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Professional Associations for Computer Science

Professional associations are organizations that promote an occupation or industry by providing networking opportunities, workshops, and other support for current and aspiring workers. They often hold conferences where members present research and discuss industry trends. Some offer discounted student memberships, and conference presentations can help newcomers build experience in their field.

There are many professional associations for Computer Science, and we’ve gathered links to a selection of these below.

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
The world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivering resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. Consider joining our UMass Lowell Chapter UML ACM and/or our UML ACM-W Graduate Student Chapter!
IEEE Computer Society
An organization focused on knowledge-sharing and education in computer science and engineering, offering opportunities for students to connect with computing professionals. Resources include international conferences, peer-reviewed publications, a digital library, globally recognized standards, continuing education opportunities, and more.
Association for Women in Computing (AWC)
Dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the computing profession, its purpose is to provide opportunities for professional growth through networking and through programs on technical and career-oriented topics.
Institute for African-American Mentoring in Computing Sciences (IAAMCS)
Serves as a national resource for African-American computer science students and faculty with the objective to increase the number of African-Americans in the computing sciences and to promote and engage students in teaching and training opportunities.
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
A community of international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth by providing educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge and skills of its members. Consider joining our UML Cyber Security Club!
International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB)
ISCB provides access to high quality publications and serves as a portal to information about training, education, employment opportunities, and career development in the field of computational bioinformatics.