Black Issues in Computing Education Symposium 2024
Welcome to BICE 2024!
The Black Issues in Computing Education (BICE) Symposium is the premier venue for research on innovation, challenges, and best practices as it relates to Blacks in postsecondary computing education. The first instance of this symposium will be guided by our theme, “Navigating through a Sea of Change.” The in-person conference will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with opportunities for attendees and presenters to participate in sessions, networking, and collaborative discussions. The dates of the symposium are February 1-3, 2024. For more information, please reach out to Dr. Kinnis Gosha at kinnis.gosha@morehouse.edu.
Travel Scholarships Available!
Thanks to a generous gift from the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), travel support is being provided for up to 10 women, genderqueer, and nonbinary undergraduate and graduate students with a desire to attend the 2024 Black Issues in Computing Education (BICE) Symposium. Women, genderqueer, and nonbinary K-12 teachers who are currently teaching computing at their schools are also eligible. Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 8th and decisions sent out by December 13th. Only individuals who have a current passport are eligible to apply.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers
Dr. James L. Moore, III
Assistant Director for the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) at the National Science Foundation | Read More >>
LeAndra Jordan, MBA
Sr. Program Manager | Microsoft Atlanta Garage Founder & Site Lead | Read More >>
Host Venue and Lodging
The meeting venue is the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino. We have reserved a block of rooms at a room rate of $144.00/night (double rooms are $148/night). Both options include breakfast. Click here to make your reservation.
Important Dates [UPDATED]
June 18, 2023 - Call for Papers Announced
August 1 - Registration Opens and Sponsorship Guide Release
August 11, 2023 September 29, 2023 October 27, 2023: Full Papers, Short Papers, and Experience Reports
August 25, 2023 September 29, 2023 October 27, 2023: Lightning Talks & Workshops
September 15, 2023 October 27, 2023 December 1, 2023: Notification of Acceptance for Full Papers, Short Papers, Experience Reports, Lightning Talks, & Workshops
December 1, 2023 December 22, 2023: Final Versions Due
TBA - Camera Ready & Copyright Forms due @ IEEE Computer Society Publishing Services
February 1-3, 2024 - Workshop Dates
Registration Rates
Early Registration [August 1 - November 10, 2023] - $400
Registration [November 11 - December 26, 2023] - $450
Late and Onsite Registration [after December 26, 2023] - $550
Sponsors
Morehouse Center for Broadening Participation in Computing
Microsoft
Amazon Photos
Michigan State University College of Education
National Center for Women & Information Technology
University of Minnesota Data Science Initiative
The Black Issues in Computing Education (BICE) Symposium is Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE Computer Society