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. In Summer 2020, Computer Science Department Chair Professor Samir Das shared alarming department data showing that less than 1% of CS students identified as Black, roughly 4% as Latinx, and Native American representation was unrecorded—with overall numbers trending downward. To bridge this gap both on campus and across the broader computing industry, ColorStack SBU actively works to support underrepresented tech talent by:
- 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.
Mission
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.
General Body Meeting
Come learn more about ColorStack, fun and exciting events the club is planning, and meet other students passionate about computer science!
ColorStack Events
ColorStack organizes events and workshops for career development in the computer science industry, preparing to attend national conferences, and building on skills to use both in and outside the classroom.
