Cultural Competence in Computing (3C) Fellows

APPLICATIONS FOR COHORT 6 ARE ACCEPTED THROUGH MARCH 1, 2025! ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS must review the FAQ, and submit applications here.
NOTE: ALL ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS ARE NOTED IN THE FAQ, INCLUDING REQUIRED DATES. PLEASE REVIEW THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING.

Undergraduate computing and STEM departments have long suffered from issues related to broadening participation. However, there has been, to date, no large-scale effort that focuses on addressing people, policies, and practices that directly impact not only students, but also faculty (as these experiences often impact hiring, promotion, and tenure decisions).

The Cultural Competence in Computing (3C) Fellows Program is a two-year, cohort-based, virtual professional development program that helps computing faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students: 1)learn more social science topics and their connections to academic environments and technologies; and 2)develop sustainable projects (courses, modules, and other activities) at their home institutions that leverage these topics, making direct connections between the technologies and the environments, historical contexts, and the long-term impacts on both technology creators and consumers.

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

List of 3C Fellows (by Cohort)

Fellows Reporting Requirements (ALL COHORTS)

Cohort 6 Information

General Schedule: Cohort 6

• Sep 2024-March 1, 2025: Applications Accepted
• April 1, 2025: Cohort 6 Acceptance Notifications
• May 1, 2025: Cohort 6 Participant Confirmation Deadline
• May 2025-Jan 2026: Prep Packet Review
• Feb-June 2026: PD Sessions
• Spring 2027: Follow-up PD Sessions (Feb 27, April 17)

Y1 PD Session Schedule (Spring 2026, 12-2pm EST): Cohort 6

• February 7, 21
• March 7, 21
• April 11, 25
• May 2, 16
• June 6, 27

Y2 PD Session Schedule (Spring 2027, 12-1pm EST): Cohort 6

• Two (2) Follow-up Sessions: February 27 and April 17, 2027

Cohort 5 Information

General Schedule: Cohort 5

• May 2024-Jan 2025: Prep Packet Review
• Feb-June 2025: PD Sessions
• Spring 2026: Follow-up PD Sessions (Feb 28, April 18)

Y1 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

Y2 PD Session Schedule (Spring 2026, 12-1pm EST): Cohort 5

• Two (2) Follow-up Sessions: February 28 and April 18, 2026

Cohort 4 Information

Y2 PD Session Schedule (Spring 2025, 12-1pm EST): Cohort 4

• February 8 and April 5, 2025

Rules of Engagement

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