The Computing Catalyst cultivates an inclusive computing community at the University of Maryland.
A unit in the Department of Computer Science with support from the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies and the College of Information, the Catalyst is a team of full-time staff, graduate assistants and student staff. The organization supports all UMD computing majors and local K-12 students through experiential learning, scholarship and community-building programs.
A unit in the Department of Computer Science with support from the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies and the College of Information, the Catalyst is a team of full-time staff, graduate assistants and student staff. The organization supports all UMD computing majors and local K-12 students through experiential learning, scholarship and community-building programs.
- Mentoring Program
- Experiential Learning & Professional Development Programs: Career Launch, Sprinternship, TechStart
- Scholarship Programs: Conference Scholarships, RESET Project
Goals
1. Support, educate and mentor undergraduate and graduate students through social, academic and professional programming
1. Support, educate and mentor undergraduate and graduate students through social, academic and professional programming
2. Collaborate with the K-12 community to encourage students to become creators and leaders in the computing and technical workforce
3. Conduct computer science education research to identify and implement data-driven practices that acknowledge and address disparities in the field
4. Build bridges between faculty, staff and students in all computing units, creating pathways for interdisciplinary careers, research and student support
4. Build bridges between faculty, staff and students in all computing units, creating pathways for interdisciplinary careers, research and student support
Why Participate?
Studying a tech-oriented field enables you to solve problems in new ways. It gives you space to be creative and innovative. It provides you with skills and knowledge that will set you up for some of the coolest (and best-paying) jobs in today’s market. The Computing Catalyst provides an entry point to some of these professional experiences—as well as a welcoming community of peers interested in tech.