Diversity Initiatives
Diversity Initiatives
Diversity Initiatives
Changing the tech world for the better—for everyone
Khoury College of Computer Sciences is committed to building and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment. We want everyone to feel welcome at Khoury, and our mission of computer science (CS) for everyone underlies every initiative. By opening doors to CS regardless of race, gender, or background, we generate diversity of thought and boost participation in the field, build a more robust and ethical tech sector—and spur more solutions to help more people.
Changing the tech world for the better—for everyone
Khoury College of Computer Sciences is committed to building and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment. We want everyone to feel welcome at Khoury, and our mission of computer science (CS) for everyone underlies every initiative. By opening doors to CS regardless of race, gender, or background, we generate diversity of thought and boost participation in the field, build a more robust and ethical tech sector—and spur more solutions to help more people.
diversity initiatives
Simply put, the number of women and underrepresented minorities (URMs) in CS and related fields must grow. Dean Carla Brodley, a long-time champion of increasing diversity of thought and demographics, leads a passionate team focused on enhancing our mission by advancing our initiatives. We’re connecting CS to other fields through customized academic programs. We’re hiring faculty, researchers, and staff who integrate interdisciplinary expertise and ensure each student feels included. We’re expanding our efforts to K-12, other universities, and corporate partners. And we’re starting important dialogue with articles like Partnerships Can Help Drive Gender Equality, by Professor of the Practice Jodi Tims.Encouraging more diversity—of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds—at every level of Khoury College means our students and graduates will better reflect today’s global society.
diversity initiatives
Simply put, the number of women and underrepresented minorities (URMs) in CS and related fields must grow. Dean Carla Brodley, a long-time champion of increasing diversity of thought and demographics, leads a passionate team focused on enhancing our mission by advancing our initiatives. We’re connecting CS to other fields through customized academic programs. We’re hiring faculty, researchers, and staff who integrate interdisciplinary expertise and ensure each student feels included. We’re expanding our efforts to K-12, other universities, and corporate partners. And we’re starting important dialogue with articles like Partnerships Can Help Drive Gender Equality, by Professor of the Practice Jodi Tims.Encouraging more diversity—of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds—at every level of Khoury College means our students and graduates will better reflect today’s global society.
Changing the tech world for the better—for everyone
Khoury College of Computer Sciences is committed to building and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment. We want everyone to feel welcome at Khoury, and our mission of computer science (CS) for everyone underlies every initiative. By opening doors to CS regardless of race, gender, or background, we generate diversity of thought and boost participation in the field, build a more robust and ethical tech sector—and spur more solutions to help more people.
Changing the tech world for the better—for everyone
Khoury College of Computer Sciences is committed to building and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment. We want everyone to feel welcome at Khoury, and our mission of computer science (CS) for everyone underlies every initiative. By opening doors to CS regardless of race, gender, or background, we generate diversity of thought and boost participation in the field, build a more robust and ethical tech sector—and spur more solutions to help more people.
diversity initiatives
Simply put, the number of women and underrepresented minorities (URMs) in CS and related fields must grow. Dean Carla Brodley, a long-time champion of increasing diversity of thought and demographics, leads a passionate team focused on enhancing our mission by advancing our initiatives. We’re connecting CS to other fields through customized academic programs. We’re hiring faculty, researchers, and staff who integrate interdisciplinary expertise and ensure each student feels included. We’re expanding our efforts to K-12, other universities, and corporate partners. And we’re starting important dialogue with articles like Partnerships Can Help Drive Gender Equality, by Professor of the Practice Jodi Tims.Encouraging more diversity—of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds—at every level of Khoury College means our students and graduates will better reflect today’s global society.
diversity initiatives
Simply put, the number of women and underrepresented minorities (URMs) in CS and related fields must grow. Dean Carla Brodley, a long-time champion of increasing diversity of thought and demographics, leads a passionate team focused on enhancing our mission by advancing our initiatives. We’re connecting CS to other fields through customized academic programs. We’re hiring faculty, researchers, and staff who integrate interdisciplinary expertise and ensure each student feels included. We’re expanding our efforts to K-12, other universities, and corporate partners. And we’re starting important dialogue with articles like Partnerships Can Help Drive Gender Equality, by Professor of the Practice Jodi Tims.Encouraging more diversity—of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds—at every level of Khoury College means our students and graduates will better reflect today’s global society.
