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Abstract Computer science has long been a discipline in which those who are able to participate often come from backgrounds in which they have been afforded exposure, training, and support in computing. In the field of computer science, minoritized students (e.g., persons who identify as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and/or American Indian/Alaska Native) may experience a variety of barriers such as a lack of support or access to resources. While initiatives and resources that support broadening the participation of minoritized students in computing do exist, they may not be well known or well publicized. Specifically, there is information about several computer science resources and opportunities in computing scattered across different mediums such as websites and social media platforms. However, there is a lack of a synthesis of this information. To address this issue, we propose a Computer Science (CS), Tech, and STEM Mentoring Resources Repository that consists of information about conferences, organizations, programs, scholarships, and more. This resource will help to inform students, especially minoritized students, about opportunities in these highly homogeneous fields. To synthesize this information, we conducted a series of searches for computing and STEM resources, specific to Black students and professionals. The purpose of our work is to provide a collection of CS and STEM resources that exist across several mediums. This work is guided by the question: what resources (e.g., conferences, programs, websites, etc.) exist that support research and practice in computing and computer science? In this paper, we present an overview of interventions and resources related to computing and computer science, and discuss the implications of the use and impact of a resources repository. This work provides information about potential opportunities and resources that can help to inform and increase interest and participation in computing and computer science. Keywords: Computer Science, Computing, Race/Ethnicity, Resources
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