2024 STARS Celebration

Empowering Future Tech Leaders

to create a more inclusive inclusive tech future

Sept. 21, 2024 | San Diego, CA

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Unleash Your Potential in Computing

Join us for an immersive experience focused on leadership, broadening participation in computing, tech talks, career advancement, and community building. Learn, grow, and inspire!

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STARS Celebration Schedule

9:00 AM
Panel:

Emerging AI Research & Industry Practices: Opportunities to Shape the Future of Tech

10:00 AM
STARS Workshops:

STARS BPC 101

Tech Talks

Affinity Groups

11:00 AM
STARS Workshops:

STARS BPC 101

Research Opportunities

Entrepreneurship

12:00 PM
STARS Lunch & Learn: Alumni Panel
1:00 PM
STARS Workshops:

STARS BPC 101

Resources for Academic & Career Success

Affinity Groups

2:00 PM
STARS Poster Session:

Research

Inclusive Practices

Outreach & Service

3:15 PM
TAKE ACTION: PLANNING FOR BROADENING PARTICIPATION IN COMPUTING
4:00 PM
Sharing BPC Action Plans
4:30 PM
AWARDS & Closing

Engage in
workshops, tech talks, & networking

designed as inclusive spaces for authentic engagement, with a focus on broadening participation in computing

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Meet a few of our

Inspirational Presenters

April
Curley

a seasoned leader in tech, passionate about expanding access to opportunities in tech for those who identify as students of color, low-income, & LGBTQIA+.

Dr. Faye
Jones

a leading expert in the field of STEM education, with high impact discoveries on inclusive STEM education and career pathways.

Dr. Khalia
Braswell

a research visionary on computing for Black middle school girls and an entrepreneur, sharing a wealth of insights and experiences on computing research & industry.

Dr. Wanda Eugene

a socially conscious AI entrepreneur and co-founder of Deep Designs, inspiring others to reach their full potential.

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STARS Poster Session

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BPC Research & Inclusive Practices

Accepting posters on:
– Equitable and inclusive approaches to K12, undergrad, and graduate computing education
– Equitable and inclusive approaches for faculty professional development, hiring, and promotion 
– Equitable and inclusive approaches to preparing the tech workforce

Student Research


Accepting posters on:
– Summer REU Site projects on computing-focused projects
– Academic year undergraduate and graduate student research projects on computing-focused projects


BPC Activities & K12 Outreach

Accepting posters on:
– Experiences in leading activities, programs, events, or initiatives that are designed to broaden participation of historically excluded groups in computing for K12, undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, & workforce


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Round 1 Submission Deadline: June 15, 2024
Round 1 Notifications: July 1, 2024

Round 2 Submission Deadline: August 1, 2024
Round 2 Notifications: August 15, 2024

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Secure your place at STARS Celebration to advance your computing journey and connect with students, faculty, and industry leaders
who are taking action to broaden participation in computing.

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