Our dedication to diversity starts at the top
Simply put, the number of graduates in CS from groups traditionally underrepresented in computer science must grow; we need to include and create a sense of belonging to those who share the following identities: Female, Black, Latinx, Hispanic, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, LBGTQ+, people with disabilities, and the intersectionality of all of the preceding populations. Former dean Carla Brodley, a long-time champion of increasing diversity of thought and demographics, led a passionate team focused on enhancing our mission by advancing our initiatives.
We’re connecting CS to other fields through customized academic programs. We’re hiring faculty, researchers, and staff who integrate interdisciplinary expertise and ensure each student feels included.
We’re expanding our efforts to K-12, other universities, and corporate partners. And we’re starting important dialogue with articles like Partnerships Can Help Drive Gender Equality, by Professor of the Practice Jodi Tims.
Encouraging more diversity—of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds—at every level of Khoury College means our students and graduates will better reflect today’s global society.
Elizabeth Mynatt, who was appointed dean in January ’22, has made it a priority to continue this mission.
Our dedication to diversity starts at the top
Simply put, the number of graduates in CS from groups traditionally underrepresented in computer science must grow; we need to include and create a sense of belonging to those who share the following identities: Female, Black, Latinx, Hispanic, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, LBGTQ+, people with disabilities, and the intersectionality of all of the preceding populations. Former dean Carla Brodley, a long-time champion of increasing diversity of thought and demographics, led a passionate team focused on enhancing our mission by advancing our initiatives.
We’re connecting CS to other fields through customized academic programs. We’re hiring faculty, researchers, and staff who integrate interdisciplinary expertise and ensure each student feels included.
We’re expanding our efforts to K-12, other universities, and corporate partners. And we’re starting important dialogue with articles like Partnerships Can Help Drive Gender Equality, by Professor of the Practice Jodi Tims.
Encouraging more diversity—of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds—at every level of Khoury College means our students and graduates will better reflect today’s global society.
Elizabeth Mynatt, who was appointed dean in January ’22, has made it a priority to continue this mission.
Our dedication to diversity starts at the top
Simply put, the number of graduates in CS from groups traditionally underrepresented in computer science must grow; we need to include and create a sense of belonging to those who share the following identities: Female, Black, Latinx, Hispanic, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, LBGTQ+, people with disabilities, and the intersectionality of all of the preceding populations. Former dean Carla Brodley, a long-time champion of increasing diversity of thought and demographics, led a passionate team focused on enhancing our mission by advancing our initiatives.
We’re connecting CS to other fields through customized academic programs. We’re hiring faculty, researchers, and staff who integrate interdisciplinary expertise and ensure each student feels included.
We’re expanding our efforts to K-12, other universities, and corporate partners. And we’re starting important dialogue with articles like Partnerships Can Help Drive Gender Equality, by Professor of the Practice Jodi Tims.
Encouraging more diversity—of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds—at every level of Khoury College means our students and graduates will better reflect today’s global society.
Elizabeth Mynatt, who was appointed dean in January ’22, has made it a priority to continue this mission.
Our dedication to diversity starts at the top
Simply put, the number of graduates in CS from groups traditionally underrepresented in computer science must grow; we need to include and create a sense of belonging to those who share the following identities: Female, Black, Latinx, Hispanic, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, LBGTQ+, people with disabilities, and the intersectionality of all of the preceding populations. Former dean Carla Brodley, a long-time champion of increasing diversity of thought and demographics, led a passionate team focused on enhancing our mission by advancing our initiatives.
