Tech Exchange

Tech Exchange is a semester-long virtual academic program for students attending select Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in North America. Tech Exchange teaches applied computer science and problem solving skills, while building social capital and community among Black+, Latinx+ and Native+ students at our partner institutions (listed below). Students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the tech industry, with a particular focus on Black+, Latinx+ and Native+ folks, are encouraged to apply.

• One all-expenses paid in-person orientation at Google Headquarters in Mountain View, CA.
• A semester of virtual courses taught by Googlers and HBCU/HSI faculty
• One-on-one academic support with Google engineers
• Mock interview prep and career planning support
• Connections with students from other HBCUs/HSIs to build a network of peers

To learn more about the program, make sure to RSVP to one of the 2025 program info sessions in August.

This program is intended for students who:

• Major in computer science, computer engineering or computing related field with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027
• Are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at one of our partner institutions (below)
• Identify as Black+, Latinx+, Native+
• Have beginner level experience programming in Python, Java, Javascript, C or C++
• Will be proficient with the following by December 2024:
  • Using the following data structures when solving coding problems: lists, arrays, hashmaps, sets, stacks, queues, linked lists, and binary trees
  • Describing and implementing the following algorithms: recursion, binary search, and merge sort
  • Describing running time using Big-O notation
• Will have completed a Data Structures course by January 2025
• Have the ability to take max 16 credit hours total (including TechX credit and at home institution) in the Spring 2025 semester
• Interest in pursuing a career in the tech industry or a technical field

• Review your eligibility (above) and RSVP to one of the [2025 program info sessions in August]
  • The session registration will also serve as a program interest form. In this form, you will be able to share the basic application and eligibility information.
• Submit your application materials, including an unofficial transcript, by 11:59pm ET on September 2, 2024.
  • Please note: your unofficial transcript must be submitted as a PDF, and show all courses completed in your Bachelors degree program and current enrolled courses in Fall 2024.
• The team will follow up with next steps if you’re accepted no later than October 18, 2024.

The Tech Exchange team will host four info sessions in August 2024. These sessions are identical, so please only RSVP for the one you plan to attend.

• RSVP for the virtual info session on Friday, August 16 at 4pm ET / 1pm PT
• RSVP for the virtual info session on Monday, August 19 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT
• RSVP for the virtual info session on Friday, August 23 at 4pm ET / 1pm PT
• RSVP for the virtual info session on Monday, August 26 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Attend one of the info sessions to learn more about:

• The program and its benefits courses taught by Googlers, orientation trip to Google HQ, and more).
• The technical skills and prerequisite courses that are expected to have by the 2025 program.
• The timeline and expectations of the 2025 application process
• Advice and experiences from former Tech Exchange students

• HBCU: Howard University, Prairie View A&M University, Florida A&M University, Morgan State University, Spelman College, Fisk University, Morehouse College, Hampton University, North Carolina A&T University, Xavier University, Clark Atlanta University
• CAHSI: CSU Dominguez Hills, Florida International University, New Mexico State University, University of Texas at El Paso, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Recommended Prerequisite Courses

• California State University - Dominguez Hills: CSC 311: Data Structures
• Clark Atlanta University: CCIS 223: Data Structure and Algorithms
• Fisk University: CSCI 241: Data Structures and Algorithms
• Florida A&M University: COP 3530: Program, File and Data Structures
• Florida International University: COP3530 - Data Structures and Algorithms
• Hampton University: CSC 251: Data Structure I
• Howard University: CSCI 136 Computer Science II
• Morehouse College: HCSC 310: Data Structures & Algorithms
• Morgan State University: COSC 220: Data Structures and Algorithms
• New Mexico State University - Las Cruces: CS 272: Introduction to Data Structures
• North Carolina A&T State University: COMP 280: Data Structures
• Prairie View A&M University: COMP 2336: Data Structures
• Spelman College: CIS 215 Data Structures and Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science
• University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez: CIIC 4010: Advanced Programming OR CIIC 4020 Data Structures
• University of Texas at El Paso: CS 2303: Data Structures
• Xavier University of Louisiana: CPSC 2740: Software Development