CCSC Central Plains 2027
Conference of the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges, Central Plains Region
We are thrilled to announce the 33rd 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 Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO, as our host institution.
Call for Participation
The CCSC Central Plains 2027 Conference, which will be chaired by Diana Linville, will take place on April 2-3, 2027, at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. Submissions will open on October 15, 2026, with a deadline of November 29, 2026. (Complete list of submission deadlines below.) Submissions can be made through this link.
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.
- Student Papers and Posters: Results from student research and projects.
Submission & Registration Deadlines:
- Deadline for Papers, Panels, Tutorials, Workshops, Nifty Assignments: November 29, 2026
- Acceptance Notifications: January 6, 2027
- Camera-Ready Copy Due: January 15, 2027
- Student Hackathon Registration: February 5, 2027
- Works-in-Progress, Lightning Talks, Student Paper & Poster Registration: March 19, 2027
- Early Registration Deadline: March 19, 2027
- Late Registration Deadline: April 2, 2027
We encourage all computing educators, researchers, and students to participate in this exciting event and help shape the future of computing education in the Central Plains region. If you have any questions or would like to express interest in specific conference activities, please reach out. We look forward to seeing you in Maryville, MO, this April!
Diana Linville
CCSC-Central Plains Regional Conference Chair