We’re connecting CS to other fields through customized academic programs. We’re hiring faculty, researchers, and staff who integrate interdisciplinary expertise and ensure each student feels included.
We’re expanding our efforts to K-12, other universities, and corporate partners. And we’re starting important dialogue with articles like Partnerships Can Help Drive Gender Equality, by Professor of the Practice Jodi Tims.
Encouraging more diversity—of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds—at every level of Khoury College means our students and graduates will better reflect today’s global society.
Elizabeth Mynatt, who was appointed dean in January ’22, has made it a priority to continue this mission.
43%
growth in enrollment of first-year female students
Since 2014
50%
increase in first-year enrollment of groups traditionally underpresented in tech
Since 2014
43%
growth in enrollment of first-year female students
Since 2014
50%
increase in first-year enrollment of groups traditionally underpresented in tech
Since 2014
43%
growth in enrollment of first-year female students
Since 2014
43%
growth in enrollment of first-year female students
Since 2014
43%
growth in enrollment of first-year female students
Since 2014
50%
increase in first-year enrollment of groups traditionally underpresented in tech
Since 2014
43%
growth in enrollment of first-year female students
Since 2014
50%
increase in first-year enrollment of groups traditionally underpresented in tech
Since 2014
43%
growth in enrollment of first-year female students
Since 2014
43%
growth in enrollment of first-year female students
Since 2014
Programs designed for diversity
Today’s complex world demands graduates with knowledge as diverse as it is deep. That’s why we empower students to apply CS directly to their studies through:
- 36+ combined majors that pair a CS, data science (DS), or cybersecurity degree with other undergraduate degrees at Northeastern.
- Meaningful Minors that make it easy to customize a CS or DS minor to link it to a primary major.
- The Align MSCS, which brings graduate students without a CS undergraduate degree into computing.
- Research appointments at Bouvé College of Health Sciences, where our PhD students work to address public health and technology issues for underserved communities.
- The LEADERs Program that enables post-doctoral students to work at the juncture of their field and experiential AI, or other CS areas.
Programs designed for diversity
Today’s complex world demands graduates with knowledge as diverse as it is deep. That’s why we empower students to apply CS directly to their studies through:
- 36+ combined majors that pair a CS, data science (DS), or cybersecurity degree with other undergraduate degrees at Northeastern.
- Meaningful Minors that make it easy to customize a CS or DS minor to link it to a primary major.
- The Align MSCS, which brings graduate students without a CS undergraduate degree into computing.
- Research appointments at Bouvé College of Health Sciences, where our PhD students work to address public health and technology issues for underserved communities.
- The LEADERs Program that enables post-doctoral students to work at the juncture of their field and experiential AI, or other CS areas.
Programs designed for diversity
Today’s complex world demands graduates with knowledge as diverse as it is deep. That’s why we empower students to apply CS directly to their studies through:
- 36+ combined majors that pair a CS, data science (DS), or cybersecurity degree with other undergraduate degrees at Northeastern.
- Meaningful Minors that make it easy to customize a CS or DS minor to link it to a primary major.
- The Align MSCS, which brings graduate students without a CS undergraduate degree into computing.
- Research appointments at Bouvé College of Health Sciences, where our PhD students work to address public health and technology issues for underserved communities.
- The LEADERs Program that enables post-doctoral students to work at the juncture of their field and experiential AI, or other CS areas.
Programs designed for diversity
Today’s complex world demands graduates with knowledge as diverse as it is deep. That’s why we empower students to apply CS directly to their studies through:
- 36+ combined majors that pair a CS, data science (DS), or cybersecurity degree with other undergraduate degrees at Northeastern.
- Meaningful Minors that make it easy to customize a CS or DS minor to link it to a primary major.
- The Align MSCS, which brings graduate students without a CS undergraduate degree into computing.
- Research appointments at Bouvé College of Health Sciences, where our PhD students work to address public health and technology issues for underserved communities.
