RUniteCS Information

As the tech industry continues its rapid expansion, inclusion of women and individuals of color lags behind. As undergraduate software engineers, it's important to us to be part of the solution. RUniteCS is volunteer outreach program born at Rutgers University to spark interest in computer science in middle school students - because once they hit high school, STEM's appeal plummets dramatically. In what we've termed "virtual classroom visits," passionate and talented undergrads host a video panel discussion where kids can learn how we got interested in tech and the many directions a career in CS can follow. We tell them about our coolest coding projects, and point them toward free resources they can use to get started. Every panel includes at least one woman, and most include a member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic minority, because we believe in the power of representation. Visits can range anywhere from ten minutes to a whole class period - classroom time is valuable, so it's always up to teachers to decide how much they'd like to use with us. If you're interested in learning more, check out our website or get in touch at rutgersusacs@gmail.com!