Mission
The mission of the Allen School ambassador team is to empower individuals and communities with computer science skills, tools, and frameworks as a means of innovating, mobilizing, and enacting change. We focus on high school and community college students in Washington who are underrepresented in computing, considering the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, income and ability/disability. We strive to show students that computer science is a field that is not only attainable, but also one where they can thrive. We also work to build sustainable relationships with students, other constituents from schools, and community organizations.
What We Do
Allen School ambassadors conduct outreach and recruiting activities for high school and community college students including:
A Day in the Life of a College Student Presentation
This presentation covers information about what it’s like to be a college student studying computing! We discuss classroom experiences, extracurriculars, and more! There is an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
Student Panels
We can conduct presentations with Q&A on a wide variety of subjects, and can cater the panel to your classroom or group!
Allen School Admissions Information Session
This presentation is intended for high school students who are interested in applying to the Allen School. We provide an overview of the application process, and incorporate information about Allen School student life and experiences.
Connect with Us
Follow Ambassadors Instagram
Follow us on Instagram for updates on our outreach events and to learn more about what it is like to be an Allen School undergraduate student!
InstagramInterested in being an ambassador?
The Allen School ambassador position is a paid student position. Applicants must be an Allen School undergraduate student. Applications are open once per year in May for the following academic year. Students who are offered the position need to be able to commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week for the entire academic year.