Spring 2024 C-SIP Monday, February 26th Update for Applicants:

Thank you to all student applicants who applied to our Spring 2024 Computer Science Immersion Program. From Monday, February 26th to Wednesday, February 28th we will be working to send out acceptance emails to as many students as possible. Afterward, later in the week 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 decided to extend an application grace period until the evening of Sunday, March 3rd 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 program in Summer 2024 (6/08/24 to 8/3/24). The Summer C-SIP application will open by Friday, March 15th.

9 Saturday Afternoon Sessions: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4

Session A: 12 – 3pm PST  OR  Session B: 3 – 6pm PST

Online Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom

HST (Session A – 10am to 1pm / B – 1pm to 4pm)

CST (Session A – 2pm to 5pm / B – 5pm to 8pm)

MST (Session A – 1pm to 4pm / B – 4pm to 7pm)

EST (Session A – 3pm to 6pm / B – 6pm to 9pm)


 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 2024, 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!

Core Components of Spring 2024 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.

9 Saturday Afternoon C-SIP Program Snapshot


Spring 2024 C-SIP Attendance

 Students are encouraged to attend all nine weekly sessions, but are allowed a maximum of two absences in the 9 Saturday afternoon program.

C-SIP General Overview Flyer


Spring 2024 C-SIP Flyer