A gift to the Barbara G. Ryder Fund for Excellence in Computer Science means broadening the pipeline of potential students majoring in computer science and providing support to current underrepresented populations at Virginia Tech.

Your gift goes directly towards funding student organization activities, undergrad and grad travel to conferences, outreach to K-12 schools and community colleges, distinguished lectures, and coding camps and teacher workshops, just to name a few.

Building a culture of inclusive excellence requires building from the ground up — and now’s the time to do your part. Some have already answered the call. From now through December 31, one of our generous alumni will match the first $25,000 raised.

The Department of Computer Science is part of the Virginia Tech College of Engineering. The academic community includes over 80 faculty and staff, more than 1,000 students, and over 6,000 alumni. The department's academic and research programs prepare students to be effective problem solvers, creative innovators, and lifelong learners.