Spring 2026 Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP)

Sunday, March 1st Spring program applicant update:

Thank you to all students who applied to our Spring 2026 STEM Zoom Immersion Programs. From Sunday, March 1st to Tuesday, March 3rd we will be working to send out acceptance emails to as many students as possible. Afterward, we may take additional students off the waiting list. We know several high schools were only able to share the program in the final days of the recruitment period, and we have decided to extend an application grace period until the evening of Wednesday, March 4th so all students have a fair chance to apply. Application decisions are largely based on the number of spaces available with high school juniors and seniors given higher priority because this could be their last chance to enroll in the program. We highly encourage students who do not hear back from us to reapply for the program in the future and we will run additional sessions of the 9 Saturday afternoon programs in Summer 2026 (June 6th to August 8th, 2026). The dates and details of the future Summer programs will be updated on our website by Friday, March 20th.

9 Saturday Afternoon Sessions: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2

Session Time: 1 – 4pm PST

Online Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom

Spring 2026 C-SIP Application

HST ( Session Time – 10am to 1pm)

CST (Session Time – 3pm to 6pm)

MST (Session Time – 2pm to 5pm)

EST (Session Time – 4pm to 7pm)

Our world is being rapidly transformed by the impact of technology and its effects on our society and culture. Individuals in the computer science field work every day to develop new products, software and digital narratives that are actively reshaping every aspect of our world. Over the course of 9 Saturday afternoons in Spring 2026, high school students will learn about their future opportunities in the computer science field as it relates to their education, a career and making a positive impact on our changing world. Students will hear career presentations from working professionals engaged in computer science jobs and career fields such as web design, software development, user design as well as the business operations of technology companies. Additional talks will be given by C-SIP program staff that will explore the academic education, technical training and unique skill set that technology professionals utilize in their work role. Through workshops and discussions, student will learn more about how their unique personal and academic interests can relate to a possible career future in computer science. Students will also experience the field firsthand by working on a small, facilitated group project related to web design, basic software and user experience. C-SIP will be a fun and transformative way for high school students to learn more about their future opportunities in computer science and technology this Spring!

All photos shown above are from C-SIP Spring 2024 programs

Core Components of C-SIP

– Technology Speaker Talks & Discussions –

We will hear from working professionals in technology and the computer science field who are engaged in fields such as website development, user experience, graphic design as well as the operations sector of technology companies. We will hear about subjects related to their work, their professional careers as well as their personal journey.

– College & Career Pathways –

As students learn more about their interests and personal strengths throughout C-SIP , we will discuss how students can connect their personal goals to tangible outcomes. We will explore college admissions as well as how to create an enriching college experience afterward. We will also explore career pathways and outcomes related to computer science and beyond.

– Leadership Workshops –

Students will have comprehensive discussions about how they relate to the computer science field and will also engage in workshops that help them understand their strengths in a team.

– Project Based Learning Team Work –

Students will take part in collaborative team projects where we will experience how real world professionals use web design, user experience and software. Students will learn the value of teamwork, collaboration and working across sectors in technology to achieve outcomes.

Spring 2026 C-SIP Intro Video

The video below was made by our Computer Science Immersion Program main facilitator for 2024 and showcases clips from actual Spring 2024 C-SIP speaker talks and program workshops. The visual showcase allows students to get an idea of what C-SIP will look like in Spring 2026.