RISE in Computing Scholars: A Cohort-Based Community for Black Women
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Black women in computing can face critical barriers that impact retention, progression and graduation rates. To combat these issues, the authors developed the RISE in Computing Scholars program, a cohort-based community to support Black women majoring in computer science or computer information systems during their junior and senior years. RISE Scholars are expected to attend three in-person, day-long workshops; three drop-in, in-person tutoring sessions; and two sessions with an assigned mentor. In exchange for completing the program, RISE Scholars receive a stipend. This paper describes the first semester of organizing this program, shares initial promising outcomes, and describes lessons learned.
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