Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing
| Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing | |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Computer Science |
| Publication details | |
| Publisher | Coalition to Diversify Computing, Association for Computing Machinery and Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in Information Technology |
| Frequency | annual |
The Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing (CDC) is a series of conferences designed to celebrate diversity, connect undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, researchers, and professionals in computing from all backgrounds and ethnicities.[1] The conferences are organized by the Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC), sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and presented by the Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in Information Technology (CMD-IT).[1] The conferences are named after Professor Richard Tapia.[2] Tapia is an internationally acclaimed scientist, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the first recipient of the Computing Research Association's A. Nico Habermann Award for outstanding contributions to aiding members of underrepresented groups within the computing community, a member of the National Science Board, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring from President Bill Clinton.[3]
List of Conferences
Past conferences include:[4]
| Year | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Boston, Massachusetts | February 18-21 |
| 2014 | Seattle, Washington | February 5-8 |
| 2013 | Washington, D.C. | February 7-10 |
| 2011 | San Francisco, California | April 3-5 |
| 2009 | Portland, Oregon | April 1-4 |
| 2007 | Orlando, Florida | October 14-17 |
| 2005 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | October 19-22 |
| 2003 | Atlanta, Georgia | October 15-18 |
| 2001 | Houston, Texas | October 18-20 |