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Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in Information Technology & the Tapia Conference, the premier venue to celebrate diversity in computing.
Chicago, Il
Joined September 2010
Live from Tapia 2025! Tonight, we honor Dr. Jennifer Tour Chayes as the 2025 Tapia Award recipient and her significant achievements in scientific scholarship and broadening participation in computing! Let’s dance, enjoy dinner, and celebrate together!
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The BoF on Hispanics in Computing at Tapia 2025 has incredible energy! They are leading rich discussions on building community, supporting students and professionals, and advancing careers in computing.
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The big day is here - Tapia’s GenAI Hackathon is officially underway! Students are diving in to explore Generative AI and LLMs, tackling challenge problems from our incredible supporters. The creativity and innovation in the room is off the charts!
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Sitting in on this AI in the Workplace panel was eye-opening! AI is clearly impacting advances in industry. Here, professionals are sharing how they’re embedding AI into their daily workflows to boost productivity, speed up analysis, and make smarter decisions.
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Can’t believe it’s already the last day of the Tapia Career Fair! The energy here is amazing - students are making connections with our incredible Supporters, discovering exciting career opportunities, and building relationships that will last well beyond the conference.
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What a powerful moment at Tapia 2025! Rubén Lozano Aguilera delivering the Ken Kennedy Distinguished Lecture. Rubén reminded us that AI isn’t just code—it’s culture. It reflects our values, background, , and experience.
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Day 2 of line dancing class with a focus on Latin Dances! Learning to line dance is fun and energizing! #Tapia2025 #InclusionInTech #CMDIT #GenerativeAI #GenAI
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Day 2 of line dancing class with a focus on Latin Dances! Learning to line dance is fun and energizing! #Tapia2025 #InclusionInTech #CMDIT #GenerativeAI #GenAI
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Just had the privilege of hearing from Telle Whitney at Tapia, and I’m so inspired! It’s all about creating inclusive, innovative workplaces where every voice is heard—and her book is a must-read for anyone serious about shaping the future of tech. Order: https://t.co/gYq8ErueEM
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Just heard Lo Li, Managing VP at Capital One talk about how Capital One is reimagining banking with tech, cloud, and AI. Such a powerful reminder that when technology is designed with people in mind, it can truly change lives.
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Just wrapped up an incredible Generative AI workshop at Tapia 2025, and wow—mind blown! We started with the basics of generative AI, language models, and the transformer breakthrough that powers today’s tools.
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This session, Entrepreneurship in Computing, is inspirational! Their stories shine with innovation, resilience, and leadership—showing what’s possible at the intersection of computing and entrepreneurship.
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Tapia Student Poster Session & ACM Student Research Competition Round just kicked off! Brilliant students are sharing their innovative research and creative ideas, each project more inspiring than the last.
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Day 2 of the Tapia Career Fair is underway! Participants are connecting with our incredible Supporters, exploring career opportunities, in industry and academia, and building meaningful professional relationships.
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The Birds of a Feather: Diversity Includes Disability is happening now! This session, led by leaders from AccessComputing and AccessCSforAll, focuses on building community, increasing accessibility, and supporting individuals with disabilities in computing.
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The Fireside Chat is diving into the transformative impact of Generative AI-from how it’s being used in real-world applications, to the cutting-edge methods powering it, to the game-changing hardware making it all possible. Amazing turnout!
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We are having so much fun this morning with our Boots on the Ground session! We have our fans out and starting the day with energy, rhythm, and a touch of Texas flair!
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The Tapia Career Fair is kicking off! Participants are connecting with our incredible Supporters, exploring grad school opportunities, career opportunities, and building meaningful professional relationships.
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Day 1 of Tapia 2025 is officially underway at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas! The Tapia conference is off to an incredible start - connecting and inspiring the computing community about GenAI!
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The Student Professional Development Workshop (SPDW) is in full swing here at Tapia! Students are gaining insider tips from industry professionals on: - Building standout resumes - Successful interviews
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