- The LEADERs Program that enables post-doctoral students to work at the juncture of their field and experiential AI, or other CS areas.
Center for Inclusive Computing
According to the U.S. Department of Education, in 2017 women received 56 percent of bachelor’s degrees, but only 19.5 percent of degrees in computing—down from 37 percent in 1984.
Founded in 2019 and housed at Khoury College, the Center for Inclusive Computing aims to reverse that trend. The Center, funded by a grant from Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company created by tech leader Melinda Gates, supports universities across the U.S. in implementing evidence-based practices to bring more women into computing—meeting a significant economic need while improving social equity and inclusion.
Center for Inclusive Computing
According to the U.S. Department of Education, in 2017 women received 56 percent of bachelor’s degrees, but only 19.5 percent of degrees in computing—down from 37 percent in 1984.
Founded in 2019 and housed at Khoury College, the Center for Inclusive Computing aims to reverse that trend. The Center, funded by a grant from Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company created by tech leader Melinda Gates, supports universities across the U.S. in implementing evidence-based practices to bring more women into computing—meeting a significant economic need while improving social equity and inclusion.
Center for Inclusive Computing
According to the U.S. Department of Education, in 2017 women received 56 percent of bachelor’s degrees, but only 19.5 percent of degrees in computing—down from 37 percent in 1984.
Founded in 2019 and housed at Khoury College, the Center for Inclusive Computing aims to reverse that trend. The Center, funded by a grant from Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company created by tech leader Melinda Gates, supports universities across the U.S. in implementing evidence-based practices to bring more women into computing—meeting a significant economic need while improving social equity and inclusion.
Center for Inclusive Computing
According to the U.S. Department of Education, in 2017 women received 56 percent of bachelor’s degrees, but only 19.5 percent of degrees in computing—down from 37 percent in 1984.
Founded in 2019 and housed at Khoury College, the Center for Inclusive Computing aims to reverse that trend. The Center, funded by a grant from Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company created by tech leader Melinda Gates, supports universities across the U.S. in implementing evidence-based practices to bring more women into computing—meeting a significant economic need while improving social equity and inclusion.
We believe diversity of thought—beyond just diversity of demographics—is so important to what we do at Khoury College. And we're working on it at every level.
Carla Brodley
Professor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Dean of Inclusive Computing, Northeastern University, Executive Director, Center for Inclusive Computing
We believe diversity of thought—beyond just diversity of demographics—is so important to what we do at Khoury College. And we're working on it at every level.
Carla Brodley
Professor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Dean of Inclusive Computing, Northeastern University, Executive Director, Center for Inclusive Computing
We believe diversity of thought—beyond just diversity of demographics—is so important to what we do at Khoury College. And we're working on it at every level.
Carla Brodley
Professor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Dean of Inclusive Computing, Northeastern University, Executive Director, Center for Inclusive Computing
We believe diversity of thought—beyond just diversity of demographics—is so important to what we do at Khoury College. And we're working on it at every level.
Carla Brodley
Professor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Dean of Inclusive Computing, Northeastern University, Executive Director, Center for Inclusive Computing
A pathway to a master's without CS experience
The Align Master’s Program aligns a student’s background to CS while creating a strong pipeline of diverse talent for today’s high-tech workforce.
A pathway to a master's without CS experience
The Align Master’s Program aligns a student’s background to CS while creating a strong pipeline of diverse talent for today’s high-tech workforce.
A pathway to a master's without CS experience
The Align Master’s Program aligns a student’s background to CS while creating a strong pipeline of diverse talent for today’s high-tech workforce.
A pathway to a master's without CS experience
The Align Master’s Program aligns a student’s background to CS while creating a strong pipeline of diverse talent for today’s high-tech workforce.
