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Welcome to the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Chapter at UCSB! We help students prepare for a career in technology.

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Our Mission

ACM at UCSB is a student-run organization that aims to support students interested in Computer Science by fostering a community of individuals who seek to learn from each other. Specifically, we create a place for students to prepare for a career in CS through hands-on experience developing real-world projects; gain exposure to a wide range of career paths within technology; network with faculty, graduate students, and professionals; pursue competitive programming opportunities; and ultimately have fun following their passion.

Branches

Web Dev Branch

acm.webdev

Research Branch

acm.research

ICPC Branch

acm.icpc

Upcoming Events

Web Dev Portfolio Website Workshop

Learn how to build a portfolio website!

This three part workshop series will take you from start to finish to develop an industry-quality portfolio website with no prior web dev experience required. We will provide a quickstart guide to build a Full-Stack app using modern developer tools, teach general good code practices, and go over the basics of styling. At the end, we will choose some winners for the best portfolios we see!

When: 10/9 at 7:00 PM

Where: HFH 1104

ICPC Kickoff

Learn competitive programming!

Join us for the ICPC Kickoff Meeting! Whether you're a seasoned coder or new to competitive programming, this is the perfect opportunity to meet your teammates, learn about the competition structure, and get tips for success. We'll discuss our training plan, set goals for the season, and inspire each other to push our limits. Don’t miss out on the chance to kickstart an exciting journey into the world of programming contests!

When: 10/14 at 7:00 PM

Where: HFH 1104

Frequently Asked Questions

As a student chapter of the international Association of Computing Machinery, ACM at UCSB is the premier Computer Science student organization on campus. We host events, workshops, and competitions to help students learn more about computer science and technology. Regardless of your major or skill level, we invite you to join our community and share our passion for technology!

ACM has three branches: ICPC, Research, and Web Development. Each branch holds independent events to support its unique mission. General meetings are unattached to any branch and support the mission of the club as a whole.

Check out our Linktree to join our Discord server, or get on our mailing list to stay up-to-date regarding our events.

ICPC, or the International Collegiate Programming Contest, is an algorithmic programming contest for college students. The ICPC branch at ACM aims to create a community of competitive programmers by hosting practice competitions and workshops. Additionally, it hosts tryouts for the ICPC regionals contest in November.

The Research branch of ACM at UCSB provides opportunities for undergraduate students to get involved in cutting-edge research at various UCSB labs. Through the 'Research Connect' program, students can be directly matched with open lab positions. The branch also hosts research panels, offering students a chance to network one-on-one with researchers and gain valuable insights into the world of academic and industry research.

The Web Development branch is a specialized division within our ACM chapter dedicated to web development. Our goal is to share expertise in full-stack development, including frameworks like React and Flask, with undergraduate students pursuing computer science. Watch for our upcoming website portfolio workshop and an exciting update to the former Coders SB project series!

Coders SB, now ACM at UCSB, was disbanded after the 2023-2024 academic year to reorganize as a student chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery.

Not in the slightest! We welcome students from all majors and backgrounds.