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Inspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators: IEEE CS Juniors TechXperience Kenya 2026
The IEEEÂ CS Juniors TechXperience Kenya 2026 brought young learners, educators, and university mentors together to see what bridging the digital skills gap in education looks like. The program went beyond ICT skills development, empowering students through digital skills while exploring the possibilities of technology for humanity. Continue reading here.
Tech Horizons: Building AI Skills and Confidence in Panama’s Youth
rom the heart of Panama to the Indigenous communities in Panama Oeste and Embera comarca, the Tech Horizons program gave learners a guided introduction to AI and programming. The IEEE Panama Section and IEEE Computer Society Panama Chapter partnered with the Universidad Tecnológica de Panama (UTP) to build a simple yet powerful program that ran from September 27, 2025, to December 13, 2025. The driving principle behind Tech Horizons was straightforward: Access to high-quality tech education and digital literacy shouldn’t depend on where someone lives or their background. Continue reading here.
TechMovel: Expanding Digital Access in Brazil
Where you live shouldn’t determine your digital literacy. For many rural, Indigenous, and Quilombola communities in Brazil, that hasn’t been the case. Distance from urban centers can mean limited exposure to digital tools and computing education. TechMovel, a project sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society, took a huge step towards righting that wrong through community empowerment. Continue reading here.
ASTRA 2025: Neuroimaging, Brain-Computer Interfaces, and AI
ASTRA 2025 was a two-week interdisciplinary summer school that embraced students, faculty, and experts, helping them explore neuroimaging, brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), and artificial intelligence. The event featured lectures and hands-on workshops that created a highly engaging learning environment. Continue reading here.
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Programs
The Computer Society supports a wide range of initiatives that align with its mission to broaden participation in computing, including sparking curiosity in pre-college students, supporting fledgling technical communities, and championing a wide range of perspectives.
CS Juniors
The IEEE Computer Society Juniors Program (CS Juniors) encourages K-12 students to explore STEM through interactive learning opportunities while fostering lasting relationships between students, educators, volunteers, and IEEE members. Learn more about CS Juniors.
Emerging Technology Fund
The Emerging Tech Grant Fund offers financial support for innovative projects that connect emerging technologies with the computing community or use tech to benefit humanity. Whether it’s a new program, event, or activity, these ideas should break new ground and explore fresh possibilities. Learn more about the fund and past projects.
Broadening Participation Fund
The Broadening Participation Fund champions initiatives that broaden participation within computer science and engineering communities. These initiatives may encompass mentorship programs, panel discussions, awards, fellowships, and webinars, all aimed at fostering participation in computing. Accepted initiatives are eligible for up to US$15,000. Learn more about the fund and accepted projects.
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