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| Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing | |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Computer Science |
| Publication details | |
| Publisher | Coalition to Diversify Computing,Association for Computing Machinery andCenter for Minorities and People with Disabilities in Information Technology |
| Frequency | annual |
TheRichard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference is a conference designed to promote diversity, connect undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, researchers, and professionals in computing from all backgrounds and ethnicities.[1] The conferences are sponsored by theAssociation for Computing Machinery (ACM), and presented by theCenter for Minorities and People with Disabilities in Information Technology (CMD-IT).[1] The conferences are named after ProfessorRichard Tapia.[2] Tapia is an internationally acclaimedscientist, a member of theNational Academy of Engineering, the first recipient of theComputing Research Association'sA. Nico Habermann Award for outstanding contributions to aiding members ofunderrepresented groups within the computing community, a member of theNational Science Board, and recipient of thePresidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring fromPresident Bill Clinton.[3]
The Richard Tapia Celebration consists of three tracks: technical sessions, professional development, and broadening participation. These three tracks includeBirds of a Feather sessions, workshops, panels, posters, and a Doctoral Consortium.[4] Since 2017, the Celebration also serves as one of theACM Student Research Competition sites.[5]
The Richard A. Tapia Achievement Award for Scientific Scholarship, Civic Science and Diversifying Computing is awarded at the Celebration to individuals who have made significant contributions to broadening participation in computer science.[6]
Past recipients:
Past conferences include:[7]
| Year | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Virtual Tapia | September 16–19 |
| 2019 | San Diego, California | September 18–21 |
| 2018 | Orlando, Florida | September 19–22 |
| 2017 | Atlanta, Georgia | September 20–23 |
| 2016 | Austin, Texas | September 14–17 |
| 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 |
