CCSC Central Plains 2026

Conference of the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges, Central Plains Region

Welcome

We are thrilled to announce the 32nd annual CCSC Central Plains regional conference! This annual event brings together computing educators, researchers, and students from across the Central Plains to share innovative ideas, present research, collaborate on pedagogy, and celebrate the growth of computer science education in our region.

This year, we are delighted to have Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, as our host institution for the upcoming conference. Their beautiful campus and welcoming atmosphere will set the stage for an engaging and inspiring event.

The CCSC Steering Committee, with primary contacts Scott Sigman and Padmavathi Iyer, supports this effort. We seek individuals from the Central Plains region to participate in and help with the conference and consider hosting future CCSC events.

Call for Participation

The CCSC Central Plains 2026 Conference will take place April 10, 2026 to April 11, 2026 at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. Submissions will open on October 6, 2025, with a deadline of November 30, 2025 December 15, 2025 (extended deadline).

We invite submissions in the following key categories:

• Pedagogy Papers: Innovative approaches to teaching computing topics.
• Research Papers: Findings from your research in computing and related fields.
• Poster Presentations: For both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty.
• Workshops: Hands-on sessions for educators and students.
• Tutorials: In-depth instruction on specific tools, techniques, or topics.
• Lightning Talks: Short, engaging presentations on focused topics.
• Nifty Assignments: Unique, interesting assignments for students.

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