CMD-IT/Tapia Conference

Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in Information Technology & the Tapia Conference, the premier venue to celebrate diversity in computing.

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The second article in the three-part CMD-IT LEAP Alliance series is now available in Computing Research News. Link is in the bio
#CMDIT #LEAPAlliance #ComputingResearchNews @EliseDorough @ArmandoFox @Edlazowska @AudreySillers

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October is Global Diversity Awareness Month, offering an opportunity to recognize the cultures, experiences, abilities, and perspectives that strengthen our communities. https://t.co/TaohukafKn

#GlobalDiversityAwarenessMonth #CMDIT#CapitalOne #Fidelity #Google #Mastercard

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From Dr. Florez’s Ken Kennedy Distinguished Lecture on LatamGPT and Dr. Kamau Bobb’s candid conversation, to the GenAI Student Hackathon, and Tech Expo & Career Fair, TAPIA 2026 created opportunities to learn, connect, and engage. https://t.co/O2MUW9zGPn #TAPIA2026 #LATAMGPT

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For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Hispanics in Computing, a long-standing CMD-IT community partner connecting students, faculty, researchers, and computing professionals. https://t.co/l4mBJYkEOL
#HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicsInComputing #CMDIT

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The Impact of the LEAP Alliance Continues!

Four LEAP Alliance Advocates from Cohort 1 have authored a three-part series in Computing Research News and the first article is available. Read it to learn more. Link is in the Bio. https://t.co/Ab21aLpC1m

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CMD-IT provides two resources to help students explore opportunities and prepare for the Fall 2027 graduate application process.
Explore these resources https://t.co/fTbgClqxI7
#GraduateSchool #ComputerScience #STEM #Scholarships #Fellowships

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Join Dr. Marcus A. Huggans, 2026 President-Elect of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, for an interactive discussion about graduate school funding opportunities and effective strategies for securing financial support.
#GraduateSchool #STEM

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TAPIA 2026 IS IN FULL SWING!
Day 2 kicked off with an inspiring Ken Kennedy Distinguished Lecture from Dr. Omar Florez.

A great start to another exciting day in Atlanta!
#TAPIA2026 #CMDIT #Computing #AI #Innovation #TechCommunity

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TODAY’S THE DAY! Tapia 2026 IS HERE!

The wait is over! We’re excited to welcome the Tapia community to Atlanta for three days of connection, learning, innovation, and impact.

Let’s make Tapia 2026 one to remember! 💙
Welcome to Tapia 2026!
#TAPIA2026 #CMDIT

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A big thank you to our TAPIA 2026 Partner, Virginia Tech - Computer Science! 🎉

We appreciate Virginia Tech - Computer Science's support of TAPIA 2026 and its commitment to supporting the next generation of computing innovators.

#Tapia2026 #CMDIT #VirginiaTech-ComputerScience

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3 DAYS UNTIL TAPIA 2026! The countdown continues!

At the GenAI Student Hackathon, sponsored by Capital One, students will work in teams to explore large language models and agentic AI frameworks while tackling real-world challenge problems.

#TAPIA2026 #CMDIT

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A big thank you to our TAPIA 2026 Partner, Columbia Engineering! 🎉

We appreciate Columbia Engineering's support of TAPIA 2026 and its commitment to supporting the next generation of computing innovators.

#Tapia2026 #CMDIT #ColumbiaEngineering

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7 DAYS UNTIL TAPIA 2026! One week to go!

Get ready to connect, explore, and discover what’s next at the Tech Expo & Career Fair at TAPIA 2026!

Bring your questions. Bring your resume. Bring your curiosity.

#TAPIA2026 #CMDIT #TechExpo #CareerFair

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A big thank you to our TAPIA 2026 Partner, Penn State College of IST! 🎉

We appreciate Penn State College of IST's support of TAPIA 2026 and its commitment to supporting the next generation of computing innovators.

#Tapia2026 #CMDIT #PennStateCollegeofIST

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A big thank you to our TAPIA 2026 Partner, UC Irvine School of ICS! 🎉

We appreciate UC Irvine School of ICS's support of TAPIA 2026.

We can’t wait to see you at TAPIA 2026! Register today! 🎉
https://t.co/EFhpoT6vAd

#Tapia2026 #CMDIT #UCIrvineSchoolofICSg @UC Irvine

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A big thank you to our TAPIA 2026 Partner, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory! 🎉

We appreciate Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's support of TAPIA 2026.

Register today! 🎉
https://t.co/OaYW796BJh

#Tapia2026 #CMDIT #PacificNorthwestNationalLaboratory

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Today, we celebrate the contributions, dedication, and great effort of workers everywhere, especially in computing. Thank you for all you do to help build stronger communities and advance computing innovation.
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! 💙
#LaborDay #CMDIT

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A big thank you to our Tapia 2026 Partner, The National GEM Consortium (GEM)! 🎉
We appreciate GEM’s support of Tapia 2026.

We can’t wait to see you at Tapia 2026! Register today! 🎉https://t.co/eToMmmjUzq

#Tapia2026 #CMDIT #GEMConsortium @GEMConsortium

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A big thank you to our TAPIA 2026 Partner, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona! 🎉

We appreciate California State Polytechnic University, Pomona's support of TAPIA 2026.

#Tapia2026 #CMDIT #CaliforniaStatePolytechnicUniversity @Cal Poly Pomona

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A big thank you to our TAPIA 2026 Partner, Princeton University! 🎉

We appreciate Princeton University's support of TAPIA 2026 and its commitment to supporting the next generation of computing innovators.

#Tapia2026 #CMDIT #PrincetonUniversity