Relevant Student Organizations at MSU
Gianforte School of Computing Travel Opportunities
- Since 2012, we regularly sponsor students to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of
Women in Computing Conference. In 2024, 4 students attended the national conference
in Philadelpha with faculty leader Mary Ann Cummings.
- In 2022, 3 students attended the Rocky Mountain Celebration of Women in Computing Conference in Boulder, Colorado with faculty leader Lucy Williams.
- Since 2016, we regularly sponsor LGBT+ students to attend the oSTEM Conference. In
2024, 12 students attended the national conference in Portland, Oregon with faculty
leader John Paxton. More information.
- We periodically sponsor students to attend the Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity
in Computing Conference. Four students attended the September 2020 virtual conference.
More information.
- Every three years, we provide partial support for students to participate in a summer
study abroad trip. In 2025, 12 MSU students will visit Lyon, France with faculty
leader John Paxton. More information.
- Since 2015, we regularly sponsor students to visit an out-of-state high-tech hub to
learn more about career opportunities, build community and take advantage of cultural
opportunities. In 2022, 8 students traveled to Seattle with faculty leader John Paxton.
More information.
Diversity in Computing
Diversity in Computing Conferences
Gianforte School of Computing
357 Barnard Hall
P.O. Box 173880
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-3880
Phone: (406) 994-4780
soc-info@montana.edu
Director: John Paxton