Committee on Widening Participation in Computing Research
| Founded | 1991 |
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| Location | |
Area served | National |
| Owner | Computer Research Association (CRA) |
| Website | https://cra.org/cra-wp |
Formerly called | Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W) |
The Computing Research Association's Committee on Widening Participation in Computing Research (CRA-WP) is an action oriented organization dedicated to increasing the number of individuals participating in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) research and education at all levels.
In addition to increasing the number of individuals involved, the organization also seeks to increase the degree of success those individuals experience and to provide a forum for addressing problems, building community, and empowering participants through mentoring.
CRA-WP seeks to widen participation and improve access, opportunities, and positive experiences for all people in computing research and education. CRA-WP is committed to improving the working environment and increasing the success of all Computer Scientists and Engineers.
CRA-WP leads programs for undergraduate students, for graduate students, for faculty members and for researchers in government labs and industry. In addition, CRA-WP provides Early Career Awards to individuals who demonstrate the potential for impactful contributions and leadership in their field of research, as well as has a positive and significant impact on widening participation and improving access, opportunities, and positive experiences for all people in computing research and education.