Tag Archive: CRA-WP
Articles relevant to the CRA Committee on Widening Participation in Computing Research (CRA-WP).
By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP The Computing Research Association (CRA) is pleased to announce that Akshitha Sriraman of Carnegie Mellon University, has been awarded the 2026 CRA Anita Borg Early Career Award. Sriraman is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research bridges computer architecture and systems […]
By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP The Computing Research Association (CRA) is pleased to announce that Elaine Short of Tufts University has been named the recipient of the 2026 CRA Skip Ellis Early Career Award. Short is an Assistant Professor in the Tufts University Department of Computer Science. From 2019 to 2024, she held […]
By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP For many computing researchers, early-career advice focuses on getting started: finding the right role, building skills, and learning how to navigate new environments. But as careers progress, a different set of questions emerges. How do you continue growing once you are established? How do you know when it […]
By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP For many computing faculty, mentoring undergraduate researchers can be one of the most rewarding — and challenging — aspects of academic life. Identifying promising students, scoping research problems appropriately, and building systems that support student growth all require thoughtful planning and sustained mentorship. The October 30 session of […]
By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP For many computing faculty, research and teaching are often framed as competing demands — each requiring significant time, focus, and energy. The October 23 session of the 2025 CRA-WP Virtual Early and Mid-Career Mentoring Series challenged that assumption, offering practical guidance on how intentionally integrating research and teaching […]
By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP For many early-career computing researchers, careers in industry or national laboratories can feel opaque — shaped by informal norms, hidden pathways, and advice that often arrives too late. The first session of the 2025 CRA-WP Virtual Early and Mid-Career Mentoring Series tackled that uncertainty head-on, offering candid guidance […]
By Elora Daniels, Communications Associate Every fall, CRA’s Widening Participation committee (CRA-WP) is brimming with opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, early career professionals, and mentors. With the goal of widening participation and improving access, opportunities, and positive experiences for all people in computing research and education, there is something for everyone! NSF Distributed Research Experiences for […]
By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The Computing Research Association (CRA) is pleased to announce that Jeff Forbes has joined CRA as its Director of Broadening Participation in Computing Initiatives. In his new role, Forbes will lead the internal staff of CRA’s Committee on Widening Participation in Computing Research (CRA-WP) and guide […]
By Elora Daniels, Communications Associate Earlier this month, the Computing Research Association’s Committee on Widening Participation (CRA-WP) launched the 2025 CRA-WP Virtual Early and Mid-Career Mentoring Workshop Series, a six-week webinar series designed to support early and mid-career researchers, PhD students and graduates, junior faculty, and professionals in the field of computing. Organized by Jamie […]
By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP In the dynamic landscape of computing research, programs supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) like the NSF Distributed Research Experience for Undergraduates (DREU) are vital. The powerful testimonies of its participants and mentors within this article vividly demonstrate NSF DREU’s importance as a pathway for inspiring […]
By Lauren Lashlee, Senior Program Associate, CRA-WP The CRA-WP Grad Cohort Workshop brings together graduate students in computing from across North America for three days of mentoring, skill-building, and community. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to learn from senior researchers in academia, industry, and government labs, connect with peers, and develop strategies for navigating graduate school […]
