Although computer science is an amazing career path there is still a lack of diversity in the computer science workforce that has to be overcome in order for it to reflect the true diversity of our country. To truely diversify the computer science workforce we need to attract and support a diverse group of computer science students. Diverse students lack role models in computer science and technology that would allow them to envision a place for themselves in computer science and technology jobs and careers.

This website features interviews with a set of real people in a wide variety of computer science positions, most local to the Rhode Island area, that students can read about in hopes they will serve as role models and inspiration. Their interviews can be found from the CS4RI CS Role Model Interview page linked below. In addition there is a page of computer science diversity resouces and a lesson plan to help incorporate the role models into local classrooms, also linked below.

CS4RI CS Role Model Interviews

CS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources

CS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lesson Plan