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ColorStack at Stony Brook University is a chapter of the ColorStack National non-profit
organization. It has the mission to increase the entrance, retention, and success
of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous college students pursuing computing. ColorStack works
to fulfill its mission by supporting its members through it’s three pillars of support
which are Professional Development, Academic Support, and Community Building. Our
chapter aims to create an inclusive community of technologists and to deliver programs
that will increase our member’s sense of belonging, academic performance, coding skill
set, and career outcomes.
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Meet ColorStack!
ColorStack at Stony Brook University exists to address the immense lack of diverse
students who identify as Black, LatinX, or Native American in the Computer Science
major at Stony Brook University. As of the Summer of 2020, stated by the Computer
Science Department Chair Professor Samir Das, less than one percent of CS students
identify themselves as Black, and around four percent identify themselves as LatinX,
and currently the percentage of students who identify as Native American is unknown
but unfortunately the percentages known are decreasing. ColorStack aims to address
this alarming proportion that is not only present at universities and colleges across
the country, but also in the computing industry by doing the following:
Creating a safe space for students of color pursuing computer science to pursue their academic and professional aspirations in the field of computing. Ensuring each student is equipped with the resources and overall environment necessary to persist through the computer science major. Leveraging ColorStack’s national relationships with industry professionals and recruiting teams to best position our students for success in finding a career for themselves in the technological industry.
We strive to increase the overall entrance, retention, and success of Black, LatinX, and Native American college students pursuing computer science at Stony Brook University.
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GENERAL BODY MEETING
Come learn more about ColorStack, fun and exciting events the club is planning, and meet other students passionate about computer science!
GBMs for Spring 2025:
Fridays at 6PM in the Uniti Cultural Center
ColorStack EVENTS
ColorStack organizes a variety of events and workshops ranging from career development in the computer science industry, preparing to attend national conferences, and building on skills to use both in and outside of the classroom.
