30 September 2008

BPCD October 9 - 10, 2008 in Virginia Beach, VA

Broadening Participation in Computing Disciplines Conference

Sent at the request of Dr. Sandra J. DeLoatch, Dean, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Norfolk State University

You are cordially invited to participate in the Broadening Participation in Computing Disciplines Conference (BPCD) being sponsored by Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University on October 9 - 10, 2008 in Virginia Beach, VA. We have assembled a cadre of outstanding speakers to address this very critical issue for computer science professionals. Details regarding this NSF supported event are provided in the attached flyer and online at sst.nsu.edu/conference/BPCS.

The conference web site provides guidelines for a planned Student Poster Session and registration, hotel, and program information.

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for what we expect to be an exciting and informative conference. Some stipends are available to support travel expenditures.