3C: Cultural Competence in Computing

Cultural Competence in Computing (3C) Fellows

APPLICATIONS FOR COHORT 5 ARE ACCEPTED FROM OCTOBER 17, 2023 - MARCH 1, 2024! Please review the FAQ, and submit applications here.

Undergraduate computing and STEM departments have long suffered from issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, there has been, to date, no large-scale effort that focuses on addressing issues of systemic racism and bias that directly impact not only students from minoritized groups, but also faculty (as issues of race, gender, and intersectionality impact hiring, promotion, and tenure decisions).

The Cultural Competence in Computing (3C) Fellows Program is a cohort-based professional development program that helps computing and STEM faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and professionals: 1)learn more about social science topics (such as identity, intersectionality, racism, bias, and discrimination) and how these topics impact academic environments; and 2)develop sustainable projects (courses, modules, and other activities) at their home institutions that leverage these topics to foster more inclusive and equitable cultures.

The Fellows FAQ answers frequently asked questions about the program and participation.

List of 3C Fellows (by Cohort)

Fellows Implementations & Resources

Fellows Reporting Requirements (ALL COHORTS)

Cohort 5 Information
General Schedule: Cohort 5
  • October 17, 2023-March 1, 2024: Applications Accepted
  • April 1, 2024: Cohort 4 Acceptance Notifications
  • May 2024-Jan 2025: Prep Packet Review
  • Feb-June 2025: PD Sessions
  • Spring 2026: Follow-up PD Sessions (2)
PD Session Schedule (Spring 2025, 12-2pm EST): Cohort 5
  • February 1, 15
  • March 8, 22
  • April 12, 26
  • May 3, 17
  • June 7, 21
  • Follow-up Sessions: TBD, spring 2026
Cohort 4 Information
PD Session Schedule (Spring 2024, 12-2pm EST; Spring 2025, 12-1pm EST): Cohort 4
  • February 3, 17
  • March 9, 23
  • April 13, 27
  • May 4, 18
  • June 8, 22
  • Follow-up Sessions: Feb 8 and April 5, 2025
Cohort 3 Information
Year 2 PD Session Schedule (Spring 2024, 12-1pm EST): Cohort 3
  • Feb 10 and April 6, 2024
Rules of Engagement

All sessions will abide by the rules of engagement, to ensure a safe space for learning and growing.