Professional associations can provide a wealth of resources for students and professionals. These associations publish current research, host conferences, and can provide professional development courses. Below is a limited list of professional associations in the field of computer science.
“world’s largest educational and scientific computing society;” focused on advancing computing as a science and a profession.
“nonprofit scientific society devoted to advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying thought and intelligent behavior and their embodiment in machines.”
“one of the first professional organizations for women in computing” focused on “promoting the advancement of women in the computing professions.”
Grace Hopper Celebration:
AnitaB.org is a nonprofit social enterprise inciting a movement to achieve intersectional equity in the global technical workforce by 2025. They host the Grace Hopper Celebration to honor Grace Hopper’s legacy and inspire future generations of women in tech
focus is “to enhance innovation by joining with industry, government and academia to strengthen research and advanced education in computing”
“world's leading membership organization dedicated to computer science and technology”
“world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology”
“To inspire, inform and influence the global engineering community, supporting technology innovation to meet the needs of society.”