ACM Student Chapter, Arlington

Advancing computing by creating an inclusive environment where all students can learn, collaborate, and grow

ACM Student Chapter, Arlington is Northeastern University’s first graduate ACM chapter across all Northeastern campuses worldwide. Our mission is to advance computing by creating an inclusive environment where all students can learn, collaborate, and grow by promoting technical skill development through hands-on exciting experiences such as capture-the-flag competitions (CTFs), hackathons, workshops, and expert panel talks. We connect students with the global ACM community, encourage open knowledge sharing, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical responsibility.

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African Students Network

Promoting cultural awareness, academic excellence, and leadership among African students

The African Student Network’s mission is to promote cultural awareness, academic excellence, and leadership among African students at Northeastern University, Arlington campus. We are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community for students of African descent and those interested in Africa.

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Cross-Collegiate Innovation Alliance (CCIA)

A cross-college collaboration for students to work together on complex problems that demand both technical depth and broader awareness

Our mission is to bridge the gap between technical development, implementation, and societal impact by creating a collaborative space for graduate students across Khoury College, the College of Engineering (CoE), and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH). The club functions as an “innovation lab” where students don’t build in isolation but instead work on complex problems that demand both technical depth and broader awareness.

Through this collaboration, members gain experience developing scalable software and AI systems, integrating them with real-world hardware and constraints, and evaluating their work through ethical, policy, and human-centered lenses. Our ultimate goal is to help students become industry-ready professionals who understand how their technical decisions shape both the physical world and the communities affected by it.

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Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)

Supporting a mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in cybersecurity as part of a workforce solution

Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) is a global nonprofit community dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in cybersecurity through mentorship, technical training, professional development, thought leadership, networking, and career opportunities. WiCyS fosters meaningful connections, career growth, and professional advancement through a wide range of accessible, data-informed programs designed to support cybersecurity professionals at every stage of their journey.

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