Welcome to STARS Computing Corps at UMBC!

STARS Computing Corps operates as a community of practice that includes institutions of higher education, working and learning together to develop student and faculty leadership and resources for broadening participation in computing.

Our flagship STARS Student Leadership Corps program has engaged college students and faculty from 53 colleges and universities in projects designed to promote persistence and career advancement in computing, through connecting computing to community and societal impacts; reinforcing computing knowledge through teaching and practice; developing professional, entrepreneurial, and creative skills, and developing a network of computing professionals with a shared commitment to outreach and computing.

Strategy:
STARS strategies are centered on:

  • building capacity
  • igniting action
  • fostering community

for broadening participation in computing research and practice. These strategies are realized through STARS programs and community convenings, with outcomes that impact individual students, faculty, and alumni as well as organizations.

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Upcoming Events
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The Programming Prix

show off your SPEED to claim the prize

Location

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 118

Date & Time

November 13, 2026, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Join STARS Computing Core and SAD for THE PROGRAMMING PRIX, our upcoming programming competition !!! Whether you are looking to test your skills or just have some fun, come out and compete....
A text-free graphic featuring racing speed lines, programming brackets, and black-and-white checkered borders on the top and bottom. The STARS Computing Core and SAD logos are centered at the bottom, separated by a red X