7x
more women among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
8x
more students from underrepresented groups among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
7x
more women among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
8x
more students from underrepresented groups among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
7x
more women among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
7x
more women among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
7x
more women among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
8x
more students from underrepresented groups among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
7x
more women among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
8x
more students from underrepresented groups among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
7x
more women among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
7x
more women among first-year Align students
Since Fall 2015
MS Pathways to Computing Consortium
Khoury College leads a networked community of colleges and universities to expand pathways into CS for women, people of color, and first-generation students.
MS Pathways to Computing Consortium
Khoury College leads a networked community of colleges and universities to expand pathways into CS for women, people of color, and first-generation students.
MS Pathways to Computing Consortium
Khoury College leads a networked community of colleges and universities to expand pathways into CS for women, people of color, and first-generation students.
MS Pathways to Computing Consortium
Khoury College leads a networked community of colleges and universities to expand pathways into CS for women, people of color, and first-generation students.
K-12 initiatives
One key to increasing enrollment of diverse students is to help young learners see CS as a collaborative, creative activity. We’re partnering with Boston Public Schools, as well as other schools in the region and beyond, to demystify CS, dismiss stereotypes, and open up the image of a CS career. Initiatives include:
- SMASH Academy – A residential college prep program that offers Boston high school students the opportunity to study CS at Khoury during the summer and prepare for STEM degrees and careers. Read more about this partnership.
- High School Visit Days – Students come to campus for hands-on workshops—like detecting bias and investigating the ethics of Natural Language Processing algorithms—led by MS and PhD students who love to teach.
- Professional development – We collaborate with high school CS teachers on our Visit Day workshops, then share resources and curriculum so they can continue to help students develop CS skills in their classrooms.
K-12 initiatives
One key to increasing enrollment of diverse students is to help young learners see CS as a collaborative, creative activity. We’re partnering with Boston Public Schools, as well as other schools in the region and beyond, to demystify CS, dismiss stereotypes, and open up the image of a CS career. Initiatives include:
- SMASH Academy – A residential college prep program that offers Boston high school students the opportunity to study CS at Khoury during the summer and prepare for STEM degrees and careers. Read more about this partnership.
- High School Visit Days – Students come to campus for hands-on workshops—like detecting bias and investigating the ethics of Natural Language Processing algorithms—led by MS and PhD students who love to teach.
- Professional development – We collaborate with high school CS teachers on our Visit Day workshops, then share resources and curriculum so they can continue to help students develop CS skills in their classrooms.
K-12 initiatives
One key to increasing enrollment of diverse students is to help young learners see CS as a collaborative, creative activity. We’re partnering with Boston Public Schools, as well as other schools in the region and beyond, to demystify CS, dismiss stereotypes, and open up the image of a CS career. Initiatives include:
- SMASH Academy – A residential college prep program that offers Boston high school students the opportunity to study CS at Khoury during the summer and prepare for STEM degrees and careers. Read more about this partnership.
- High School Visit Days – Students come to campus for hands-on workshops—like detecting bias and investigating the ethics of Natural Language Processing algorithms—led by MS and PhD students who love to teach.
- Professional development – We collaborate with high school CS teachers on our Visit Day workshops, then share resources and curriculum so they can continue to help students develop CS skills in their classrooms.
K-12 initiatives
One key to increasing enrollment of diverse students is to help young learners see CS as a collaborative, creative activity. We’re partnering with Boston Public Schools, as well as other schools in the region and beyond, to demystify CS, dismiss stereotypes, and open up the image of a CS career. Initiatives include:
- SMASH Academy – A residential college prep program that offers Boston high school students the opportunity to study CS at Khoury during the summer and prepare for STEM degrees and careers. Read more about this partnership.
- High School Visit Days – Students come to campus for hands-on workshops—like detecting bias and investigating the ethics of Natural Language Processing algorithms—led by MS and PhD students who love to teach.
- Professional development – We collaborate with high school CS teachers on our Visit Day workshops, then share resources and curriculum so they can continue to help students develop CS skills in their classrooms.
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© 2023 Northeastern University
Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
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About
Programs
Experiential Learning
Research
Life at Khoury
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