Makayla George (she/her)

Information Systems Major
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Daniel Valencia (he/him)

Computer Science Major
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Samira Koraganie (she/her)

Information Science Major
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Current Student Programming

Tutoring

Tutoring- Fall 2024
The Iribe Initiative for Inclusion & Diversity is providing a hybrid tutoring experience for the 2024 Fall semester! I4C offers tutoring in CMSC 122, 125, 131,132, 216, 250, 330, 351. 
 

Tutors offer support on general concepts, practice problems, and theories in the computer science intro classes for ALL students. Tutors do not offer support on specific project or homework questions.

 
  • First Day of 1:1 Tutoring: September 2  
 
To request tutoring information for 1:1 tutoring, please complete this form: go.umd.edu/2024_2025_Tutoring
 
 
The form will give you access to Calendly Calendar links to sign-up for 1:1 appointments. Tutors will provide room location for in-person tutoring and a virtual Zoom link for remote tutoring.
 

I4C Mentoring Program

 
The I4C Mentoring Program will facilitate community building, support academic success, and provide professional development for all students in computing at the University of Maryland. 
 
The I4C Mentoring Program aims to:

-Build a sense of community among students in computing

-Provide professional development opportunities for students in computing

-Create formal peer support structures and resources for students in computing

-Give students the opportunity to network within and explore different areas of computing

-Provide opportunities for computing students to explore and enhance their technical skills through peer-led workshops

 

We have revamped the mentoring program! This program provides you more opportunities and flexibility for engagement. The program will take advantage of two (2) six-week-long sessions across the academic year. The flexibility allows for students and partners to engage during the most convenient season for them, or stay connected through the year.

 

2024/2025 Academic Year

 

Winter Session

Registration Opens: November 1

Registration Ends: December 6

Kick-Off: January 9 (virtual)

Session Runs Dates: January 9-February 21

 

Spring Session

Registration Opens: February 3

Registration Ends: March 3

Kick-Off: March 10 @ 5:30pm

Session Runs Dates: March 10- May 2

 

If you are interested in participating in the I4C Mentoring Program, please fill out one of the following forms and we will make sure to keep in contact with you in regards to the 2024-2025 program. (Student Form) (Alumni and Corporate Partner Form)

 

 

Diversity Conference Scholarships

Fall 2024 Diversity Conference Scholarship Application is now OPEN!!
 
The Iribe Initiative for Inclusion & Diversity in Computing offers scholarships to attend diversity conferences in the fall and spring semesters! Sponsorships to attend Diversity Conferences are available to UMD students in tech.
 
 

Fall 2024 Diversity Conferences 

 

The Richard Tapia Celebration (CLOSED)

September 18-20

San Diego, CA

Grace Hopper Celebration* (CLOSED)

October 8-11

Philadelphia, PA 

*GHC 2024 is offering a Virtual or In-Person registration option. All students will have the same GHC access and benefits.*

oSTEM (CLOSED)

October 17-20

Portland, OR

 

SACNAS (CLOSED)

October 31-Nov 2

Phoenix, AZ

 

AfroTech (CLOSED)

November 13-16

Houston, TX
 

Techsgiving Summit

December 5-7

Washington, DC

 

APPLY HERE!

 

Please read all the information listed on the application in regards to eligibility and deadlines.

I4C Computing Instructors

Each year undergraduate students are selected to be an I4C Computing Instructor, formally known as Ambassador. Through this program, students receive training on best practices for teaching and content. They then apply these skills to go into CompSciConnect, weekend, and after-school programs to teach others computing. Through this experience, our Computing Instructors create a community between themselves and support each other while teaching the next generation of computer scientists. Applications for this program are typically open in August, January (if needed), and March.
 
Apply Today>> Summer 2024 Application Coming Soon!
 
 

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MCWIC Grace Hopper Celebration Archive

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Professional Development

DICE (Diversity & Inclusion in Computing Education) Lounge

The DICE lounge is a community space on the 1st floor of the The Brendan Iribe Center for Computing Science and Engineering (1104) for students in computing to meet, study, and connect. The DICE Lounge is open Monday - Friday from 8am-6pm.
 

We have NEW branding and a mounted TV monitor coming soon in the DICE lounge. Be sure to come by to see it!

Join us in the DICE Lounge to learn about our events, and connect with people within I4C.

Sign Up on Slack: go.umd.edu/DICESlack

Reserve the DICE Lounge

 

 

Penthouse Sweets

Penthouse Sweets are geared toward bringing students, faculty, and staff of similar identities together in an informal setting - with dessert! These events are a time to get together, share advice, and build relationships. All Penthouse Sweets will take place on the IRB Rooftop.
 
2024-2025 Dates & Themes
 
September
9/25
3pm-5pm
 
October
10/23
3pm-5pm
 
November
Disability Awareness in Tech
11/13
3pm-5pm
 
February
Black Women in Tech (co-hosted with RESET Project)
2/19
3pm-5pm
 
March
International Students in Tech
3/6
3pm-5pm
 
April
APIDA Students in Tech
4/3
3pm-5pm
 

Support of Student Organizations

Student organizations that have a mission and purpose related to diversity and inclusion are supported through the Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing. If your organization can be classified as such, please email cs-student-orgs@umd.edu for next steps. 
 
Please find the CS Student Organization Resource Document here. 
 
Student Organizations supported through the Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing:

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Community Building

AWC General Body Meetings